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Hundreds injured and deaths reported in massive blast at key Iran port

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Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site

Virginia Giuffre's death leaves unanswered questions

Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide

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Her name will forever be associated with the scandals surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his circle.

Woman who used lipstick to write on statue during Brazil unrest jailed for 14 years

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The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup

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Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general

Russia detains suspect in general's assassination

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The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack.

Thousands line streets of Rome as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral

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World leaders and royalty joined 400,000 people for the funeral mass and procession.

Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine

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Ukraine denies Russian claims it has been forced out of the border region.

Moment driver sees huge explosion rip through Iran port

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At least four people have been killed and 500 more injured in Bandar Abbas.

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada'

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In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country’s elite - some are even tempted by Trump’s call to join the US.

'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship'

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Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.

Watch: How the Vatican said goodbye to Pope Francis

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Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff.

Woman jailed for 14 years in Brazil after 'lipstick coup'

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The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup

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Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican

Zelensky attends Pope's funeral in Rome

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The US president said he feared the Russian leader was "tapping me along" given Moscow's strikes on Kyiv earlier this week.

DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

Rwanda in talks with US minerals

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The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies

Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide

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Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.

How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?

Musk's austerity measures cost billions

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BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBC

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In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".

Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing

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The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.

Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican

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Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.

Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

Pope Francis funeral attracts global leaders

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There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.

'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates

Tanzania threatens agricultural import ban

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Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.

'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death

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Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump

Witkoff to meet Putin this week

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The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.

Israel's muted response to Pope Francis's death signals tensions over Gaza

Herzog mourns Pope Francis' death

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sent condolences four days after the Pope's death.

Six police officers killed in Thailand plane crash

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The small plane hit the water around 100 metres from the shore near a coastal resort.

Pope Francis' nephew remembers father figure 'Uncle Jorge'

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José Ignacio Bergoglio tells the BBC of the special relationship he had with his uncle who became Pope Francis.

UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade

WFP depletes food stocks in Gaza

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The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.

US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement

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Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.

'Fees have fallen' in Namibia as president announces free higher education

Namibia announces free tertiary education

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However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.

Pope Francis' funeral: A visual guide

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The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey.

Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns

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People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.

Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow

Russian general killed in car bomb

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Authorities confirm the general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was part of the Russian delegation for the 2015 Minsk agreements.

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mangione as he heads to court

Luigi Mangione indicted for CEO murder

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It comes ahead of the 26-year-old's plea hearing on federal charges in New York on Friday.

Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says

Impossible Metals seeks mining lease

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The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.

Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall

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A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered.

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Australia's rare earths export strategy

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Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

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Can India really stop river flowing into Pakistan?

India suspends Indus Water Treaty

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After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

Trump tariffs strain US-China relations

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China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

Trump to meet Atlantic editor who was added to secret Signal chat

Trump to interview with Goldberg

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A month earlier, Mr Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group discussing an upcoming Houthi attack.

Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest

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From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958.

What do Canadians really care about (beyond Trump)

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The BBC asked voters across the country what issues are most important to them ahead of Monday's election.

Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner

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New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting new Myanmar quake

Myanmar arrests TikTok astrologer predicting

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The prediction caused panic weeks after a 7.7 magnitude quake killed 3,500 people, authorities say.

'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor

Kashmir tourist attack leaves 26 dead

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Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Company bosses warn over tariffs impact

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Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.

Ukraine may have to temporarily give up land for peace, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko tells BBC

Kyiv mayor suggests temporary land cession

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Vitali Klitschko tells the BBC that although unfair, it could be a temporary solution to end the fighting.

China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war

China lends moon rocks to US

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Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.

'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

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The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

California passes Japan as fourth largest economy

California surpasses Japan in GDP

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The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

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Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation

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Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.

Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

Bolsonaro subpoenaed in hospital ICU

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The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip

IDF admits killing UN worker

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Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.

Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists

India Pakistan diplomatic tensions escalate

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It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, Palestinian officials say

Israeli strikes kill family in Gaza

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Twenty-one people are reportedly killed in two separate strikes in the northern town of Jabalia.

Student killed in French school stabbing attack, reports say

Teen stabs student in Nantes

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At least three people were injured in the attack in Nantes, according to French media.

Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group

Eight soldiers killed in Benin

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This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.