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BBC News - World

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada' -- In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country's elite - some are even tempted by Trump's call to join the US. -- US & Canada

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DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days -- The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo. -- Africa

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Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies -- Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied. -- US & Canada

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Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump -- The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.

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Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing -- The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.

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US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement -- Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.

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Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy -- There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.

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Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow -- Authorities confirm the general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was part of the Russian delegation for the 2015 Minsk agreements.

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Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBC -- In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".

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UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade -- The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.

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Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall -- A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered.

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Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns -- People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.

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Israel's muted response to Pope Francis's death signals tensions over Gaza -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sent condolences four days after the Pope's death.

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'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates -- Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.

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Six police officers killed in Thailand plane crash -- The small plane hit the water around 100 metres from the shore near a coastal resort.

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'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death -- Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave. -- Europe

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Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide -- The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey. -- Europe

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Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot? Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? 1 day ago

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'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble -- The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer. -- Middle East

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China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up? -- Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals. -- World

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Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican -- Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition. -- Europe

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Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest -- From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958. -- Europe

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What do Canadians really care about (beyond Trump) -- The BBC asked voters across the country what issues are most important to them ahead of Monday's election. -- US & Canada

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Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner -- New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity". -- Europe

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'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor -- Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir. -- Asia

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Who's who in Canada's federal election -- Canadians will vote on April 28. Here is a breakdown of who could be the country's next prime minister. -- US & Canada

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Stunt pilot Rob Holland killed in plane crash before air show -- He was approaching the runway "for a normal landing" when the crash happened, NTSB's lead investigator said. -- US & Canada

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'They destroyed our history': How war ravaged Sudan's museums -- Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war. -- Africa

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Mistrial declared in Canadian hockey assault case -- According to Canadian law, a mistrial can be declared if there is a "real danger that trial fairness has been compromised". -- US & Canada

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Diddy lawyers argue 'swinger lifestyle' not a crime ahead of trial -- The rapper's attorneys say his sexual encounters were appropriate, and deny they amount to sex trafficking. -- US & Canada

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How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending? -- BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts. -- US & Canada

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