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Pope Francis in the Philippines in 2015. Getty Images

Pope Francis
1936 – 2025
Pope Francis: Modernising leader who sought to right wrongs of church

Renowned for his warmth and sincerity, the pontiff eschewed the trappings of the Vatican for a modest lifestyle

The foundation established by the Aga Kha employs nearly 100,000 people and spends $1 billion a year. AP

Aga Khan: Spiritual leader who combined religious duty with secular philanthropy

Jean-Marie Le Pen at his home in Rueil-Malmaison, west of Paris, in February 2022. He has died age 96. AFP

Jean-Marie Le Pen: Divisive Suez veteran whose political influence endures

Former US president Jimmy Carter's decades of diplomacy and humanitarian work earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. AP

Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning US president who championed humanitarian causes

Yayha Sinwar: Hamas leader who threw region into turmoil with October 7 attacks on Israel

Yahya Sinwar: Hamas leader who threw region into turmoil with October 7 attacks

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Tadej Pogagar during last month's Criterium du Dauphine that he won for the first time. AFP

ExclusivePogacar on his 'incredible' season, winning the Dauphine and his Tour hopes

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, right, cries as Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. PA

CommentReeves is carrying the can for Labour's male-dominated politics

A range of measures have been introduced to tackle traffic congestion in the UAE. Stephen Lock / The National

What can be done to solve UAE traffic congestion?

India captain Shubman Gill celebrates after reaching his century on the opening day of the second Test against England in Edgbaston. Reuters

Gill emulates Bradman and Kohli after century in Edgbaston Test

Facial reconstruction of the individual from Nuwayrat using 3D scan data of the skull and analysis of the bones. Photo: Caroline Wilkinson, Liverpool John Moores University

Skeleton of man from ancient Egypt gives up its secrets in scientific first

Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut 2017 film xXx: Return of Xander Cage in. Getty Images

Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

UAE airports and airlines are operating at full capacity this summer. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE airfares rise by up to 20 per cent as travel hits summer peak

Roony Bardghji has made quite an impression in the Superliga for FC Copenhagen. Reuters

Roony Bardghji – from the streets of Kuwait to the hallowed turf of Barcelona

Obituaries

Hassan Nasrallah, the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah movement leader, who was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut. AFP

Hassan Nasrallah: Leader of Hezbollah who oversaw the group’s growing threat to regional peace

Nasrallah joined Hezbollah after the Israeli invasion in 1982 and became its leader in 1992

Hardline Iranian President who was considered a potential supreme leader

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - December 11, 2013: HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Ruler's Representative of the Eastern Region. photo: ( Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi )

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed: A lifetime of loyal service to UAE

Iris Apfel: Fashion's 'accidental icon' dies aged 102

Sheikh Nawaf: Emir of Kuwait held key political and ministerial roles for decades

Henry Kissinger: US statesman with bitterly divisive legacy dies aged 100

Charlie Munger: Warren Buffett's right-hand man dies aged 99

Rosalynn Carter: Former first lady dies aged 96

Sir Bobby Charlton: Man United legend and face of English football

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