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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

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

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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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Influencer Jacquelyn Bagan's recent post advising on modest fashion guidelines at Dubai Mall sparked a lively discussion. Photo: Jacquelyn Bagan

Tips for understanding (and mastering) modest fashion

Launch of Aldar’s Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National

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UAE head coach Cosmin Olaroiu. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olaroiu still believes in ‘once in a lifetime chance’ of World Cup qualification

Lamine Yamal, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off when Spain meet Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday.

Yamal relishing showdown with 'football legend' Ronaldo in Nations League final

Naser Mestarihi and his band Winterburn opened for Guns N' Roses in Bahrain last month. Credit: Naser Mestarihi

Dubai underground to opening for Guns N' Roses: A rock dream comes true

Team Abu Dhabi won the ECB D10 tournament final in Sharjah. Photo: Team Abu Dhabi

Team Abu Dhabi cap brilliant cricket season with D10 title

The Nintendo Switch 2 has an impressive selection of new games to play, from Mario Kart to Donkey Kong Bananza. Bloomberg

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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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