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Mohamed Al-Fayed: The Egyptian tycoon who went shopping for Harrods
Hugely successful Egyptian businessman fought frequently with Britain's government and royalty, not least over his son's death in Paris alongside Princess Diana in 1997
Mohamed Al-Fayed at the unveiling of a memorial statue in commemoration of his son Dodi and Princess Diana at Harrods in London. Photo: David Lodge / FilmMagic
Tony Bennet performs at London's Royal Albert Hall in April 2007. Getty ImagesTony Bennett's indomitable spirit is gone but not forgotten
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Tributes have been paid to Peter Hellyer following his death at 75. The NationalPeter Hellyer, the author who helped tell the UAE's story
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Soccer Football - Leeds' Gordon McQueen Leeds' Gordon McQueen Action Images via ReutersGordon McQueen: Footballer who enjoyed a special bond with Leeds and Man United
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Silvio Berlusconi addresses a rally in Rome, in April 2022. ReutersSilvio Berlusconi: Larger than life but tainted by scandal
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Riyadh will host the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, which seeks to build momentum ahead of the Cop28 summit. Photo: Four SeasonsCrucial climate event to begin in Saudi Arabia as Cop28 build-up continues
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A high-speed train at the opening ceremony for South-East Asia's first high-speed railway at Padalarang station in Bandung, Indonesia. AP PIndonesia launches high-speed trains as UK's HS2 hits the buffers
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Rana Hajirasouli speaks during the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast. PAUAE net-zero champion looks to reduce UK waste
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President Sheikh Mohamed with Senator Joni Ernst at Al Shati Palace on Friday. Photo: UAE Presidential CourtPresident Sheikh Mohamed receives US senator
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Africa 'has tremendous potential resources, innovative capacity and youthful population', she said. AFPIMF’s Georgieva: ‘I know what it is to worry about feeding your child’
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