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Pope Francis in the Philippines in 2015. Getty Images

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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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Abu Dhabi, UAE- April 02 2015: Residents woke up to find the capital blanketed by a sandstorm that reduced visibility on the roads and forced people to wear dust masks and cover their faces. Deepthi Unnikrishnan/The National *** Local Caption *** DU - 02022015 - Sandstorm 04.JPG

We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

Yas Waterworld opened in 2013. Photo: Miral

UAE theme parks you can visit before Disneyland Abu Dhabi opens

Foreign workers must have higher education qualifications verified in order to take up employment in the Emirates. PA

How to get your university degree attested in the UAE

Ibrahim Al Hasawi was given a lifetime achievement award at this year's Saudi Film Festival. Photo: Ahmed Al Thani

Ibrahim Al Hasawi's rise from Saudi cinema pioneer to major star

Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale

UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

The American film director David Lynch will be missed long after his death in January. AFP

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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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