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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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Aladdin, hailing from a fictional Arab kingdom in the cartoon, is one of the most popular characters in the Disney canon. Photo: Disney

Arab characters and locations that may inspire Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Rohit Sharma struggled in Test cricket in the 2024/25 season, averaging just 10.93 runs in 11 innings over eight Tests. AFP

'Hitman' Rohit Sharma calls time on India Test career but will continue in ODIs

A Lebanese welcoming committee greeted passengers arriving on an Emirates flight to Beirut. AP

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP

UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down

Unfriended is a screenlife film by Timur Bekmambetov. Photo: Universal Pictures

Meet the Emiratis creating stories that unfold on computer screens

On May 7, 1945 at Reims in eastern France, Nazi Germany has signalled its readiness to surrender to the Allies. Adm Harold Burrough of the British Royal Navy is pictured third from right among the officers who will accept the German capitulation after six years of war in Europe. AFP

VE Day: UK ambassador to UAE reveals personal link to end of Second World War

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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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