Obituaries

Deby’s death cut his 30-year political career short and will likely throw Chadian politics into disarray.

World leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at 99.

While known for outrageous statements many saw as bigoted, Prince Philip made personal sacrifices to support the Queen.

The US boxing great passed away at the family home in Bartlett, New Hampshire, his wife said.

The monarch, who ascended to the throne in 1971, was admitted to hospital weeks ago for diabetes treatment.

Pacific island nation’s four-time prime minister was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early February.

Sheikh Yamani helped Saudi Arabia command a dominating presence in OPEC from its birth.

Celebrated Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti passed away in Amman on Sunday after spending most of his life in exile.

Mary Wilson reigns as longest-serving original Supreme, a landmark women’s singing group of the 1960s.

Aaron, one of the few Black baseball players at the time, beat Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1974.

Giscard remembered as a leader who modernised France and was a champion of European integration.

British actor who played arch-villain Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy passed away after a short illness.

Today, we are talking about the life and work of Afghan journalist Mohammad Ilyas Dayee.

The life and career of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who has died at the age of 60.