Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.
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Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and activist, has died aged 89. Celebrated for his Hollywood career,
Redford was a liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters.
British boxing icon Ricky Hatton has died at 46, sparking tributes from across sport.
He combined social media-era lingo, campus activism and a readiness to embrace controversies to drive young conservatism
The celebrated fashion designer leaves an indelible mark on global style and elegance.
Known as Smilin’ Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.
Myint Swe headed Myanmar as president from 2021 to 2024 following the military’s power grab.
German biathlete and Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier was killed by falling rocks while scaling Laila Peak in Pakistan.
Rescuers had hoped to find double Olympic gold medallist on 6,096m (20,000-foot) Laila Peak in the Karakoram Mountains.
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Elton John, Metallica and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant paid tribute to legendary singer.
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