Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla known by the nickname ‘Pepe’, became a beloved figure for his simple lifestyle.
Despite their differences, Trump, Milei, Zelenskyy and others are to attend the pontiff’s funeral.
The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis in an open coffin in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta.
Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff’s death.
Bells tolled at Catholic churches around the world as followers mourn the death of Pope Francis.
World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.
The pope, who pushed for a less opaque Vatican and connected to common and marginalised people’s concerns, died aged 88.
The writer was a leading light in the 20th-century Latin American literature boom and has won a Nobel Prize.
Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 from pneumonia, leaving behind a career that reached far beyond action movies.
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Nujoma was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world.
Lynch won acclaim for his strange and dreamlike sequences and was honoured with a lifetime achievement Oscar in 2019.
While experts say the late US president set a high bar for human rights, he also had notable failings while in office.
