In the West, the Russian president known as Gorby is lauded for ending the Cold War but at home his reformist policies of perestroika and glasnost are blamed by many for the break-up of the Soviet empire.
Olivia Newton-John, the actor and singer best known for her role as Sandy in Grease, died yesterday at the age of 73.
Christopher Meyer, former ambassador to the US, was a witty, waspish and patriotic diplomat who will be fondly remembered.
Trimble will be remembered as a determined realist, without whom there would have been no Good Friday Agreement.
From humble beginnings in London’s East End, Sir David Amess became a passionate campaigner on fuel poverty and animal welfare over a 38-year career in Parliament.
The third member of the Apollo 11 crew lived an extraordinary life.
The BBC received over 100,000 complaints after cancelling programming on all channels following Prince Philip’s death.
Prince Philip’s Duke of Edinburgh awards encourages young people to work collectively, respect the outdoors and be kind to others.
Prince Philip dies, aged 99, after a lifetime of service.
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