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Alex Younger, former MI6 chief, passes away at 62 after cancer battle

3 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, has passed away at the age of 62 after battling cancer. Keir Starmer praised Younger for leading an 'exemplary life', while the foreign secretary expressed that the country owes him 'an enormous debt of gratitude'.
Younger served as the head of the Secret Intelligence Service from 2014 to 2020.
Younger led MI6 through critical events, including the rise of cyber threats and geopolitical tensions. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the agency and adapt to new security challenges, reflecting the evolving landscape of international relations.
Younger’s leadership at MI6 during a tumultuous period for global security highlights the significant role intelligence agencies play in national safety. His passing marks the loss of a pivotal figure in British intelligence, whose contributions shaped the agency's direction in a rapidly changing world.

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