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Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62

Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62
NYT World Wednesday 03 June 2026, 18:29 UTC By Stephen Castle 1 min read
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Alex Younger in 2018. He sought to demystify the work of MI6 and to broaden recruitment by an organization associated with fictional spies like James Bond.

Alex Younger in 2018. He sought to demystify the work of MI6 and to broaden recruitment by an organization associated with fictional spies like James Bond.
Alex Younger (PERSON) Britain (LOCATION) MI6, Dies (ORG) James Bond (PERSON)
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