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UK should impose sanctions on Egypt over jailed activist, says Helena Kennedy

Top human rights lawyer calls for UK to take case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah to international court of justice

The Guardian - UK

Must Laila Soueif die from her hunger strike in London before her son Alaa Abd el-Fattah is released?

Egypt’s lack of respect for the rule of law is alarming. The UK government must use everything in its power to secure its jailed citizen’s freedom, says Labour peer Helena Kennedy

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia calls Israel barring Arab ministers West Bank trip ‘extremism’

Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE ministers planned visit to discuss Palestinian statehood and ending Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

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Mother of jailed British activist at risk of ‘sudden death’ from hunger strike, doctors warn

Laila’s daughter Sanaa said it was a ‘miracle’ her mother survived the night

The Independent UK

Arab ministers condemn Israel’s ‘ban’ on planned West Bank visit

Israel has refused to cooperate with the Ramallah meeting planned by Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.

Al Jazeera

Laila Soueif: Jailed British-Egyptian activist’s mother in hospital after 242-day hunger strike

The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian activist has been hospitalised after resuming a hunger strike to campaign for his release.

The Independent UK

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist hospitalised after 242 days on hunger strike

Laila Soueif continues protest against detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo

The Guardian - UK

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Egypt Denies Court Ruling Threatens Historic Monastery

Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.

International Business Times

Denial Isn’t Healthy: Why Refusing Therapy Could Hurt Your Marriage

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “We don’t need therapy—things aren’t that bad,” you’re not alone. Many couples avoid seeking help, hoping that problems will magically resolve themselves. But denial isn’t just a river in Egypt; it’s a real barrier that can quietly erode the foundation of your relationship. Refusing…

The Free Financial Advisor

Egypt travel advisory needed for ‘police state’ says former British ambassador

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The Independent UK

Government urged to upgrade travel warning for ‘police state’ Egypt following ongoing detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Former ambassador to Egypt John Casson is among figures calling on the government to ‘deploy the full range of tools it has to protect British citizens’

The Independent UK

Former ambassador calls on UK to advise citizens against travel to Egypt

John Casson says Cairo ‘fobbing us off’ by refusing to release British-Egyptian national Alaa Abd el-Fattah

The Guardian - UK

3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the New Kingdom discovered near Luxor

Three ancient Egyptians were buried in remarkable tombs with courtyards in a necropolis reserved for important people.

LiveScience

Egypt is illegally detaining Alaa Abd el-Fattah, UN investigation finds

UN investigators requested that the Egyptian government ‘take the steps necessary to remedy the situation of Mr Abd el-Fattah without delay’

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The Guardian - UK

Egypt illegally detaining Alaa Abd el-Fattah, UN investigators find

Report says British-Egyptian writer held for expressing political views and should be released without delay

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah unsure of future after Liverpool but believes he will play at 40

The Egypt international put an end to season-long speculation by agreeing a contract extension last month.

The Conversation

IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appears to have “crossed the Rubicon” in the West Bank town of Jenin, when it opened fire in the vicinity of a group of visiting diplomats on May 21 – in flagrant violation of international law. The group of diplomats representing 31 countries – including…

The Independent UK

Archaeologists discover three more tombs in Luxor ahead of Grand Egyptian Museum opening

One of the tombs discovered in Luxor on Monday belonged to Amum-em-Ipet, from the Ramesside period

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The Conversation

Rock art and tomb discoveries in Morocco reveal ancient connections to the wider world

When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt’s pyramids and monuments. But new discoveries show that north-western Africa also has a deep and fascinating prehistoric past.

LiveScience

Cats may have been domesticated much later than we thought — with earlier felines being eaten or made into clothes

Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed.

The Independent UK

After 16 years, Joe Rogan reveals the worst guest he’s ever had on his podcast

Rogan has interviewed over 1,800 guests on his show, but slated the worst guest as ‘a close-minded fellow who's been in charge of gatekeeping all the knowledge’

The Guardian - UK

Israeli troops fire ‘warning shots’ at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West Bank

Shots force delegation representing 31 countries, including Italy, Canada, Egypt and UK, to run for cover

The Independent UK

Mother of imprisoned British-Egyptian activist makes desperate plea to Starmer as she resumes full hunger strike

Laila Soueif, the mother of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, announced that she will resume her full hunger strike on Tuesday (20 May) in protest against her son's ongoing imprisonment in Egypt.

The Guardian - UK

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist resumes full hunger strike

Laila Soueif announces life-endangering action in protest over continued detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo

Euronews

Israel recovers archive belonging to spy Eli Cohen, hanged in Syria in 1965

Eli Cohen, who was born in Egypt, is one of Israeli most famous ever operatives. He is widely credited with helping Israel to prepare for the Six-Day War.

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