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Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starts in Morocco on Sunday, with Cape Verde and Egypt looking to continue feelgood factor from the men’s World Cup and Nigeria going for an 11th title

The Guardian - UK

Scientists discover a 17-million-year-old ape fossil in Egypt that could rewrite early ape evolution

A new fossil ape named Masripithecus was found in northern Egypt. This discovery suggests northeastern Africa played a larger role in early ape evolution. Previously, East Africa was considered the primary region for ape diversification. The Masripithecus fossil fills a geographical and evolutionary gap in scientific understanding. This find expands…

The Times of India

Once a textile powerhouse, Syria is betting on an industrial comeback

Syria once produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, but the civil war dismantled the industry over the years. With sanctions lifted and investors beginning to return, Aleppo's first major trade fair in years is testing whether that world can be rebuilt.

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Ancient Egyptian princesses weren’t just figureheads – their weapons reveal lives of skill and strength

For centuries, the image of the ancient Egyptian princess has been shaped by ideas of ceremony, beauty and royal privilege. But a new scientific study suggests that some princesses of the Middle Kingdom (2030–1650BC) were highly trained, physically capable women who may have mastered weapons such as bows and maces.…

The Conversation

How the Indus Valley created one of history's greatest civilisations without kings

The Indus Valley Civilisation flourished across what is now Pakistan and north-western India, becoming one of the world's earliest urban societies alongside ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, dating back 4,500 years. Yet despite building sophisticated cities, extensive trade networks and advanced drainage systems, archaeologists have found scarce evidence that it was…

The Times of India

Hidden in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, 7,000-year-old rock carvings are slowly disappearing

Ancient rock art in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis is facing significant decline. Natural erosion and shifting weather patterns are gradually wearing away these ancient markings. Modern graffiti and human activity also add new scars to the desert art. Archaeologists are documenting the fragile rock art to preserve its details. Efforts aim…

The Times of India

Ranked: Which countries gained the most tourists from 2019 to 2025?

New data reveals where international tourism has bounced back strongest since the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt among the biggest winners – while some popular destinations are still struggling to recover.

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World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts

The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America

The Guardian - UK

How engineers dreamed of turning Egypt's Qattara Depression into an endless power source

More than a century ago, engineers proposed an audacious idea for Egypt's Western Desert, cutting a canal from the Mediterranean Sea into the Qattara Depression, a vast basin sitting well below sea level, and using the resulting flow of water to generate electricity indefinitely. The concept first surfaced around 1912…

The Times of India

'Cheating for Messi': Cristiano Ronaldo Approves Explosive FIFA Corruption Video

Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram like on a viral 'cheating for Messi' clip has reignited accusations of FIFA corruption around Argentina's 2026 World Cup run, against a backdrop of old and new scandals.

International Business Times UK

The Top 10 Moments From the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

The road to Spain’s crowning moment brought some unforgettable World Cup memories.

Sports Illustrated

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Non-communicable diseases – heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer – are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what people drink.

The Conversation

In the 1910s, engineers proposed cutting a canal from the Mediterranean into Egypt's Qattara Depression to flood a below-sea-level desert basin and generate endless hydropower

Egypt has cancelled its century-old Qattara Depression canal project this year. This plan aimed to generate hydroelectric power by flooding a desert basin. Engineers proposed nuclear explosions to dig the canal, which was deemed too risky. The project was ultimately deemed not economically viable by officials. Cheaper solar and wind…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments

What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?

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The National (Scotland)

Celtic table 'huge' bid for World Cup star as transfer speculation mounts

Celtic have made an improved bid for Egypt World Cup star Hassan, according to a new report.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026 Top 10 Most Memorable Moments Ranked as Spain Lift Trophy and Messi Leaves in Tears

From Egypt's VAR fury to Cape Verde's fairytale and a brawl at full-time, these are the 10 moments that defined the 2026 World Cup as Spain beat Argentina 1-0.

Radio France Internationale

French journalist warns of press freedom crackdown as court revives source hunt

A French court has ordered the reopening of an investigation into journalist Ariane Lavrilleux over the highly sensitive "Egypt Papers" investigation, reviving a case that press freedom groups say could have major consequences for the protection of confidential sources in France.

The Times of India

4,000-year-old skeletons suggest ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled in using bows and weapons

New research reveals ancient Egyptian princesses' bones show signs of weapon handling. Skeletal marks indicate repeated archery and weapon use, challenging symbolic interpretations. Princess Ita's bones suggest strong grip strength, while Itaweret's show bow drawing adaptations. Princess Noub-Hotep's remains and burial arrows strongly support active weapon engagement. This evidence broadens…

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The Guardian - US

VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society

Sports Illustrated

‘Very Soon’—Mohamed Salah’s Agent Teases Transfer Announcement As New Club Emerges

The Egyptian winger has reportedly lowered his salary expectations to push through a deal.

The Independent UK

Long-lost mummies reveal new secrets about ancient Egyptian princesses

New study shows royal women received extensive weapons training and ‘completely challenges traditional view’ they lived idle lives

The Conversation

Warrior princesses of ancient Egypt? Skeletons show women used the weapons buried with them

In the opening scene of the 2001 blockbuster film The Mummy Returns, two women of Egypt’s royal court engage in spectacular hand-to-hand combat.

LiveScience

Did ancient Egyptian princesses use weapons? Controversial study claims they hunted or trained with the military, but not all experts agree.

Nearly 4,000-year-old skeletal remains show that several royal women repeatedly used their upper-body muscles. Researchers link those changes to archery and weapon training, but outside experts urge caution.

The Conversation

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part of the same passage of play.

The Times of India

Egypt's lost royal tomb of King Thutmose II found near Luxor: The first pharaoh's tomb discovered since Tutankhamun in 1922

Archaeologists discovered King Thutmose II's lost royal tomb near Luxor in February 2025. This significant find completes the search for all Eighteenth Dynasty royal tombs. The tomb's discovery was made by a joint Egyptian-British archaeological team. Broken alabaster vessels with inscriptions confirmed the tomb's royal occupant and Hatshepsut's involvement. The…

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