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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

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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’

The Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

LiveScience

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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.

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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.

Euronews

Shifting sands: Who can the Middle East turn to after USAID funding cuts?

As USAID moves its regional bureau to Cairo, Euronews asks how the Trump administration’s gutting of humanitarian — but not military — assistance to Egypt and Jordan could affect the region’s stability, and open it up to other powers.

Euronews

Gaza dominates Arab League Summit as leaders push for ceasefire and pledge to work on reconstruction

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and UN General-Secretary António Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction.

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International Business Times UK

10 Alternative Travel Destinations For Indians to Consider Amid Turkey and Azerbaijan Boycott

Faced with shifting travel considerations regarding Turkey and Azerbaijan, Indian travellers have a wide array of welcoming and wonderful alternatives awaiting exploration.

Euronews

Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

The Independent UK

Crete earthquake: Greece issues tsunami warning as 5.9 magnitude quake ‘felt in Egypt’

Greek authorities have told people to ‘move away from the coast immediately’

The Independent UK

Viking unveils latest cruise ship for the Nile River

A new ship is coming to the Nile River – here’s everything you need to know

LiveScience

Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead

A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.

Livingetc

If a Color Could Capture an Era, 'Eau de Nil' Would be "Pure 1930s" — Meet the Soft Egypt-Inspired Shade You Need to Know

Slightly more dusty than a mint, not quite as silky as a celadon, it's a shade-shifting hue, perhaps not dissimilar to the river it's named after

The Independent UK

1st Egyptian drafted into the NFL, Ahmed Hassanein, takes part in Detroit Lions minicamp

Ahmed Hassanein remembers the days of learning how to play football in his half-brother’s small kitchen in California

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