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Prime Minister leads tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter

Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter, who died aged 100, will be remembered for the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.

Evening Standard

Jimmy Carter: The unlikely 39th president of the United States

The somewhat unorthodox leader led his country through one of the most tumultuous eras of American history, writes Ariana Baio

The Independent UK

10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic rituals

Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.

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Tourist killed in shark attack at holiday resort on Egypt’s Red Sea

The attack happened in deep waters outside the designated swimming area of Marsa Alam, say authorities

The Independent UK

From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer. But Australia’s system has made beer extra pricey

Beer has existed for thousands of years. It was the drink of choice in ancient Egypt, in northern Europe in the Middle Ages and, of course, remains popular around the world today.

The Conversation

IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances

Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.

Al Jazeera

Egyptian Authorities Arrest Men For Attempted Theft Of Ancient Artifacts

Egyptian authorities thwarted an attempt to steal ancient artifacts from the seabed in Abu Qir Bay, Alexandria. The seized collection includes coins, statu...

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The 20 Biggest Soccer Stadiums in the World

Wembley Stadium, the Rose Bowl Stadium and Soccer City are among the biggest stadiums in world soccer.

Sports Illustrated

How did the ancient Egyptians celebrate the new year?

The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated."

LiveScience

Behringer's Phara-O Mini is a clone of the Korg Volca Keys that's inexplicably themed around ancient Egypt

The design may also look familiar to fans of the Make Noise 0-Coast

MusicRadar

Jailed activist ‘hurt’ PM did not raise case with Egyptian leader, says family

Campaigners want Sir Keir Starmer to make a direct intervention with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to help free Alaa Abd El-Fattah.

Evening Standard

Is the Grand Egyptian Museum worth visiting? What you can see – and what’s missing – before it fully opens

After a wait of more than two decades, the Grand Egyptian Museum has welcomed visitors into 12 of its galleries – Tamara Davison travels to Cairo to find out if the treasures within are enough to entice travellers to the city before a complete opening

The Independent UK

Did MrBeast Really Pay to Sleep Inside the Egyptian Pyramids? Tourism Minister Responds

MrBeast stated that they rented out the pyramids in Egypt for 100 hours for their content.

International Business Times UK

Challenges Of Transitioning To Democracy In The Middle East

Explore the challenges faced by Syria in its democratic transition, learning from the experiences of other countries in the region.

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What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?

The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.

Al Jazeera

US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches,

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: mediators push on with Gaza ceasefire talks amid fresh strikes – as it happened

Talks in Egypt and Qatar are focused on forging a deal to pause the 14-month-old war and release Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

The Independent UK

Egypt’s prime minister pauses televised news conference after falling ill

A spokesperson said Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly is taking medication, including antibiotics

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13 ancient Egyptian mummies found with gold tongues to help them talk in the afterlife

More than a dozen ancient gold tongues have been discovered in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt.

The Guardian - UK

Alaa Abd el-Fattah: mother on hunger strike takes protest to Westminster

Laila Soueif to sit outside Foreign Office over Cairo’s extended detention of her British-Egyptian dissident son

Radio France Internationale

Morocco set to overtake Egypt as Africa's most visited country

Morocco is on track to set new tourism records in 2024, with the country poised to become Africa's most visited destination, surpassing Egypt. French nationals remain the largest group of foreign tourists, followed by British visitors.

Evening Standard

Hunger strike mother steps up action in bid to free son jailed in Egypt

Alaa Abd El-Fattah has spent most of the past decade in prison because of his criticism of Egypt’s rulers.

Al Jazeera

Biden aides in Middle East in diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza

Two-pronged diplomatic push sees Blinken visit Jordan, Turkiye, while Jake Sullivan holds talks in Israel, Qatar, Egypt.

The Conversation

Hamas – hemmed in and isolated – finds itself with few options for the day after the Gaza war

In early December 2024, Hamas announced a major concession: It was prepared to cede future governance of Gaza to a unity Palestinian committee, working alongside its chief political rival, Fatah, to create the body.

The Guardian - UK

Holidaymakers on smaller budgets turning to Tunisia and Egypt, says Tui

Bulgaria also among more affordable choices as vacations remain a priority

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