Egypt
Toxic fungi behind the ‘Pharaoh’s curse’ can kill cancer cells
These spores may have killed famous archaeologists studying the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Now they could save lives.
- Angus Dalton
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Below deck: Why smaller boats rule for cruising down the world’s longest river
These traditional boats accommodate just 10 to 20 passengers.
- Michael Gebicki
Hamas says it has given ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire plan
The militant group said it was “fully prepared” to negotiate “in all seriousness”, but a number of sticking points between the sides are thought to remain.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell
Trump says Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire as White House cuts supplies to Ukraine
The president says Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire ahead of his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, while the White House confirms it has halted the transfer of some munitions to Ukraine.
- Derek Wallbank
Forget bacon and eggs - this breakfast dish of millions is truly great
You haven’t lived until you’ve started your day with a heaving bowl of slow-cooked beans, a rich stew carrying aromas of cumin, olive oil, garlic and lemon.
- Ben Groundwater
Seven things you must see at the world’s largest archaeological museum
After years of delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially opening next month. Here are seven highlights among its many wonders.
- Andrew Bain
One of the world’s best travel experiences is back in fashion
A Nile River cruise is one of the world’s best travel experiences, not just for its incredible temples and tombs, but for the marvellous riverine and desert scenery.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Luxor, Egypt
The Nile River is the most astonishing river cruise destination in the world, and Luxor has some of its biggest and best sights.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Press freedom
They made a movie about my prison nightmare. I watched it through my fingers
As Richard Roxburgh stars as me in a feature film, I confront a disturbing reality: more journalists are behind bars today than when I was incarcerated in Egypt more than a decade ago.
- Peter Greste
The world’s biggest Sofitel hotel opens on the Nile
Egypt is experiencing a tourism surge, with almost 16 million tourists visiting last year.
- Julietta Jameson
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