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Israel-Hamas reach ceasefire deal, Biden says as Netanyahu stays quiet

Key mediators, including US President Joe Biden, in a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel say that a landmark agreement has been reached to pause the 15-months of war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli has said its cabinet is yet to agree.

Art

Marge Simpson painting discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb goes viral

Ancient Egypt apparently predicted The Simpsons. More seriously though, a discovered tomb features a painting that looks suspiciously like a character from the beloved American sitcom. The internet is loving it.

Cinema

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ wins Arab Critics’ Award for EU Films

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this year, where it won a special jury prize. It is Germany’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category.

Destinations

Travellers overspend by €55 each day in this European country

Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade.

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World News

Egypt proposes a two-day Gaza ceasefire and release of four hostages

This is the first time Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has publicly proposed such a plan.

Culture news

Grand Egyptian Museum partially opens after decade-long wait

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids has partially opened 12 halls for a trial run, as it prepares for a full opening after years of delays.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan right now?

Some areas are still safe for tourists while others are completely offbounds.

Europe News

Five women accuse late Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed of rape

Al-Fayed, who died in 2023, has faced similar allegations since 1997.

Egypt

Three killed after passenger trains in Egypt collide

Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where an aging railway system has also been plagued by mismanagement.

Egypt

Josep Borrell arrives in Egypt as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs will also travel to Lebanon for meetings with UN agencies and the Emergency Rescue Committee.

Israel

Netanyahu insists Israel will not withdraw from Philadelphi corridor

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his stance on keeping an Israeli presence along the Philadelphi corridor, while thousands protested against the government's failure to secure a hostage deal.

Scenes

The visually impaired players rely on skill and determination to win.

In partnership with Media City

Goalball, a unique team sport designed exclusively for athletes with impaired vision, is one of the oldest sports registered at the Paralympic Games.

Europe News

France tries to bring ceasefire deal one step closer

France's Foreign Minister meets Egyptian counterpart in a diplomatic push for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

Gaza

Mediators preparing to implement Gaza ceasefire, reports claim

A US official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the proposal basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas.

Europe News

What would a commissioner for the Mediterranean do for the EU?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected on 18 July, proposed a new portfolio for the Mediterranean.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. After giving Egypt €7.4 billion, Brussels must abide by its own rules

As the EU is about to hand over billions to a neighbouring country, members of parliament have a responsibility to their voters to ensure that this money is spent in line with the union's laws, Hussein Baoumi writes.

West Bank

Israel seizes Egypt border area as IDF soldiers killed in West Bank

Updates from Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza

Business

Luxury perfumes from Lancôme and Aerin linked to child labour

An investigation carried out by the BBC last summer found that suppliers for the two beauty brands used jasmine picked by minors.

Europe News

EU migration deals with Egypt and Tunisia have to be 'revised': Schmit

The multi-million deals that Brussels has signed with neighbouring countries to decrease irregular migration have to be "revised," says Nicolas Schmit, the lead candidate of the European socialists for the June elections.

World News

Erdoğan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief in Istanbul

The Turkish president warned that Israel should not be allowed to ‘gain ground’ in Gaza, as operations in both Gaza and the West Bank are underway by the IDF.

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