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COP27: UN climate talks kick off in Egypt amid major world crises

The summit in the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh takes place in a difficult year marked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, food and energy shortages, soaring inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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World leaders must bring us back on track at COP27, UN chief warns

António Guterres urged global leaders at the upcoming climate summit in Egypt to put the world back on track to cut emissions.

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COP27 will be ‘controlled and curated,’ activists warn

Climate campaigners are unlikely to be able to protest and rally freely at the November 6-18 climate summit.

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What is COP27 and why is it so important?

We answer the most pressing questions about this year’s UN climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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Climate

Greta Thunberg isn’t going to COP27. Here’s why

Speaking during the launch of her new book, Thunberg echoed the concerns of social activists on Egypt’s human rights situation.

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Exhibition displays art for everyone at Giza necropolis

Exhibition displays art for everyone at Giza necropolis

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Egyptians clean up the Nile ahead of COP27

In the Egyptian capital Cairo, volunteers collect plastic and rubbish from the Nile River.

Greece

1373km long undersea cable will bring Egypt's 'green energy' to Europe

The project is expected to be completed in 7 to 8 years as Europe attempts to sever ties with Russian fossil fuels.

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International Military Tattoo opens in Moscow

The opening ceremony of the Spasskaya Tower Music Festival and Military Tattoo took place on Thursday evening on Moscow's Red Square.

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Festival celebrates mangoes grown in Egypt

The mango has its parade and festival in the north-east of Egypt, the first of its kind in the region.

Travel News

French backpacker missing in Egypt for a year returns to Paris

The backpacker's family speculated that he might have been detained by Egyptian security services.

Women Beyond Borders

Anelise Borges: Inside the life of an Emmy-nominated warzone reporter

Anelise Borges has been nominated for an International Emmy for her coverage of the 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

Egypt

Egypt church inferno kills 41, including 18 children

At least 41 people have died - including 18 children - and 14 others were injured after a fire ripped through a Coptic Church in Cairo during the Sunday morning service.

World News

Good news: Women in Algeria conquering mixed martial arts

Humanity is not doomed. Here are five good news stories to give you hope.

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Sunrise in Gaza as truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad holds

Sunrise over Gaza City after an Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants appeared to be holding early Monday August 8th.

Russia

Russia continues Africa charm offensive as Lavrov arrives in Congo

The foreign minister started his tour with talks in Egypt, and will meet Congolese President Sassou Nguesso on Monday.

Egypt

Two European tourists killed in shark attacks off Egyptian coast

A Romanian and an Austrian tourist have died after separate shark attacks off the Egyptian coast in three days, prompting the authorities to close off a stretch of its coastline.

Europe Decoded

EU energy: What countries will fill the gap left by Russian gas?

Russia has begun to cut gas supplies to several EU countries in retaliation for Western sanctions.

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Arena di Verona celebrates 99 years with Verdi`s Aida

Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, a symbol of the Opera Festival, was performed at the Arena of Verona on Saturday night, the second day of the opening weekend.

Culture news

Egypt unveils massive haul of newly discovered ancient artefacts

Egyptian archaeologists have unveiled a cache of 150 bronze statues depicting various gods and goddesses including "Bastet, Anubis, Osiris, Amunmeen, Isis, Nefertum and Hathor," along with 250 sarcophagi at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo

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