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Scientists have long recognised that some songbirds produce sounds with patterns resembling human speech and music. However, the reasons behind these similarities have remained unclear. A study published in Science on 29 October has now found that speech-like and musical patterns are widespread among birds, including species that do not learn their vocalisations from others.…

More than 25 years after its fossilised remains were discovered in a clay quarry in southern England, researchers have identified a new genus and species of herbivorous dinosaur that lived approximately 125 million years ago in what is now Surrey, Britain. The discovery highlights how fossils preserved in museum collections for decades can turn out…

CAIRO — Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil congratulated weightlifter Abdelrahman Younes on winning three medals and setting a world record at the 2026 World Championships in China. He took gold in the men’s 85kg total with a combined lift of 390kg, setting a world record. Younes also won silver in the snatch with…

CAIRO — Egypt’s Ali El-Ramli claimed the bronze medal in the under-81kg judo competition at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. El-Ramli secured the podium finish after defeating a UAE opponent in the quarter-finals before falling to an Iranian competitor in the semi-finals. He then faced a Cypriot judoka in the bronze-medal bout…

New York — For decades, it was the all the bells and whistles that was the selling point for a fancy coffee machine. Now, consumers are looking for what it lacks. Growing concern over microplastics and sustainability is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and machines. Coffee companies and appliance makers have released new…

PARIS — As Paris Saint-Germain head to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, the French club’s quest to win a third consecutive UEFA Champions League title is under threat as injuries to key players raise doubts about the strength of their squad for another tilt at European glory. PSG’s thrilling 4-2 win two weeks ago…

Poland is in the throes of a constitutional crisis as a battle over the future of the country’s highest court ignites another confrontation between the country’s president and prime minister. The crisis came to a head on Friday when center-left Prime Minister Donald Tusk moved to remake Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, whose chief justice was appointed…

CAIRO — Egyptian Karate Federation President Mohamed el-Dahrawy announced that Cairo is ready to host the Arab Open Karate Club Championship from December 1 to 5 at the Cairo International Stadium indoor hall. The championship, held under the Egyptian and Arab federations’ umbrellas, gathers elite Arab clubs and academies featuring unprecedented exclusive events. El-Dahrawy affirmed…

PRAGUE — Hosting Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Slavia Prague are facing the mammoth task of ending a drawn-out winless streak in the competition as an unwelcome record looms. The Czech champions have won a single game out of 23 in the Champions League — on their debut in the competition against…

From Madrid to the ancient Italian city of Paestum, Egypt’s flagship museum is drawing recognition for a mission that reaches beyond displaying the treasures of the past. The Grand Egyptian Museum has received two international awards for its contribution to preserving heritage and bringing cultures together. Spain’s International Press Club honoured the museum as an…

LONDON — Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said it is a “shame” there is no reward for honesty after his side were controversially denied a penalty in a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. The defending Premier League champions moved to the top of the table and nine points clear of Liverpool after their first win at Anfield…

Virginia Beach, Virginia — No part of a rolling, decadelong existential crisis is ever easy, even when things seem on the cusp of going well — and especially when Democrats have had their hopes raised and dashed so many times. “It’s a little bit of deja vu,” said Elaine Luria, who in 2018 flipped Virginia’s…

For three weeks in October, Veridiana Cunha became a so-called “soldier” for a digital army fighting to reelect Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Every few minutes, the 48-year-old would interrupt her day job in São Paulo as a copy editor and check WhatsApp for new instructions. She even reactivated an Instagram account…

Midterm elections are always a verdict on a sitting president. But the 2026 edition could become something rarer and more significant — a catalyst that points the way to a new political era. Tuesday’s election is critical for Trump’s presidency and legacy. It could either sustain the MAGA movement’s decadelong grip on national life or…

Cost-of-living protests in Germany turned violent on Saturday evening with police using water cannons to disperse crowds and masked rioters smashed shop windows, as officials warn the day of rallies organized by a youth-led movement was infiltrated by extremist factions. Saturday’s action across Germany, organized by the ‘Gen Z has got this!’ movement, railed against…

Egypt’s Minister of State for Information met around 70 digital content creators and influencers, pledging to help them access official sources of information, his ministry said in a statement. Diaa Rashwan said digital content was an important tool for influencing public opinion and could complement professional media when used appropriately, according to the statement. The…

As the sun sets over the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), its Grand Hall is preparing to become a storyteller. The museum marks the first anniversary of its opening today with the launch of “Eternal Sun”, a 35-minute immersive show combining projected light, live music and narration to trace 5,000 years of Egyptian history. The show…

Egypt has signed a $1bn financing agreement with the World Bank under the second phase of its Development Policy Financing (DPF) programme to support economic reforms, strengthen resilience to external shocks and advance the country’s green transition. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in the New…

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) organised a workshop for economic journalists and media professionals to highlight the latest developments in non-banking financial activities and review recent market trends and statistics across capital markets, insurance and non-banking finance, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen communication with the media. FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam stressed the…

Uptown 6 October for Development and Investment has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Fashion House Group (FHG) to develop and operate Fashion House International Outlet Egypt at Grand Uptown Mall (GUM) in New October City, with planned investments exceeding EGP 6bn. The project is expected to introduce North Africa’s first integrated…

Scottish police are investigating the time convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spent with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Balmoral, a private royal estate in Scotland which is a favored retreat for the monarchy. “We have received information and active enquiries are ongoing but these are at a very early stage,” a Police Scotland spokesperson told CNN on…

The government has launched a national housing programme for the construction of approximately a million residential units over four years. It has officially finalised a package of public-private partnership (PPP) agreements to significantly accelerate affordable home construction. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the signing of a series of agreements between the government and private property…

The government’s ambition to raise manufacturing’s share of GDP from 12.8 per cent is more than an industrial policy goal. It is a strategic bet on Egypt’s ability to generate sustainable foreign currency earnings through production and exports rather than relying on volatile external inflows. Egypt’s factories would need to grow about 17 per cent…

GEM on course for five million visitors The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) celebrates the first anniversary of its opening on November 1, highlighting Egypt’s ancient past and its growing role in tourism, conservation, and research.Near the Giza pyramids, the vast museum brings together the complete collection of King Tutankhamun, for the first time since the…

By Mohamed Attia Amr El-Adawy, Head of Commercial Affairs at EgyptAir Airlines and Vice Chairman of the Distribution Committee of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), outlined the committee’s key activities and plans to develop airline retailing and distribution worldwide. This came during the joint edition of IATA’s World Passenger Symposium, held in Macau, China.…

By Mohamed Attia EgyptAir In-Flight Services achieved outstanding results at the fourth edition of the “Creative Chefs 2026” Forum, held under the slogan “A Delicious Bite,” with the participation of 42 countries from around the world and under the auspices of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority. The company took part in the competitions and also…

By Mohamed Attia Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny has affirmed that the green transition is a key pillar of civil aviation development, stressing that sustainability has become a strategic necessity amid the continued growth of global air traffic and increasing environmental challenges. Speaking at the opening of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Green…

The Embassy of Mexico in Egypt celebrated the Day of the Dead with the opening of “Echoes of Eternity”, an artistic installation inspired by the Mexican ofrenda (altar) tradition, in which offerings are arranged to honour the memory of the departed. Visual artist Roberto Jiménez, from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, travelled to Cairo to…

Egypt supports efforts to restore security and stability in Yemen and backs political and diplomatic initiatives aiming at resolving the crisis in line with the aspirations of the Yemeni people, Minister of Foregin Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday. During talks with Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba in Bahrain, Abdelatty…

Mohamed Attia Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny welcomed young Egyptian student Mayar Mohamed Ragab Osman at Cairo International Airport following her return from Dubai, where she won the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge. The reception was attended by Magdy Ishak, Chairman of Cairo Airport Company, MP Amr Darwish, a delegation from the…

DOHA — In a landmark judicial development, Qatar’s Court of Cassation has delivered a final and definitive ruling acquitting businessman Abdullah Ahmed Shaheen Al-Shaheen and his co-defendants of all charges in a high-profile spin-off case linked to the sprawling “Egyptian Steel” dispute. The ruling, issued on October 26, 2026, under Cassation Criminal Appeals Nos. 1444…

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar at the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on Friday, during an official visit to Hungary, the Egyptian presidency said. Magyar welcomed Sisi on his arrival and briefed him on Holy Crown of Hungary, a symbol of the state and governance, the presidency’s spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said.…

New York — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. I needed a break. I recently told my Instagram algorithm I’m no longer interested in seeing content about “pregnancy” or “birth,”…

When President Donald Trump signals he might not accept the result of an election, he’s worth taking seriously. By now, in his fifth national election as Republican Party leader, Trump has an established MO. He spends months whipping up doubts about the voting system and the integrity of election officials while suggesting Democrats may cheat.…

Israel’s elections are nearing their decisive moment. Yet the word “decisive” may be misleading, because what follows the announcement of the results could prove more difficult than the electoral process itself. The real struggle often begins the day after the votes are counted, when political parties confront the challenge of forming a government. This structural…

The conflict between President Donald Trump and Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has evolved beyond the recurring confrontation between a Republican president and one of his most outspoken critics in Congress. The latest escalation, involving a search of Omar’s Washington home followed by renewed demands from Trump that she resigns, has brought a fundamental question in…

For thousands of years, the recipes used by ancient Egyptian embalmers have remained partly obscured by the chemical changes that affect preserved materials over time. Now, scientists have found molecular evidence suggesting that Aloe-derived substances may have been among the ingredients used in some ancient Egyptian embalming mixtures, a possibility that has largely escaped previous…

The vulnerabilities were around for years — more than a decade — but researchers were only able to understand how hackers could take advantage of them with the help of AI. The vulnerability, called P2PShell, impacts a coding language that powers 70 percent of the world’s websites, enabling hackers to remotely execute code or gain…

By Mohamed Attia In an atmosphere marked by appreciation and gratitude, the Air Traffic Controllers’ Club hosted its grand annual celebration to mark International Air Traffic Control Day. The event took place in the presence of Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny, President of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Sameh Fawzy, Chairman of the Holding…

By Mohamed Attia The hot air balloon launch site in Luxor is undergoing a comprehensive development project aimed at improving infrastructure, streamlining daily operations, and strengthening safety standards. Executed in alignment with directives from Chairman and Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Airports Company Wael El-Nashar, this initiative reflects Luxor’s status as a premier global…

By Mohamed Attia Chairman of Cairo Airport Company, Accountant Magdy Ishaq Azer, honoured 20 employees from the Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, and Terminal 2 General Administration sectors for their work on the replacement and upgrade of the CT baggage screening equipment within the Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Terminal 2 of Cairo International Airport. The…

Global consumer technology brand Anker is marking its presence in Egypt through a community-focused collaboration with Baheya Hospital, bringing together approximately 30 women for an hour of conversation, positive interaction and thoughtful gestures of appreciation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Moving beyond traditional brand activations and product-focused communication, the initiative reflects Anker’s…

From hotel kitchens in Cairo to traditional dishes served in a rural setting near Giza, an Ugandan delegation has been exploring how Egypt is turning food and local culture into part of the visitor experience. The visit, organised by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in co-operation with the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation’s COMCEC committee,…

By Mohamed Attia The Labour Union Committee at EgyptAir In-Flight Services held a ceremony at Aero Sport Club to honour the children of employees, who achieved outstanding results in their General Secondary Certificate and Preparatory School Certificate examinations. The event was held under the patronage of Chairman of EgyptAir In-Flight Services, Soheir Moussa. The ceremony…

By Mohamed Attia Cairo International Airport has successfully completed a comprehensive emergency drill designed to test response capabilities, inter-agency coordination, and operational readiness during extraordinary situations. Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny emphasised that field drills are essential for testing emergency plans. These exercises evaluate response speed, task accuracy, and quick…

By Mohamed Attia Cairo Airport Company has clarified recent reports circulating on social media regarding the Fast Track service at Cairo International Airport, as well as questions about the nature of the service, who can use it, and the applicable fees. The company explained that Fast Track is a service available at many airports around…

By Mohamed Attia Alexandria International Airport has adopted the new commercial aviation code ALY, replacing HBE, following its approval by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The move completes the update of the airport’s official identity and ensures a unified presence across global aviation and travel systems. The new code will appear on booking systems,…

By Mohamed Attia Aswan International Airport welcomed the first flight operated by Freebird Airlines Europe as part of a new programme connecting Aswan with several German cities. The first flight arrived from Stuttgart carrying around 180 passengers and will continue its route to Berlin. Upon arrival, the aircraft received the traditional water salute. The public…