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Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in hunting

The oldest evidence for the use of arrow poison globally was long thought to come from Egypt, dating to 4,000 years ago. It was a black, toxic residue on bone arrowheads from a tomb at the Naga ed Der archaeological site.

The Conversation

When is the AFCON final? Date, kick-off time, venue and TV info for Africa Cup of Nations curtain call

We’re entering the business end of the Africa Cup of Nations, with the showpiece final looming

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Cote d'Ivoire outclass Burkina Faso to set up last eight clash with Egypt

Defending champions Cote d'Ivoire beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Salah shines for Egypt and Nigeria beat Mozambique to advance

On the last day of the Round of 16, Algeria meet DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire battle neighbors Burkina Faso.

Euronews

Lookman shines in Nigeria romp while Salah scores to help Egypt reach Afcon last eight

Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win over Mozambique, while Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they beat Benin 3-1 after extra time

The Guardian - UK

Egypt survive Benin scare to reach Cup of Nations quarter-finals

Egypt 3-1 Benin: Mohamed Salah put the icing on the cake for Pharaohs in extra time - but the seven-time champions were made to work hard for a place in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Attia stars as Egypt end Benin's fight to reach last eight at Cup of Nations

Marwan Attia scored and set up a goal as Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Egypt 3-1 Benin (aet): Africa Cup of Nations last 16 tie – as it happened

Mohamed Salah wrapped up Egypt’s victory in extra time as they survived a scare against Benin

The Guardian - UK

Egypt and Nigeria enter last-16 fray as favourites against Benin and Mozambique

African football powerhouses Egypt and Nigeria respectively enter Monday's last-16 games at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Benin and Mozambique as overwhelming favourites.

Radio France Internationale

Africa’s superpowers assemble for Cup of Nations knockout stages

Cameroon and tournament hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt in the business end of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer admits government failings and expresses regret over social post on Egyptian activist

In an interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged government failings in vetting a controversial Egyptian activist social media and expressed regret over a post welcoming him back to Britain.

The Independent UK

Angelina Jolie Calls Aid Delays 'Costing Lives' During Rafah Crossing Visit Amid Israel NGO Ban

Angelina Jolie visited Egypt's Rafah crossing on 2 January, calling aid delays deadly as Israel suspends 37 aid groups in Gaza.

International Business Times UK

Tents supplied to displaced Palestinians ‘inadequate for Gaza winter’

Thousands have blown down in storms and tents from China, Egypt and Saudi Arabia found to be not waterproof

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer's Ex-Aide Reveals Alaa Abd El-Fattah Was Whitehall 'Running Joke'—Here's Why

Former advisor Paul Ovenden criticizes UK government's focus on Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, revealing internal skepticism and highlighting lobbying influence over foreign policy.

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The Independent UK

Fans bring life to the Africa Cup of Nations, in photos

Fans play a big part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Many wear wigs, face paints and costumes as they support their nation's team, from the Pharaos of Egypt to the Atlas Lions of host Morocco. The knockout stage of Africa's biggest soccer tournament starts Saturday.

The Conversation

The ancient braces myth: why our ancestors didn’t need straight teeth

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ancestors as surprisingly modern in their pursuit of the perfect smile. But when archaeologists and dental historians finally scrutinised the evidence, they…

Evening Standard

Egypt vs Benin: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Mohamed Salah looking to fire Pharaohs into Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

Evening Standard

South Africa vs Cameroon: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Bafana Bafana meet the Indomitable Lions for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

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The Guardian - UK

Alaa Abd el-Fattah ‘will not be stripped of British citizenship’ over past tweets

Government sources say social media posts by British-Egyptian activist do not meet legal bar for such sanction

The Independent UK

South Africa survive Zimbabwe scare to join Egypt into Afcon knockouts

Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa: Bafana Bafana were pegged back twice before Oswin Appollis’ late penalty sealed victory

Evening Standard

Angola 0-0 Egypt: Much-changed Pharaohs into AFCON knockouts as Angola fail to progress

Egypt go through, but Angola are effectively out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

Angola 0-0 Egypt: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – as it happened

Neither side could find a winner as Egypt progress unbeaten but Angola drop out of the tournament

The Independent UK

Who is Alaa Abd El-Fattah? The Egyptian activist at the centre of a new row for Starmer

Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual national, was detained in Egypt in September 2019 and released earlier this year

Evening Standard

Who is Alaa Abd El-Fattah? The British-Egyptian activist facing calls to be stripped of citizenship

The freed Egyptian dissident is at the centre of a row over past social media posts

The Guardian - UK

What did Alaa Abd el-Fattah say in past social media posts and why is there a backlash?

British-Egyptian activist has apologised over tweets appearing to condone violence against Zionists and police

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