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Did ancient Egyptian princesses use weapons? Controversial study claims they hunted or trained with the military, but not all experts agree.

Nearly 4,000-year-old skeletal remains show that several royal women repeatedly used their upper-body muscles. Researchers link those changes to archery and weapon training, but outside experts urge caution.

LiveScience

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part of the same passage of play.

The Conversation

Egypt's lost royal tomb of King Thutmose II found near Luxor: The first pharaoh's tomb discovered since Tutankhamun in 1922

Archaeologists discovered King Thutmose II's lost royal tomb near Luxor in February 2025. This significant find completes the search for all Eighteenth Dynasty royal tombs. The tomb's discovery was made by a joint Egyptian-British archaeological team. Broken alabaster vessels with inscriptions confirmed the tomb's royal occupant and Hatshepsut's involvement. The…

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Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit

Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged.

Euronews

Was Assassin's Creed Origins' Egypt the best open world in the series?

Getting lost in history in Assassin's Creed Origins.

PC Gamer

Is FIFA Rigging the World Cup for Messi? Fans Demand Transparency After Late Argentina Goals Shatter England Hearts

England's World Cup hopes were dashed by Argentina's late goals, sparking fan outrage and allegations of bias. Despite suspicions, no formal evidence of manipulation has been presented.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup: What triggered campaign against Lionel Messi and Argentina

An online petition demands Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup due to alleged FIFA favouritism. Millions have signed the petition, citing perceived bias towards Lionel Messi and his team. Critics point to controversial refereeing decisions and VAR reviews in several matches. Argentina's coach dismisses these claims, calling them baseless accusations…

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At least 12 dead in World Cup-related violence in Bangladesh

Football fever grips Bangladesh and turns deadly for some

The Independent UK

What happened between Adin Ross and Sneako? Feud escalates after controversial rally remarks

Adin Ross has openly criticized Nicolas "Sneako" after the streamer's controversial comments at an Egyptian rally in New York. Ross said he would help pay for Sneako to move to countries like Iran or Afghanistan if that reflected his views. The disagreement followed Sneako's debate with Alex Jones and later…

The Times of India

North Africa’s World Cup teams offered lessons in what works – and what doesn’t

There was a dramatic increase in the number of countries able to qualify for the final stages of the 2026 men’s football World Cup. Of the 48 teams to qualify, global football body Fifa decided that nine would be African countries. This has functioned as a natural experiment for north…

The Conversation

3,000-year-old Egyptian tomb with vivid afterlife paintings uncovered near Luxor

Dating back to Egypt’s Ramesside period - the era of powerful pharaohs such as Ramesses II - the tomb features scenes of religious rituals and the journey into the afterlife.

Euronews

Egyptian Pyramids to get a makeover: Country's richest family is planning a $41 million revamp of one of the seven wonders of the world

Naguib Sawiris is investing an additional 500 million Egyptian pounds for Giza Plateau redevelopment. This funding will introduce electric buses and a new sports arena. The project aims to transform the historic site into a year-round tourism destination. Orascom Pyramids Entertainment expects to break even by 2027. Egypt targets twenty…

The Economic Times

Lionesses Run the Pride: What the Male Lion's Role Actually Looks Like in the Wild

The Hunters Are FemaleLionesses make roughly 90 percent of a pride's kills. That figure comes from decades of field observation in the Serengeti, including the long-running lion research project led by Craig Packer at the University of Minnesota, one of the most comprehensive predator studies ever conducted. The male is…

Times Life

Egypt built the Aswan High Dam to tame the Nile's floods, but scientists now say the project starved the delta of fertile sediments and accelerated coastal erosion

Egypt's Nile River dam controls seasonal floods, securing water and power for growth. However, this barrier traps fertile silt, harming downstream agricultural productivity. Farmers now rely on artificial fertilizers, degrading soil and polluting local waterways. Coastal erosion and land subsidence threaten the northern Nile Delta region. Reduced freshwater flow allows…

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Ancient Egyptian tombs with two dozen ‘gold tongues’ found along Mediterranean

‘Tongues’ thought to help deceased communicate in afterlife

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Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

WORLD CUP 2026: From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled

The Independent UK

The two physical factors that may leave Argentina at a disadvantage for World Cup semi-final

Argentina have ‘suffered’ through the knockout rounds – and an ageing side seem to lack the energy of others at this tournament

LiveScience

18 ancient Egyptian tombs with dozens of gold 'tongues' discovered along the Mediterranean coast

Archaeologists have found 18 tombs at an ancient Egyptian site by the Mediterranean coast of Egypt.

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Turkey and Egypt turned away an LGBTQ+ cruise ship – it’s their loss

A Virgin Voyages cruise ship with LGBTQ+ passengers was turned away from an Egypt port, just days after it was banned from docking in Turkey, with authorities citing ‘moral values’. Aidy Smith says these countries have made a mistake that will hurt themselves more than anyone else

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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland AET highlights: Lionel Messi and co book place in World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Switzerland in the last of four 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

Sports Illustrated

‘Bothers Us’—Argentina Duo Reveal Huge Problem That Could End Lionel Messi’s World Cup

The champion has been pushed to the edge of elimination during the World Cup knockout rounds.

The Guardian - UK

Football without faith is nothing so Infantino is playing with fire at World Cup

Swirl around Fifa’s machinations and about big team and big name bias creates doubt – and that’s a dangerous game

FourFourTwo

Argentina vs Switzerland prediction: Can Lionel Messi set up England semi-final showdown?

Argentina have had a remarkably easy path to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, but they've made it look difficult

Sports Illustrated

MLS ‘Top Suitor’ Revealed In Chase for Mohamed Salah

With his exploits with Egypt at the World Cup now consigned to history, the focus for Mohamed Salah is where he’ll be continuing his career after leaving Liverp

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African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.

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