How to do a bucket-list trip to Cairo, including Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Kirsty Masterman enjoys a culture-packed tour of the Egyptian capital, Cairo The Independent UK · Feb 10
Fifteen years after Egypt’s uprising, how faith and politics reshaped a generation Fifteen years ago, Egyptians from all walks of life took to the street to demand “bread, freedom, social justice.” They were protesting the oppressive 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak. The Conversation · Feb 9
Palestinians attempt to use Gaza's Rafah Border crossing amidst delays Palestinians on both sides of the Gaza-Egypt crossing are trying to cross the border, a key part of the U.S.-backed ceasefire The Independent UK · Feb 8
Gaza's Rafah border crossing has reopened but few people have crossed The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, offering a "window of hope" after two years of war The Independent UK · Feb 7
At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire. Euronews · Feb 5
Moment huge sinkhole swallows petrol station with customers inside This is the moment a huge sinkhole opened up in Egypt, swallowing a petrol station with customers inside. The Independent UK · Feb 4
Israeli strikes kill at least 21 in Gaza as Rafah patient crossings halted Six children among dead as Israeli agency restricts evacuations two days after crossing to Egypt reopened The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
Mo Salah linked with transfer away from Liverpool with bargain price tag and bizarre commute revealed Mohamed Salah signed a Liverpool contract last year but his days on Merseyside could soon end, according to a new report FourFourTwo · Feb 4
Only five critical Palestinian patients let out of Gaza after Israel reopens Rafah crossing with Egypt Thousands are awaiting medical treatment, and some are dying while they wait to get it The Independent UK · Feb 3
Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening of Gaza-Egypt border crossing A group of Palestinian patients treated in Egypt have arrived on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, hoping to return to Gaza with their families The Independent UK · Feb 3
Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure. Euronews · Feb 3
Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return. Euronews · Feb 2
Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention. Euronews · Feb 2
First medical evacuee leaves Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens for handful of Palestinians – as it happened Only a few people will be allowed to cross in either direction daily The Guardian - AU · Feb 2
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic, officials say Egyptian and Israeli security officials say Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt has reopened for limited traffic, a key step as the ceasefire moves ahead
Axios · Feb 1 U.S. tells Iran it is ready to meet and negotiate a deal Qatar, Turkey and Egypt are trying to broker talks
Radio France Internationale · Feb 1 Sliver of hope for civilians as Israel reopens Rafah crossing into Gaza Israel has announced it is partially reopening the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, although the initial access will be limited to the movement of people. Rafah is considered a key entry point for supplies into the Palestinian territory, where…
Euronews · Feb 1 Qatar leads regional diplomatic push to de-escalate Iran tensions Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West. Doha is coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to keep diplomatic channels open.
The Independent UK · Feb 1 Gaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt is buzzing with activity as limited travel to and from the territory is expected to resume after years of near-complete isolation
The Times of India · Jan 31 5,000-year-old rock carving reveals early Egyptian dominance beyond Nile An early research paper focuses on the discovery of a very old rock carving in South Sinai, at a site called Wadi Khamila. The carving was found during archaeological surveys in 2025 and is being published for the first time. It dates to around 3000 BC and shows a clear…
The Independent UK · Jan 31 A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing Sick and wounded patients in Gaza desperate for medical evacuation have pinned their hopes on the promised reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt
The Independent UK · Jan 30 What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, set to open Sunday The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024
Euronews · Jan 30 Gaza's border with Egypt to open on Sunday after almost two-year closure, Israel says Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Israel will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, after nearly 2 years of closure Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt in both directions over the weekend
LiveScience · Jan 29 5,000-year-old rock art from ancient Egypt depicts 'terrifying' conquest of the Sinai Peninsula Archaeologists have found 5,000-year-old ancient Egyptian rock art in the Sinai Desert that depicts the conquest of the region.