UK Government Defends Alaa Abd el-Fattah Release
Downing Street defends its campaign to free British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who apologised for 'abhorrent' decade-old tweets. MPs reject calls to strip his UK citizenship.
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Freed Activist Faces Backlash Over Past Tweets
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for 'shocking' historic social media posts calling for violence, sparking political calls for his citizenship to be revoked. Read the full story.
British-Egyptian Activist Apologises for Historic Tweets
Alaa Abd El-Fattah, the British-Egyptian activist freed from Egypt, issues an unequivocal apology for historic tweets calling for violence. The government condemns the 'abhorrent' posts as a political row erupts.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for decade-old tweets
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah issues an unreserved apology for shocking tweets written over 10 years ago, as political pressure mounts in the UK. Read his full statement and the fallout.
Egyptian Activist Apologises for Tweets After UK Arrival
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah issues an unequivocal apology for historic social media posts, as political figures call for a review of his citizenship. Read the full story.
Calls to Strip UK Citizenship from Egyptian Activist
Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to revoke the UK citizenship of Alaa Abd El-Fattah after historic social media posts surfaced. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Starmer red-faced over activist's 'abhorrent' social media posts
PM Keir Starmer forced to backtrack after welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, unaware of past posts advocating violence against Zionists and police. Read the full controversy.
UK condemns activist's posts, Tories demand deportation
The UK government has condemned historic social media posts by freed activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah as 'abhorrent', while Conservatives call for his citizenship to be revoked. Read the latest.
Backlash over activist's posts after UK return
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism for welcoming Alaa Abd El-Fattah after old social media posts calling for violence against 'Zionists' emerge. Read the full story.
British-Egyptian Activist Freed, Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally back in the UK after six years in an Egyptian prison. Read how diplomatic pressure and a desperate hunger strike led to his release.
Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK from Egypt
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in the UK after his release from prison and a lifted travel ban. Read the full story of his journey to freedom.
Egyptian-British Activist Arrives in UK After Prison Release
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has landed in the UK after a presidential pardon. Read about his decade-long ordeal and emotional family reunion.
Egyptian-British Activist Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, reuniting with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal. Read the full story.
Ancient Pharaoh's Boat Reassembled at Grand Egyptian Museum
Watch history unfold as the 42-metre cedarwood boat of Pharaoh Khufu is pieced together over four years at the Grand Egyptian Museum, a landmark project set to boost Egyptian tourism.
Ancient Egyptian Sun Temple Discovered Near Cairo
Italian archaeologists have unearthed a vast 4,500-year-old Egyptian temple dedicated to sun god Ra, featuring a roof for astronomical observation. Explore the stunning find.
Archaeologists unearth 4,500-year-old Egyptian sun temple
Archaeologists have finally excavated a 4,500-year-old temple to the sun god Ra near Cairo, revealing a public calendar and a residential conversion. Discover the secrets now.
Egyptian tomb mystery solved by 225 ancient figurines
Archaeologists in Egypt have solved a decades-old mystery by using 225 funerary figurines to identify the tomb of Pharaoh Shoshenq III. Discover the astonishing find.
Egypt stops activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah from UK travel
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from flying to UK by Egyptian authorities. Freed writer blocked from reuniting with son in Brighton and attending human rights awards.
King Tut's Dismemberment: A Century-Old Secret
A century after Tutankhamun's tomb was found, details emerge of how his body was decapitated and dismembered by Howard Carter's team. Discover the full story.
Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash
Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.
Ancient DNA reveals Louvre mummy's 3,500-year-old secrets
Groundbreaking genetic analysis reveals the hidden history behind a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy held within the Louvre's collection, rewriting our understanding of this ancient individual.
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Near Pyramids After 20 Years
The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum has officially opened in Giza, showcasing King Tutankhamun's complete treasure collection for the first time and offering unprecedented views of the pyramids.
Roman village discovered near Egypt's pyramids
Archaeologists make stunning discovery of complete Roman-era settlement near Giza plateau, rewriting history of the iconic pyramids site
UN probes torture claims against poet in Lebanon
The United Nations has launched an urgent investigation into the alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet Galal El-Behairy during his detention in Lebanon, raising serious human rights concerns.
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens: Ultimate Guide to Cairo's New Wonder
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum welcomes visitors with unprecedented access to Tutankhamun's treasures and monumental artefacts.
Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build
After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.
Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date
After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.
Grand Egyptian Museum: World's Largest Archaeology Museum Opens
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum prepares for its grand opening, promising an unparalleled journey through ancient history with never-before-seen treasures.
Crackdown on illegal Fire Sticks targeting football pirates
A major nationwide operation is targeting sellers and users of illegal Amazon Fire TV sticks pre-loaded with unauthorised streaming apps for Premier League matches and premium content.
Deported migrant returns to UK on small boat
In a stunning blow to UK border enforcement, a Sudanese migrant previously deported to France has successfully re-entered Britain via small boat crossing, exposing critical flaws in immigration policy.
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