In a dramatic escalation, Hamas agrees to a Qatari-Egyptian brokered ceasefire involving hostage release, while Israeli PM Netanyahu authorises a major military offensive on Gaza City, plunging the region into fresh uncertainty.
An Egyptian man, whose asylum claim was rejected, tragically drowned on a cargo ship heading to Canada from Southampton. The incident has raised questions about immigration policies and the dangers faced by failed asylum seekers.
Thailand and Cambodia have reached an immediate ceasefire following deadly border clashes, with former US President Donald Trump hailed for his crucial mediation efforts.
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare fragment of the Egyptian Book of the Dead in an ancient cemetery, shedding new light on burial rituals and beliefs in the afterlife.
A former kickboxing champion has failed in his bid to sue an Egyptian millionaire for his girlfriend's murder, marking a dramatic end to a high-profile legal battle.
Archaeologists have uncovered the lost tomb of an ancient Egyptian 'wizard doctor' who used magic and medicine to heal the sick over 4,400 years ago. The discovery sheds light on the mysterious practices of early healers.