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The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian activist has been hospitalised after resuming a hunger strike to campaign for his release.

Laila Soueif continues protest against detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo

Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “We don’t need therapy—things aren’t that bad,” you’re not alone. Many couples avoid seeking help, hoping that problems will magically resolve themselves. But denial isn’t just a river in Egypt; it’s a real barrier that can quietly erode the foundation of your relationship. Refusing…

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Former ambassador to Egypt John Casson is among figures calling on the government to ‘deploy the full range of tools it has to protect British citizens’

John Casson says Cairo ‘fobbing us off’ by refusing to release British-Egyptian national Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Three ancient Egyptians were buried in remarkable tombs with courtyards in a necropolis reserved for important people.

UN investigators requested that the Egyptian government ‘take the steps necessary to remedy the situation of Mr Abd el-Fattah without delay’

Report says British-Egyptian writer held for expressing political views and should be released without delay

The Egypt international put an end to season-long speculation by agreeing a contract extension last month.