A Turkish tourism industry insider has said the country is bracing itself for more opportunistic moves from rival destinations to steal holidaymakers away. Last year, there were reports of empty...
As an Israeli hostage turns 48, his wife waits for blue ticks on her messages1 hour agoPaul AdamsTel AvivFamily handoutWhen Omri Miran finally opens his WhatsApp account, he's going to receive a...
Just over a century ago, celebrated Egyptologist Howard Carter broke open the seal on a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, near modern-day Luxor, and discovered a uniquely near-intact royal burial...
Getty ImagesPhil McNultyChief football writer11 April 2025, 08:31 BST195 CommentsUpdated 2 hours agoMohamed Salah's new contract is the perfect outcome for all involved with Liverpool and delivers...
15 minutes ago73 CommentsEgypt forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool.The 32-year-old's previous deal was scheduled to run out in the summer and there had been doubts...
Tourists throng the small stretch of pavement outside the Sagrada Familia, each eager to capture the perfect selfie. They crowd the pavement in front of the famous Gaudí-designed basilica,...
The betting tycoon who preyed on women and hurt them for pleasure11 minutes agoKatie Hunter and Paul O'HareBBC Scotland NewsThe ex-partner of a millionaire horse racing tipster who "tortured" women...
'Part of us is still in Gaza': Freed Israeli hostages fight for a new ceasefire31 minutes agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemGetty Images"This week is Passover - the...
The enigma of a 3,500 year old Egyptian mummy, whose face has been frozen in an eternal 'scream', has baffled scientists for nearly 90 years.Believed to have passed away at the age of 48 during the...
The famous Boy King pharaoh, Tutankhamun, ruled Ancient Egypt from around 1332 - 1323 BC. He ascended the throne at just nine years old but died unexpectedly at the age of around 18.His tomb was...
Lord Ashcroft visits the memorial dedicated to the soldiers killed in Operation Postmaster (Image: Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC)The shores of Lake Comacchio are peaceful today. Grey herons, egrets and other...
A significant archaeological find has been made in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, which could finally see the discovery of Cleopatra VII’s long-lost tomb. A tunnel, partially...
Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months20 minutes agoRaffi BergBBC NewsReutersIsrael has carried out fresh air strikes on Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered...
Since its discovery in the late 16th century, excavations of Pompeii's ruins have continued to shed light on the city's incredible life before it was buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD. A new discovery...
Though he reigned for less than ten years, Tutankhamun, widely known as the Boy King, has become Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh.His enduring legacy owes much to the spectacular discovery of...
Africa is home to some breathtaking countries, with temperatures perfect for a beach holiday before the summer reaches the UK. However, few tourists are willing to break from the mold of Egypt,...
A region with year-round sun, sky-blue waters and luxury resorts sounds ideal. When listing these features, travellers might think of the Maldives, the Caribbean or Egypt’s stunning sites. Yet the...
Archaeologists have said they have discovered a "lost city" 4,000 feet underground that would reshape how we view Ancient Egypt and human history in general. It would also change what we know about...
Greece is famous for its stunning islands, providing the ideal destination for holidays throughout the year. There are some 6,000 islands that belong to Greece, but only 227 are inhabited.The islands...
An adorable pooch has miraculously survived a horrific accident that left her without her front legs, and she's now on the lookout for a new family to call her own.The brave canine, named Xena, was...