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      Egypt

      Former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser announces the nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company in Alexandria on July 26, 1956. Getty Images

      How did the Suez Canal become a symbol of Egyptian resistance?

      From simsimiyya folk songs to deliberately empty pedestals, the waterway has inspired Egyptians to chronicle conflict, displacement and national identity

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      French minister condemns impact of 'ceasefire on paper' in Gaza

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      Hany Shenouda dies aged 83: Nine recordings that changed Egyptian pop



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      • Former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser announces the nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company in Alexandria on July 26, 1956. Getty Images

        How did the Suez Canal become a symbol of Egyptian resistance?

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      • JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JULY 25: Anthony Joshua posed for photo following TKO victory over Kristian Prenga after the Heavyweight contest fight between Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga in the Anthony Joshua v Kristian Prenga: The Comeback fight night at Jeddah Superdome on July 25, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
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      • The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually shut, causing mass disruption to global energy flows. Reuters

        Middle East energy routes explained: Chokepoints and pipelines shaping oil trade

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      Salah promises 'fresh start for Egyptian football' after World Cup heartbreak

      Pharaohs' finals campaign came to dramatic end against Argentina

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      Shakira returns to the pyramids: The stars who performed at Egypt’s ancient site

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      Despite their World Cup exit, Egypt’s Pharaohs should hold their heads up high

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