The Jebel Barkal pyramids in Sudan's Northern State in Sudanese Nubia. AFP

How the Nile slowed to help an ancient empire thrive for centuries

Changing characteristics of vast river helped Kushite dynasty in what is now Sudan rise to power and society to develop

MENA

Kinahan crime family feared ‘bloodline wipeout’ in attack

Europe

Hormuz crisis haunts UN vote on carbon tax for shipping

UK

UK's Keir Starmer fights for survival by blocking inquiry

UK

Al Shara calls on Europe to press Israel into stopping 'aggressions'

Europe

Iran accused of instructing spies to monitor Jews

UK

UK shuts down Gaza and Lebanon atrocities inquiry unit

UK
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the bloc is prepared to help in talks with Tehan. AFP

Nuclear experts needed at talks to avoid 'more dangerous Iran', says EU’s Kallas

Cyprus pushes for stronger ties with Syria and Lebanon during gathering of European officials

Europe

French lawyer seeks repatriation of two girls orphaned in Syria’s Al Roj camp

UK

EU to 'revive' mutual assistance pact amid Nato doubts

Europe

Britain and Turkey sign strategic partnership agreement

MENA

Small boat fleets ready to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz

UK

Algerian man snatched £30,000 watch from pensioner's wrist in London

UK

UK Biobank volunteers' medical information leaked

UK
The solar-powered Scout is about 2.4 metres long and can be deployed as a fleet to detect sea mines. Photo: OnlineOceans

Small boat fleets ready to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz

US officials estimate it could take six months after end of war to demine channel

UK

Algerian man snatched £30,000 watch from pensioner's wrist in London

UK

UK Biobank volunteers' medical information leaked

UK

Riot police to man French beaches to prevent migrant channel crossings

Europe

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