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The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

London  —  For hundreds of years, Britons accused of substantial crimes have had the right to be tried by their peers in a court of law. But now as the country grapples with an acute backlog of cases waiting to be heard, the right to trial by jury is being curtailed, in what legal experts …

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Egypt Independent December 24, 2025

Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars

With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” Extraordinary to look at, peaceful and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, it’s little wonder if has become a significant, if lesser-known attraction, located deep in the country’s southwest. But there’s so much more …

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Egypt Independent May 2, 2025

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  Picture the Sahara, and an inhospitable landscape of endless sand dunes and barren rock comes to mind. That’s largely the case today, but 7,000 years ago the vast …

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Egypt Independent April 10, 2025

Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage

The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media. Netizens vehemently condemned what they termed as an ‘assault on historical sites, particularly Egypt’s Islamic heritage.’ Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified. Member of Parliament …

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Egypt Independent October 25, 2024

Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list

CNN  —  An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the ongoing conflict in the region. The move, taken in New Delhi by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which oversees the preservation of sites of historical importance and value around the world, was prompted …

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Egypt Independent July 30, 2024

Excavations in Aswan uncover 33 ancient tombs

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday announced the discovery of 33 archaeological tombs, dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt and the Greek and Roman eras near the Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan governorate. “The joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission working in the vicinity of Aga Khan Mausoleum, west of Aswan, …

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Egypt Independent June 26, 2024

Aswan Prosecution investigates the discovery of an ancient mummy thrown in the street

The Aswan Public Prosecution began its investigations into finding an archaeological mummy, near the veterinary slides at the end of Airport Street in the city of Aswan. The prosecution summoned antiquities officials to question them about the incident, determine the mummy’s time period, and clarify its archaeological value. Security forces found the mummy near the …

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Egypt Independent May 25, 2024