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Egyptian, British naval forces carry out joint naval drill
HMS Argyll of British Royal Navy arrived at Alexandria naval base to participate in drills
Ridley Scott’s cult films
British director Ridley Scott is a master of Hollywood cinema. His latest movie All the Money in the World is now coming to the cinemas. Here are some of his masterpieces. Recast: All the Money in the World After American actor Anthony Rapp accused Kevin Spacey of abusing him three decades ago, and a number …
EGX head presents opportunities to British, American investment funds
2018 will be strong for EGX, supported by IPOs of pharmaceutical and real estate companies
Hard Brexit to cost German car industry jobs: study
French and British delegations inspect security measures at Cairo airport
Delegations follow three days after a Canadian inspection
British DJ parties with climbers on Everest
Opinion: Court ruling brings more Brexit chaos to Britain
Will the British parliament upset Prime Minister May’s Brexit plans? It hasn’t come to that yet, even if the “remain” camp feels they have a new lease on life, writes DW’s Bernd Riegert
How did we allow a bomb to eliminate the tourism sector?
Weak marketing, indirect communications with the European tourism decision-makers are the main causes behind the industry’s flailing recovery, experts say
Al-Sisi speaks with British PM on Sharm El-Sheikh travel ban
Egypt has been requesting that British and Russian flights resume after airport security revision
Japan’s SoftBank to buy British chipmaker ARM
The Japanese cellphone carrier SoftBank is buying the chipmaker ARM, the most valuable tech company listed in London. The deal is one of the most valuable in the European tech sector to date.
Can Europe hit back at the British Open golf?
Americans have won the last six editions of the major when it has been held at Troon despite links courses traditionally suiting British players. The often wild weather and “Postage Stamp” green make it tough going.
Mercedes decide not to appeal Rosberg’s Silverstone penalty
Mercedes have decided not to appeal a British Grand Prix penalty for Nico Rosberg. The sanction leaves the German driver just one point clear of team mate and fierce rival Lewis Hamilton in the championship standings.
Hamilton claims pole for British Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton will start from the front of the grid in his home Grand Prix on Sunday after he held off the challenge of Mercedes colleague Nico Rosberg with a spectacular final qualifying lap at Silverstone.
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NATO giant ‘taking time to emerge from its slumber,’ says retired General Shirreff
Retired British and NATO General Richard Shirreff briefs DW on the NATO summit, and his cautionary work of fiction that envisages a full-scale war with Russia. His verdict: the alliance isn’t yet doing enough.
German firms to reduce investments in UK
Quite a lot of German companies look set to lower their investments in the UK after the British vote to leave the European Union. But much will depend on Brexit negotiations between the EU and Britain.
‘As a Black person in a white society, I can have an impact,’ says author Sharon Dodua Otoo
British writer Sharon Dodua Otoo just won the prestigious Bachmann Prize for a story she’d “accidentally” written in German. DW spoke with her about Brexit, xenophobia and life as a Black person in Berlin.
Osborne plans could trigger EU tax war
British plans to considerably lower corporate tax have drawn first reactions from political leaders across the EU. Surely no one wants to be at a disadvantage when it comes to luring companies, or keeping them.
Cavendish outsprints Greipel to clinch Tour stage three
Mark Cavendish has joined Bernard Hinault in second on the all-time list of Tour de France stage winners. The British rider pipped Andre Greipel of Germany to take Monday’s third stage, his second success of the race.
If Russian, British flight suspensions continue, sector’s losses will be exacerbated: Hisham Ali
Russian and British tourism represent the largest influx to South Sinai resorts; until flights are restored the sector will continue to suffer huge losses, says head of South Sinai tourism association
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EasyJet to resume flights to Sharm El-Sheikh early May: Official Tourism Ministry
Control Risks in charge of airport security review will conclude evaluation process for Marsa Alam and Sharm El-Sheikh airports on 28 April
Continued negotiations with Egypt to restore flights: British Ambassador
UK and Russia recently sent delegations to review security in Egyptian airports
‘The Jungle Book’ set for comeback 150 years after Kipling’s birth
“The Jungle Book,” one of Rudyard Kipling’s best-known works, has been beloved by children for decades. But the legacy of the British author and Nobel Prize laureate has been marred by his staunch support of colonialism.
British man first to row non-stop across Pacific Ocean
British adventurer John Beeden has become the first person to row solo and non-stop across the Pacific Ocean, landing in northern Australia on December 27. He previously rowed across the Atlantic in 2011.
Apple disses British surveillance bill
Apple is opposing provisions in a draft UK law that would weaken online encryption by requiring built-in cyber “backdoors” for government spies. The US e-gadgets company says backdoors harm rather than help security.
British singing sensation Ed Sheeran quits social media
Tourism sector awaits ‘mercy of the sky’: Federation chairman
$6bn tourism revenues for 2015, down $1.5bn on 2014
Inaccurate, ‘ridiculous’ claims on UK jet avoiding Egyptian missile: Foreign Ministry
Both governments knew there was no danger; all planes were informed about the routine training exercise taking place
Hegazy’s UK visit focuses on counter-terrorism measures
Visit encompassed open discussions on aspects of cooperation to tackle challenges both countries face
BG to sign petroleum deal worth $4bn
British Gas (BG) is set to sign a deal with the Egyptian government on Sunday during the Economic Summit, with investments estimated at $4bn. The company received $350m from the Egyptian government, after the latter’s decision to pay its delayed debts to foreign energy companies. Egypt delayed paying the dues for oil and gas companies …
TV journalists detained for airing alleged government leaks
The leaks belittle Gulf countries and urge media personnel to incite citizens