This article reports on a sea disaster in southern Greece, where a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank, resulting in 78 confirmed deaths. 104 passengers have been saved so far, but hundreds may still be trapped below deck. The search for survivors is ongoing, with the help of the Greek coast guard, Frontex, and the Hellenic Navy. This incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, with over 1,000 people estimated to have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean this year.
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Egyptian authorities have announced the discovery of ancient workshops and tombs at a Pharaonic necropolis near Cairo, dating back to the 30th Pharaonic Dynasty and the Ptolemaic period. The tombs belonged to a head of scribes and priest of Horus and Maat from the fifth dynasty, and the workshops were used to mummify humans and sacred animals. This significant find provides further insight into the ancient Egyptian culture and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting archaeological sites.
After five days of intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire has been agreed to by both sides, starting at 10 p.m. local time on Saturday. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of 33 Palestinians and two people in Israel, and hundreds of thousands of Israelis and more than two million people in Gaza had been largely confined to bomb shelters. Despite a last-minute burst of rocket fire and Israeli airstrikes, the cease-fire brings a sense of relief to the region, though it remains to be seen how long it will last.
Israeli military airstrikes against the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the death of a senior commander and 25 Palestinians, including fighters and civilians. The Israeli army has reported over 500 rockets fired from Gaza, with no casualties reported in Israel so far. Egypt is attempting to broker a cease-fire, but the efforts have been faltering.
Archaeologists from New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World have discovered at least 2,000 mummified ram heads and other animal remains at the temple of Ramses II in the ancient city of Abydos in southern Egypt. The ram heads are believed to be votive offerings, indicating the enduring reverence for Ramses II, even a millennium after his death. The discoveries are expected to expand knowledge of the site and will be put on display in the near future.
The ScanPyramids project has used cosmic-ray muon radiography to uncover a 30-foot-long corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza. Dr. Zahi Hawass believes that the discovery of the corridor could lead to the discovery of the real burial chamber of Khufu, and Mostafa Waziri is hopeful that the discovery will lead to further discoveries. The project is ongoing and the team of archaeologists and scientists are hopeful that further discoveries will be made in the near future.
Archaeologists have uncovered the secrets of a 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy known as the “golden boy”, revealing a wealth of protective amulets and a golden mask. Radiologists at Cairo University used CT scans to uncover signs of wealth and efforts to ensure safe passage to the afterlife, including a golden heart scarab and gold tongue amulet. The discovery has shed new light on ancient Egyptian mummification and belief in the afterlife, providing researchers with an unprecedented insight into the culture.
Barbara Walters, the iconic TV journalist, has died at the age of 93. She was the first female co-anchor of a network evening news broadcast, and was most known for her 25 year tenure as co-host of ABC's "20/20". She conducted the first interview with President George W. Bush after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and was the first American journalist to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.