Egypt’s Culture Ministry has restored the Khedive Ismail statue in Ismailia governate, after its federally-unauthorized repainting at the apparent hands of the local municipality. The statue, located on the intersection of Thalathini Street and Mohammed Ali street, was restored to its original appearance by a committee of fine arts experts, members from the National Organization of Urban Harmony, and a restoration specialist.

The Egyptian-Australian Archaeological Mission of the University of Macquarie, Australia have rediscovered the tombs of two statesmen from the Middle Kingdom of Egypt at the Beni Hassan antiquities area in Minya, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa al-Waziry announced. Waziry added that the archaeological mission has been operating in the region since 2009, and reached this discovery during the last week of work in this season.

The killing of Trayvon Martin, a black teenager who went to a Florida store for Skittles but was shot dead by a neighborhood watch volunteer, inflamed the United States in 2012. Six years later, a new television series is reliving what happened and forcing viewers to confront the gut-wrenching agony of losing a child in what Trayvon s parents and the filmmakers hope will enact change. “Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” premiered on the Paramount Network and BET on Monday, a docu-series bankrolled in part by rap mogul Jay Z and due to run in six weekly installments.

The world s largest colony of king penguins has shrunk by almost 90% in the last three decades, researchers said Monday. The colony lies on the subantarctic French island of Île aux Cochons, or Pig Island, and once numbered over two million king penguins. When scientists last stepped foot on the island in 1982, it was not only the world s largest king penguin colony, but the second largest colony of all penguins.

Lowering blood pressure more than usually recommended not only helps prevent heart problems, it also cuts the risk of mental decline that often leads to Alzheimer s disease, a major study finds. It s the first time a single step has been clearly shown to help prevent a dreaded condition that has had people trying crossword puzzles, diet supplements and a host of other things in hope of keeping their mind sharp. In the study, people treated to a top blood pressure reading of 120 instead of 140 were 19 percent less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment. They also had fewer signs of damage on brain scans, and there was a possible trend toward fewer cases of dementia.

Improbable? Maybe, but “Mission Impossible — Fallout,” the sixth and latest stunt-filled edition of the Tom Cruise action franchise has topped the weekend box office in North America, outperforming the five earlier “Impossibles.” The Paramount/Skydance production took in an estimated $61.5 million for the three-day weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations, more than quadrupling the $15 million earned by second-place “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”

HBO will debut the final season of its international hit “Game of Thrones” in the first half of next year and it aims to start production on a prequel in 2019, a network executive said on Wednesday. Casey Bloys, HBO’s president of programming, speaking at a Television Critics Association event, declined to provide details on the eighth and final “Game of Thrones” season or to provide a more specific premiere date.

Pop star Demi Lovato was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday after an apparent drug overdose but remained in stable condition, reports said. A Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that emergency responders transported a 25-year-old woman from an address that matches Lovato’s to a hospital, but did not identify her by name or state her condition.

An online petition with the support of thousands of people across the globe is urging the Egyptian government to let them drink the strange red water found in the sarcophagus recently opened last Thursday in Alexandria. Upon opening the black granite sarcophagus, archaeologists found three skeletons and a red liquid speculated to be sewage water that leaked into the coffin, causing the mummies to decompose according to an Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities report.

According to a National Health Survey monitoring risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Egypt, around 22.8 percent of Egyptians are smokers. The average monthly expenditure for each smoker on cigarettes is LE 410, which is a high percentage, compared to the global expenditure rates on smoking. The results of the survey, announced at a conference organized by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, showed that the cost of 100 packs of manufactured cigarettes is equivalent to about 4.9 percent of the GNP per capital.

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered an ancient pottery manufacturing workshop dating to more than 4,000 years ago in the southern province of Aswan, the Antiquities Ministry said Thursday. The workshop, the oldest pottery workshop in the Old Kingdom, belongs to the 4th Dynasty, spanning 2,613 to 2,494 B.C., the ministry said in a statement. The Old Kingdom is also known as the age when pyramid-building flourished.

A sealed black granite sarcophagus, uncovered by chance in Alexandria, has triggered people s imagination the world over, particularly on social media. The story of the sarcophagus started earlier this month when archaeologists stumbled upon it during an inspection excavation carried out on privately owned land in Sidi Gaber area in Alexandria.

The British royal family has truly captivated the world. From the strength of Queen Elizabeth to the decency of Princes William and Harry, they always give the common people something to talk about. The royal family was the biggest news of the year in 2011 when the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, married Kate Middleton, a commoner who became the duchess of Cambridge in what was deemed as a fairytale love story come true.

Ministry of Antiquities on Monday received 116 antique pieces from Damietta port, following a failed attempt to smuggle them out several years back. Head of Central Administration of Ports Hamdy Hammam told press that the Customs Administration had suspicions over several cargo branded as used furniture and antiques.

Children who listen to music through headphones may be at greater risk of noise-related hearing loss, a Dutch study suggests. Researchers examined hearing test results for 3,316 children ages 9 to 11. They also asked parents about hearing complaints from their children, how often kids used portable music players and how high they typically set the volume. Overall, 443 children, or 14 percent, had at least some difficulty hearing at high frequencies. High frequency hearing loss, especially in younger people, is often caused by noise exposure.

HBO’s (T.N) medieval fantasy series “Game of Thrones” led nominations for the Emmy Awards on Thursday that spanned satire to the supernatural, but streaming service Netflix (NFLX.O) knocked HBO off its 17-year pedestal as the network with the most nods. A slew of first time Emmy contenders included Sandra Oh as the first Asian-American lead comedy actress nominee for her role in quirky spy series “Killing Eve,” and Rachel Brosnahan’s 1950s housewife turned comedian in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

A number of Roman and Byzantine chambers have been uncovered during rescue excavations carried out in Mitt Abu Al-Kom at Marya site in Alexandria. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that one of the discovered chambers has walls composed of huge stone blocks at right angles with burry remains of Roman structures, while the second chamber has marble columns smoothly carved in Doric order Roman style, in addition to a large number of coins.

From a total of 12 Arab filmmakers, two Egyptians have successfully made it to become the newest members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which runs the annual Oscars Awards. Director Mohamed Siam and animator Yasser Hamed are the new members.

The Ministry of Antiquities is set to announce the discovery of a number of mummies and embalming equipment at the Saqqara necropolis on Saturday. The ministry told Ahram Online that the discovery includes a collection of inscribed mummification vessel measuring cups.

The Arab Cinema Festival (ACF) which ran from 28 June to 8 July, proved yet another opportunity for Egyptian cinema to shine, as two Egyptian films, “Al-Naht Fi Al Zaman” (Sculpting in Time) and “Wanas” (Affability), were awarded during the festival: Al-Naht Fi Al Zaman’s premiere earned it the Jury Award, while Wanas stunned audiences and won the short feature film category. Directed by Youssef Nasser, Al-Naht Fi Al Zaman follows the life of acclaimed Egyptian puppeteer Nagi Shaker, highlighting his extensive puppetry in addition to his work in costume and set designing.

President of Okath Market Abdallah Al-Sawwat announced that Prince Sultan Bin Solaiman has ordered the launch of the necessary steps to register “Okath Market” as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it is built on a land rich with antiquities and reliefs , adding that a team has been ordered to excavate the region to prove its old origins. Located in Saudi Arabia, Okath region dates back to the stone age and is considered a central part of the Arab pre-Islamic era, as it was an economic, social and cultural hub. The region also witnessed the evolution of the Arabic language, as well as Arabic poetry and literature.