After four years of negotiations and a huge investment in security, Sharm El-Sheikh airport is preparing for direct flights from the UK. Mark Jones went and found some amazing bargains.

Disturbing footage has emerged of a distressed woman trapped by a crowd of men and allegedly being sexually assaulted during New Year's Eve celebrations in Mansoura, Egypt.

Echoing warnings for Turkey and Dubai, the Foreign Office advised travellers to Egypt to be on guard. There are fears that holidaymakers could become an easy 'soft' target for terror groups.

Colin Finnie's empty yacht Simba was reportedly found crashed on a reef weeks after the 67-year-old picked it up in Australia.

The gigantic Skyline building is set to be built on the outskirts of the capital Cairo and will have its own shopping mall, restaurants, cinema, ski slope and the world's biggest infinity pool.

A team of archaeologists, led by former Egyptian minister of antiquities, Mamdouh Eldamaty from Ain Shams University, used ground penetrating radar (GPR) to make their discovery.

Celebrities including Amy Hart and Jade Thirlwall turned out in force on Tuesday to attend the gala night performance at the West End's Dominion Theatre in London.

PATRICK MARMION: With monumental staging evoking the Valley of the Kings, and seismic set-piece belters, this story of Moses and Egyptian pharaoh Ramses has hyperbole with G-force.

Half a century ago Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz had a hit with Godspell . Then, in 1991, he begat an Old Testament stinker called Children Of Eden .

Biblical musical The Prince Of Egypt, opened at  London's Dominion Theatre last week winning high praise. Luke Brady discusses his first West End leading role as Moses.

Greek authorities have expressed concern over the possibility of the virus spreading on islands such as Lesbos, where thousands of migrants are crammed in overcrowded camps or living rough.

On his arrival in the UK, Mark Rumble, from Didcot, collapsed in his cell, he went on to test negative for coronavirus. He pleaded guilty to drugs conspiracy charges.

Murdered Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen's father has issued a stark warning to suspected murderer Farouk Abdulhak, as he calls for him to return to the UK for questioning.

The Gaza Strip, an enclave bordering Israel which has 5,154 people per km, reported two cases of Covid-19 today. The two patients, both Gazans, had travelled to Pakistan before returning.

The winger is a crucial player for Egypt and almost guaranteed to miss a chunk of action for Liverpool in January due to the African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon.

Lara Logan has spoken about her brutal sex assault in Egypt in 2011. She was reporting from Cairo when a mob of hundreds stripped and violated her.

These pictures include soldiers playing with kangaroos in Egypt, a Kiwi soldier writing graffiti on the side of a shed, and a large band playing music while walking through destroyed streets.

Mo Salah's off colour performances for Egypt at the 2018 World Cup were down to his dispute with the country's FA over his image rights, according to a former official. 

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: Last week's tour of Pakistan has been widely acknowledged as a triumph for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It's the tour where they came of age.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: Four shortlisted artists were asked to share the £40,000 Turner Prize instead of having one winner. Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo shared Booker Prize.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: Few of my friends had small babies, the house seemed stiflingly silent (bar my son's crying) and both the days and the nights felt endless.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: I won't be so cravenly woke as to pretend that attractive youth isn't still admired in our society and that its currency doesn't still exist.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: Covid-19 is so powerful that it is tearing up life as we have previously known it. It is everywhere around us, dominating everything- yet we can't see it.

Prince William is certainly a man of his word. In the TV documentary marking Prince Charles’s 70th birthday, Wills said he admired his father’s work but insisted that he wanted to do things his own way.

AMANDA PLATELL: Yes, Brangelina are a silly Hollywood couple - they split in hysterical haste after Jolie accused Pitt of drunkenly yelling at their son Maddox aboard their private jet.

This week her first child, Prince William, proved himself to be a true carrier of his mother's torch in the way he demonstrated his support for the gay community.

PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Many will ask why she ever put her trust in internet dating. But why wouldn't she? Millions of people, young and old, use dating apps all the time.

Katharine McPhee revealed there was even more to her showstopping wedding gown than met the eye, during the 35-year-old's interview with Vogue.

Robbie Williams has revealed he was 'unable to leave the sofa' for three years as he battled with the crippling disorder agoraphobia.

The 71st Emmy nominations were announced by presenters Ken Jeong and D'Arcy Carden from Los Angeles on Tuesday/ And there were plenty of names left off the long list.

The unsuspecting third and fourth graders had been rehearsing their rendition of the 36-year-old country crooner's hit The Champion at Nissan Stadium in Nashville

The trio will be returning to their roles as judges for the upcoming third season, the executives announced in a statement on Monday. Bobby Bones will also be returning as in-house mentor.

Sean Spicer has been announced as a contestant on Dancing With The Stars Season 28, sparking a backlash on social media as it's revealed he could earn up to $295,000 for his moves.

On Wednesday the crooner - best known for his hit songs as well as his appearance on Will & Grace - shared a sweet photo where he was kissing the beauty on the head.

Kelly Clarkson put in some serious work on a new promotion for her upcoming talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. In the charming new video the American Idol winner puts a fresh

It was announced last month that Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie all will return as judges for the trailblazing reality competition show.

Sometimes the best accessory is a husband dressed in all black, as music star Tori Kelly displayed on Wednesday at CMT's Artist of the Year event in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 38-year-old Oscar winner was the spitting image of the late Queen of Soul with her 1966-era flip wig

Simon Cowell, 60, wasted no time hitting the beach and swiftly whipping his shirt off to showcase his sensational weight loss on Wednesday after touching down in Barbados.

Texan-born dancer Todrick Hall who found fame on American Idol, is the newest dance captain to join The Greatest Dancer. Cheryl reveals her friendship with the new addition to the line-up.

She's gearing up for an upcoming US tour alongside fellow musician husband David Foster. 

Kelly Clarkson was taking a night off, attending the 2020 Hollywood Beauty Awards at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles on Thursday night, donning a figure-hugging PVC dress.

Katy Perry dazzled in pastel pink as she hit the blue carpet with fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for the American Idol premiere party in Hollywood on Wednesday evening.

Queen's original band members Brian May and Roger Taylor have kicked off their Rhapsody Tour Down Under.

Despite his own massively successful career in the entertainment industry, Lionel Richie never wanted to sugarcoat just how difficult breaking into the spotlight can be for his 21-year-old daughter Sofia.

Katy Perry attempted to keep a low profile beneath a slew of clothing while making a quick stop at her Los Angeles office on Wednesday afternoon. Perry appeared visibly makeup free for her outing.

The 28-year-old musician from Gonzales, Louisiana earned a standing ovation from the judges on Sunday's episode of American Idol as he scored a ticket to Hollywood. 

The 35-year-old pop star revealed the unusual cocktail she drinks to stay healthy while judging contestants on American Idol's Hollywood Week on Monday.

Katy Perry dressed up as the Easter bunny ahead of Sunday's American Idol episode. She got on Facebook Live 15 minutes before the pre-taped show to chat with her fans.

American Idol's first remote episode earned the show its lowest ratings of the season.  While the show's numbers were mediocre, Katy Perry's costume choice certainly had people talking.