Padel’s Olympic ambition
Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world, and is pushing to make its Olympic debut.

Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world, and is pushing to make its Olympic debut.









As Egypt considers defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, memories of its war in Yemen in the 1960s loom large.

Some countries in the region say it infringes on their rights.
Eastern Libya’s parliament backs a sea border pact with Ankara, a shift that analysts say redraws Libya’s alliances.
FIFA punishes Egypt’s head coach, forward and team manager for their comments after their World Cup loss to Argentina.
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain ‘strictly defensive’, as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.
A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion.
Presidency says Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with support to defend its security and protect its resources.
Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take ‘any measure’ to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.