British holidaymakers in Spain are at risk from deadly ‘West Nile’ virus

British holidaymakers in Spain are at risk from deadly ‘West Nile’ virus spread by mosquitos, experts say as outbreak kills two in Seville and puts eight in intensive care Outbreak of West Nile virus claimed the lives of two people in Seville, Spain Virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, also put eight in hospital intensive … Read more

£3bn Ethiopian dam across Blue Nile causes Egypt tensions

Ethiopia has announced that it has started filling a lake behind its newly-constructed, £3billion dam – a move that could spark conflict with downstream neighbour Egypt amid fears it will reduce the Nile to a trickle.  Seleshi Bekele, Ethiopia’s water minister, announced the move Wednesday – one day after the latest round of talks with … Read more

Egyptian mummies discovered in the Taposiris Magna temple on the Nile delta

The mummies of two high-status ancient Egyptians discovered in a temple on the Nile delta may bring researchers a step closer to finding the remains of Cleopatra, the legendary Egyptian queen. The mummies, which had lain undisturbed for 2,000 years, are in a poor state of preservation because water had seeped into the tomb, according to … Read more

Chic star Nile Rodgers and James Bond composer David Arnold to mentor Ivor Novello Award nominees

Chic star Nile Rodgers and James Bond composer David Arnold are among five artists who will mentor musicians as part of the Ivor Novello Awards new scheme.  Five British and Irish songwriters and composers have been shortlisted for the Rising Star award, with each winning a spot on the year-long programme with Apple Music. David, 58, … Read more

At least 26 US tourists are held in 14-day quarantine aboard River Nile cruise ship in Egypt

At least 26 US tourists are being held in quarantine for 14 days aboard a River Nile cruise ship in Egypt. Scores of foreign visitors and Egyptian crew remain quarantined on board the ship from which 45 suspected coronavirus cases have been evacuated. US, French and Indian nationals are among those stranded near the southern … Read more

Where will the world’s next Zika, West Nile or dengue come from?

The countries most likely to be responsible an outbreak of a contagious killer virus such as Zika or dengue have been revealed by scientists.  Researchers have created heat maps to show viral hot-spots around the world, by working out which animals are most likely to spread illnesses and where. The maps show where existing flaviviruses … Read more

The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries about Nile cruise ships and UK seaside hotels

Are there any child-friendly Nile cruise ships? Where can I find a nice seaside hotel near Hertfordshire? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 14:04 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 10:42 GMT, 23 December 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week’s topics also … Read more