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Riders of Dandara

Riders of Dandara: inside Upper Egypt’s Mermah horse festival

Just an hour north of Luxor, on the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt, Dandara remains largely untouched by mass tourism. The town reveals a different side of Egypt, where living heritage, strong family ties and community celebrations remain woven into everyday life
A cleaner in a corridor

Who runs Britain? Inside the outsourcing of the British state

ByMark RoweSep 9, 2026
Across the UK, public services are increasingly delivered by private companies working behind the scenes. Critics say outsourcing has not only produced failures and scandals, but changed the relationship between citizen and state
Can e-bikes have a ‘sixth sense’?

Can e-bikes have a ‘sixth sense’?

ByGeographical StaffAug 22, 2026
Cars use advanced sensors to navigate complex traffic. Now, a new generation of e-bikes is finally getting the same upgrade