Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir on Friday inspected work sites along the section from Marsa Matrouh to Nubariya of the first line of the High-Speed Electric Train Network (Ain Sokhna–Alamein–Marsa Matrouh), which extends 660 km and is part of the Sokhna–Dekheila logistics corridor.

Carapaz claims Tour de France stage 18

PARIS — Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz climbed to victory on the Alpine 18th stage of the Tour de France as race leader Tadej Pogacar lost a key teammate to illness.

Bahrain warns residents as US-Iran strikes spread across Gulf

Bahrain activated its sirens Friday, warning residents to shelter from detected fire hours after the US military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran.

Barca’s De Jong suffers torn ligament

MADRID — Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undergoing treatment on a torn knee ligament suffered while on national duty at the World Cup, the Spanish champions said.

Modric extends contract with AC Milan

PARIS — Croatian veteran Luka Modric has extended his contract with AC Milan by one season, the Serie A club announced.