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Operation Mincemeat tells the story of the elaborate deception behind the invasion of Sicily in WW2: Set in 1943, the Allies are planning an all-out assault on Sicily to weaken Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe. However, the German army was well-fortified and prepared for all their invasions, which led two British intelligence officers, Ewen Montagu (played by Colin Firth) and Charles Cholmondeley (Matthew Macfadyen), to devise an ingenious plan. Based on this true story, the film follows the two officers as they plant a false coded message on a corpse, hoping the enemy will scoop it up and take the bait. This obscure part of the war makes for a great watch for history buffs or those who enjoy drama-filled war movies. Operation Mincemeat is a Netflix film, so expect to see it on the streaming site soon or head to several cinemas nationwide where the film is currently being shown.

Fun fact: Operation mincemeat saw the involvement of one Lt. Col. Ian Fleming, who used his wartime experience to create James Bond and other spy characters.

⚽ The race for top 4 in the English Premier League continues: Tottenham and Burnley wrapped up their match just as we were hitting send, with Spurs taking home the 1-0 victory. Spurs beat Arsenal in a humiliating 3-0 thrashing leaving them one point behind the Gunners, who hold on to their top 4 position with their teeth and fingernails. Meanwhile, West Ham v Manchester City kicked off at 3pm, with the game potentially bringing City closer to retaining the league title or reviving Liverpool's hopes before the last round. Several other teams also hit the field at 3pm — Aston Villa v Crystal Palace, Leeds v Brighton, Watford v Leicester City, as well as Wolverhampton v Norwich — and are ongoing as we dispatch. The last matches in England will bring together Everton and Brentford at 5:30pm.

Nine La Liga matches are starting at 7:30pm: Cadiz v Real Madrid; Getafe v Barcelona; Atletico Madrid v Seville; Celta Vigo v Elche; Atletico Bilbao v Osasuna; Levante v Deportivo Alaves; Real Mallorca v Rayo Vallecano; Real Betis v Granada; Villarreal v Real Sociedad.

The Italian League is entering its final and decisive rounds with the attention on two matches: Milan will play against Atlanta at 6pm and Cagliari against Inter at 8:45pm. Milan is currently at the top of the league, above Inter with two points, while each team has two matches left until the end of the competition.

And here in Egypt: Ismaili and Ceramica Cleopatra will compete at 4pm, while El Mokawloon plays against Enppi at 6:30 pm, and Pyramids with Farco at 9pm.

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CAF agrees to move African Nations qualifiers so that Egyptian team is present: The Confederation of African Football has agreed to amend the dates of Egypt's matches against Guinea and Ethiopia in the African Nations qualifiers to 5 and 9 June, respectively, instead of 2 and 6 June, according to a statement on Thursday. The rescheduling comes at the request of the Egyptian Football Association due to the proximity to the date of the African Champions League final match (scheduled for 30 May). Al Ahly qualified for the May league match yesterday after defeating Algeria’s ES Setif. Al Ahly will face Morocco’s Wydad in the final with the hope of getting the top title for the third time in a row.

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Hummus and Go serves Palestinian street food: New Cairo folks can head to The Yard in Rehab city, where the new Palestinian food truck is parked. Hummus and Go first appeared during Ramadan serving sohour dishes such as falafel, foul, and salads. If you’re a hummus fan, then you’ll be delighted to hear that the food truck’s namesake is deliciously prepared, with many different variations to choose from. There are hummus salads, dips, and even hummus-stuffed foul, but we recommend the creamy roasted red pepper hummus or their hummus and beef. Hummus and Go is a great place to get your Friday breakfast fix or head there to stock up on a few salads to keep on hand.

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Head to a swing dancing night at Minglings tonight: The Heliopolis venue is hosting a swing dancing night tonight at 8pm, with an introductory class to the dance, dancing games, and competitions. Minglings urges people to get dressed in their “20s or 50s outfits” to really get into the spirit.

The Cairo Opera House is showing an exhibition with works from father and son artists: Art ran in the family for the late Salah Tahir and his son Ayman Tahir. Salah was appointed as head of the Museum of Modern Arts and then as head of the Opera in the 1960s. He also joined Al Ahram in 1966 as artistic consultant, holding the position until his death in 2007. Over his lifetime he painted over 15k paintings that were shown across the world. Today his son continues his artistic legacy, putting his paintings side by side with his father’s in an exhibition called Through the Eyes of Safeya which is on display until 18 May at the Cairo Opera House.

Also at the Opera House, Austrian Duo Aliada is performing today at 8pm as part of the Austrian Cultural Forum’s celebration of the Europe Month of May. Duo Aliada consists of saxophonist Michał Knot and accordionist Bogdan Laketic who set out to explore the musical landscapes of Eastern Europe and the Western hemisphere.

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How biotechnology emerged as one of the world’s top sectors in a matter of decades: From Breakthrough to Blockbuster by Donald L. Drakeman, Lisa N. Drakeman, and Nektarios Oraiopoulos follows the sector from the 1970s when several scientific breakthroughs promised to pioneer the creation of new meds. As the discoveries began to earn Nobel Prizes, investors wanted in on the sector and poured into biotech startups around the world who were attempting to compete with major pharma companies who had been in operation for a century. The success of the sector was soon realized as these small biotech companies now create nearly 40% more of the most important treatments for previously unmet medical conditions — all with less capital and costs. The book shows how a supportive environment, from VCs to the government, helped the entrepreneurial biotech industry to expand with unprecedented efficiency.