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The Perfect Mother is a bite-sized mystery that will keep you guessing till the very end. Set in Paris and Berlin, the new Netflix thriller is mostly French, but also includes a bit of spoken German. The mini-series revolves around a mother, Helene, whose daughter is implicated in a murder, and it explores how the role of being a mother can sometimes overpower moral decisions. As Helene works hard to prove her daughter’s innocence, some harrowing truths begin to unravel, and she begins to question if her daughter is as innocent as she believed she was. You will likely change your perspective on who is guilty several times throughout the four episodes, which we believe may just be the perfect number — who has time for 10-12 episodes anymore? Each episode is less than an hour long, making this an easy, fast-paced show to binge.

⚽ Salah x Keita: Today, the Egyptian national team will play an important confrontation in the opening of its campaign in the 2023 African Nations Cup qualifiers against the Guinean team at 9pm. Egypt sits in a group that includes Ethiopia and Malawi, as well as Guinea, which is led by fellow Liverpool player Naby Keita. Two teams from each group qualify for the tournament that will take place in Côte d'Ivoire. This is the first official test for coach Ihab Galal with the Egyptian national team. The match between Malawi and Ethiopia kicked off at 3pm and continues as we dispatch.

The European play-off match to determine the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Ukraine starts today at 6pm. Wales qualified for the play-off final at the expense of Austria, while Ukraine overtook Scotland a few days ago.

The European Nations League continues: There are nine matches today. We recommend that you follow the matches of the Czech Republic v Spain and Portugal v Switzerland, both of which start at 8:45pm tonight.

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One of our favorite Zamalek spots branches out to West Cairo: Crimson Bar & Grill brings its signature delectables to Arkan Extension. It may not have Zamalek’s stunning Nile views, but Crimson Arkan makes up for it with an elegant yet comfortable ambience, scrumptious dishes, and impeccable service. The new space boasts indoor and outdoor areas — we recommend reserving a table outside for a solid al fresco fine dining experience. With a wide selection of dishes, you really can’t go wrong with anything off their menu. We recommend the Chateaubriand if you’re sharing the meal with someone special, or their Pasta Ai Gamberetti, which is smothered in Crimson’s special rose sauce with seared shrimp.

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Collecting art on a budget: TAM Gallery is hosting its popular Summer Affordable Art Show at their venue in Abu Rawash, featuring over 150 contemporary Egyptian artists. Hundreds of artwork of varying styles and sizes will be divided over different displays based on their prices, which range between EGP 2k-25k. In this round of the Summer Affordable Art Show, TAM Gallery has collaborated with the UNHCR and will be showcasing the works of refugee artists from Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The exhibition runs until the end of August.

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Jump a century back in time with Violeta, a historical fiction novel that begins in South America in 1920. The New York Times bestseller revolves around a woman who bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. Through the span of her 100-year life, Violeta del Valle experiences quite an eventful life, including living through not one, but two different pandemics, which makes this a timely, cathartic read. Violeta also lives through the fight for women’s rights, the rise and fall of Cold War-era tyrants, heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, and the tragic story of her drug-addled daughter who dies while giving birth. With determination and an unlikely sense of humor, author Isabel Allende brings to life an epic that is deeply emotional and fiercely inspiring.