JanteChai: Jun 28, 2016

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Game of Thrones: Siri gets sassy about Jon Snow's parentage

This post contains Game of Thrones spoilers. Sunday’s Game of Thrones finale was watched live by a record 8.9 million people — and Siri seems to...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 06:01AM

Istanbul eyewitness: 'We saw a flash of fire'

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has left dozens of people dead or injured.

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Perfect pitch

How Myanmar's National Symphony Orchestra, once barely allowed to perform, is trying to win the hearts of its one-time military masters.

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Being called a 'bitch'

Why is Hillary Clinton so often associated with the word "bitch" - and how offensive is it?

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Many French soldiers died alongside their British allies at the bloody Battle of the Somme, but the conflict is overshadowed in France by Verdun, says Hugh Schofield.

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Journey's end

Maureen and Roger have waited 11 years to visit the place where their son Matthew died in Iraq, to lay a small cross there and to try to understand why he died.

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EU wants 'closest links' with UK after Brexit says Cameron

David Cameron says the rest of the EU wants close links with the UK after Brexit but acknowledges "huge challenges" over immigration and market access.

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Jean-Claude Juncker: 'If you are out, you are out'

Jean-Claude Juncker has told the BBC that the UK has to face the consequences of leaving the EU.

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A guide to Khoisan culture and language

The Khoisan are South Africa's oldest inhabitants. The BBC spent the day with one of the group to learn more about their way of life.

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Angel mosaic revealed at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity

Italian restoration workers at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem have uncovered a mosaic of an angel that was previously hidden beneath plaster.

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Should Rogue One have the traditional Star Wars opening crawl?

Could a movie still feel like Star Wars without those yellow letters floating off into the void of space? Lucasfilm’s upcoming stand-alone movies...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 04:30AM

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Passengers take cover inside airport

The main airport in Istanbul has been attacked with 28 people reportedly killed, and dozens more injured.

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Game of Thrones finale director explains his epic opening sequence

The first 25 minutes of HBO’s Game of Thrones season 6 finale was unlike anything we’ve seen on the Emmy-winning drama before. As directed by...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 03:00AM

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Blade Runner sequel exclusive: Barkhad Abdi joins the cast

EW has learned that the Blade Runner sequel has a new cast member: Barkhad Abdi. The Academy Award nominated actor, best known for his work in 2013...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 03:00AM

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BBC reporter stuck on plane at Istanbul airport

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has killed at least 10 people and injured up to 60, with reports of at least one suicide bomber.

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American Horror Story: Season 6 logo revealed!

A question mark definitely seems appropriate for the sixth season of American Horror Story. On Tuesday, FX unveiled the new logo via social media...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 02:30AM

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Turkey unrest: Ambulances at scene of Istanbul airport attack

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has killed at least 10 people and injured others, with reports that suicide bombers were used.

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J.K. Rowling reveals her IIvermorny house

The hours-long wait is over: J.K. Rowling has revealed which Ilvermorny house she has been sorted into and she is a Thunderbird. The famed Harry...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 01:16AM

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J.K. Rowling's Ilvermorny: What your new wizarding house says about you

Tuesday morning, J.K. Rowling published her latest short story about the history of magic in North America. Unlike the previous series, however,...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 01:01AM

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Blast and gunfire 'at Istanbul airport'

Explosion and gunfire heard at Istanbul's Ataturk airport, Turkish media report

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Nasa tests its most powerful booster yet

Nasa has conducted a second round of test on a booster which is designed to send human beings deep into space.

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Huge fire after freight trains collide in Texas

Two freight trains have collided in Panhandle, Texas, leaving at least one person injured.

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Arrow adds Tyler Ritter in major recurring role

Tyler Ritter has joined the cast of Arrow in a major recurring role for season 5, EW has confirmed. Ritter, whose credits include The McCarthys and...

Published on June 29, 2016 at 12:30AM

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Poland to remove Soviet monuments

Poland is to move more than 200 Soviet monuments to a new museum, but the plan is likely to anger Russia.

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ABC releases fall premiere dates

ABC is the latest network to release its fall 2016 lineup, featuring the September returns of Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, Dancing With the Stars...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 11:16PM

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Breastfeeding brides respond to Canada wedding photo

A Canadian mum has gained internet fame for taking time out of her own wedding to breastfeed her nine-month-old daughter

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J.K. Rowling's Ilvermorny: What we learned from the new story

There is a lot to unpack from the lengthy story that J.K. Rowling published to Pottermore on Tuesday. “Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 10:45PM

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Once Upon a Time bosses on double Evil Queen trouble

Once Upon a Time fans will be seeing double this fall. In a bid to put the Evil Queen behind her once and for all, Regina (Lana Parrilla) used...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 10:45PM

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Game of Thrones finale ratings go boom

Game of Thrones ratings exploded for the HBO drama’s sixth season finale Sunday night, hitting a new record high in the overnight numbers for the...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 10:45PM

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US military failed Americans in Benghazi, says House

A new report from Republicans in the House of Representatives finds that the US military failed to protect the four Americans who died in Benghazi.

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Brexit 'most important moment since Berlin Wall': Le Pen

France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen has called the UK's Brexit vote "the most important moment since the fall of the Berlin Wall".

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Lauren Graham introduces Gilmore Girls to the world in new Netflix promo

Before Netflix launches its upcoming Gilmore Girls revival, it seems only fair that the rest of the world get to catch up on Rory and Lorelai’s...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 09:00PM

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Dwayne Johnson shares icy new Fast & Furious 8 set photo

We might have to start calling him The Glacier now. Dwayne Johnson gave fans another sneak peek at what his character Hobbs is up to in the...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 09:46PM

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Daniel Radcliffe hasn’t ruled out playing Harry Potter again

Daniel Radcliffe spent a decade playing The Boy Who Lived across eight films, from 2001’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to 2011’s Harry...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 08:45PM

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US border authority seeks travellers' social media details

Travellers seeking visa waiver entry to the US may soon be asked to list their social media profiles, if a Department of Homeland Security proposal is enacted.

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President Obama warns against Brexit 'hysteria'

In an interview with America's National Public Radio, US President Barack Obama said there was no need for a hysterical reaction to Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

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Brexit: Highlights of European Parliament debate in Brussels

There was an eventful session in the European Parliament as politicians expressed their sadness and anger at Britain's decision to leave the EU.

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Brexit: Farage and Juncker's close encounter in Brussels

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and UKIP leader Nigel Farage greet each other warmly amidst the media scrum as the EU Parliament gathers in Brussels.

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How global media is reporting Brexit

Britain's vote to leave the European Union has caused widespread dismay in the global media, with many papers warning that the future of the entire EU is at risk.

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Turkey's 'bumpy ride' into the European Union

The BBC's Mark Lowen reports on the challenges facing Turkey as it tries to strengthen its case to join the European Union.

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Power Rangers: Bryan Cranston teases Zordon character details

It’s been 23 years since Emmy-winner and Oscar-nominee Bryan Cranston’s voice appeared in the Power Rangers TV series, and now the actor is teasing...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 08:30PM

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Harrison Ford gets LEGO-fied for Star Wars: The Force Awakens game

Harrison Ford is getting the LEGO treatment. The actor is making his video-game debut in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, out now, reprising his...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 06:30PM

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Pat Summitt, legendary women's basketball coach, dies at 64 after battling Alzheimer's

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com Legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt, 64, died early Tuesday,...

Published on June 28, 2016 at 06:30PM

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