JanteChai: Jul 5, 2016

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

In pictures

Criscent Bwambale, six, sees for the first time after an operation to remove cataracts in Uganda.

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Star Trek at Comic-Con: William Shatner, more to mark 50th anniversary

Star Trek is boldly going where it’s gone before: to Comic-Con. To mark the 50th anniversary of the space-exploration cult sensation, the franchise...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 03:45AM

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After Brexit

The Romanian community in the UK has been growing dramatically, so the Brexit vote has created anxiety among many living in London.

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Soldier's mother: 'I just miss him dreadfully'

The long-awaited Chilcot report into the Iraq war is due to be published on Wednesday.

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Hidden treats

Home cooks, aided by social media, online delivery platforms, and a growing willingness to experiment, are finding larger appetites for their food.

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Queens of Syria

Queens of Syria, a modern adaptation of Euripides's anti-war play The Trojan Women is opening at London's Young Vic before touring the UK.

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Matt Damon speaks out about gun control in Jason Bourne interview

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Jason Bourne is getting tough on guns. Asked to comment on gun control while promoting his new film...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 04:45AM

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Muslims around the world mark end of Ramadan

Around the world, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, but violence marred the build-up.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/29fDMmo

Taiwan missile survivor: 'I feel lucky to be alive'

A Vietnamese migrant worker who survived a Taiwanese missile hitting his boat has told the BBC he feels lucky to be alive.

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Gregg Sulkin teases 'flirtation' in Young & Hungry guest appearance

Loud neighbors are the worst part of apartment living — and Gabi and Sofia get to experience that problem firsthand on Wednesday’s new episode of...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 02:46AM

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Dhaka attack: 'Sense of security has changed'

Antonio a regular at the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in Dhaka speaks to BBC News about how life has changed.

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Stephen Colbert shares how he knew his wife was ‘the one'

Stephen Colbert knew instantly his wife was “the one.” He saw her in a theater lobby and thought, “her. That’s your wife. You’re going to marry her...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 04:00AM

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The Spice Girls' 'Wannabe' gets a feminist remake

Twenty years ago, “Wannabe” turned the Spice Girls into international pop stars, and now the catchy tune is making an even bigger statement. On...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 02:46AM

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Baghdad suicide attack death toll rises sharply to 250

The official death toll from Sunday's bombing in the Iraqi capital Baghdad rises dramatically to 250, after an earlier estimate of 165.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/29vjCdj

MEPs criticise Farage and Johnson political exits

Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage have been criticised at the European Parliament following their prominent parts in the Leave campaign.

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Imperium trailer: Daniel Radcliffe infiltrates a group of neo-Nazis

Daniel Radcliffe’s big screen year has been fairly light-hearted so far, thanks top his appearances in Now You See Me 2 and Swiss Army Man. But...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 03:15AM

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Kidnapped Sierra Leone diplomat released in Nigeria

The former head of Sierra Leone's army, Maj Gen Nelson Williams, who was kidnapped in Nigeria last week has been freed, officials say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/29uOsTI

Nigerian DJ Obi attempts to break world record with 10-day set

A Nigerian DJ is attempting to break a world record for the longest set ever played.

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Anger at Swedish festival sex attacks

Police seeking young males after attacks at Bravalla festival and free event Putte I Parken.

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Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July party: See all the new patriotic photos

Didn’t you hear? Taylor Swift had a get-together for the Fourth of July this weekend complete with matching bathing suit changes, an embellished...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 02:00AM

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Teen Wolf: Tyler Posey says Scott's staying single in season 6

Teen Wolf’s fifth season put Scott McCall to the test: Scott lost everything when Theo divided his pack, even threatening Scott’s bromance with...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 12:45AM

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Quantico adds Blair Underwood as new series regular

Blair Underwood has joined the cast of Quantico as a new series regular in season 2, EW has learned. Underwood will play Owen Hall, a charming,...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 01:15AM

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American Horror Story season 6 premiere date announced

A brand new horror story is coming in just over two months, and thankfully fans will get some laughs in before they start screaming. FX on Tuesday...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 01:15AM

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Russo brothers adapting The Warriors as one-hour TV series

Anthony and Joe Russo have directed two blockbuster Marvel superhero films, and now the brothers are shifting their focus from the big screen to...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 12:30AM

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CW shows to be available on Netflix 8 days after season finale airs

And the partnership between Netflix and The CW continues. The CW has reached a new multi-year agreement with Netflix, which allows Netflix to...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 12:30AM

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Shonda Rhimes shoots down Jesse Williams controversy in a perfect 55 characters

After actor and activist Jesse Williams gave an impassioned speech about being black in America at the recent BET Awards, petitions sprung up...

Published on July 6, 2016 at 12:30AM

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EgyptAir crash: Recorder shows pilots 'battled fire'

Pilots of the EgyptAir jet that crashed in the Mediterranean in May battled to extinguish a fire, the cockpit voice recorder reportedly shows.

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Mumford & Sons condemn sexual assaults at Swedish music festivals

Some of the biggest names in international music aren’t happy with the organizers of Sweden’s Bravalla music festival after five rapes and 12...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 10:15PM

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Jerry Seinfeld and Khloé Kardashian (okay, Maya Rudolph) go for a ride on Maya & Marty

Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee recently revved up season 8, which features such funny famous folks as Judd Apatow, John Oliver,...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 08:30PM

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DJI drones gain geo-fencing safety feature opt-out

DJI has updated its app to allow drone owners to fly its aircraft into restricted areas they were previously prevented from entering.

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Faluja: Iraqi Shia militia 'killed and seized civilians'

Shia militants who fought alongside the Iraqi army in Falluja may have seized nearly 900 civilians - believed to be Sunni - and killed nearly 50, the UN says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/29nDoV9

Zimbabwe civil servants strike over unpaid wages

Workers in Zimbabwe go on strike over unpaid salaries, affecting schools and hospitals, a day ahead of a suggested national shutdown called by activists.

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Helicopter carrying military officers crashes in northern Turkey

A helicopter carrying military officers to Eid celebrations crashes in northern Turkey.

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Marvel's young superheroes channel their activist sides in new series Champions

It’s a strange time to be a young person. Even as old social and political institutions get rocked by unexpected outcomes from the Brexit vote and...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 10:15PM

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Lin-Manuel Miranda names his top 5 rappers of all time

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip hop musical Hamilton is filled with references to contemporary rappers, and now we officially know Miranda’s take on the...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 10:15PM

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Verviers terror suspects jailed in Belgium

Four members of a so-called Islamic State cell dismantled in the Belgian town of Verviers last year are jailed for between eight and 16 years.

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Brexit blues?

In our series of letters from African journalists, media trainer Joseph Warungu takes a satirical look at why, in the aftermath of the UK referendum, Britain could now qualify for a place in the African Union.

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Tanzania bans shisha smoking over health concerns

Tanzania bans the smoking of shishas or water pipes - popular with young people - over concerns of links with drug or alcohol abuse.

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Istanbul airport attack: 30 charged including Russians

Turkey charges 17 more suspects - including 11 Russians - over the bombings which caused carnage at Istanbul's Ataturk airport last month.

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Clinton 'careless' with emails - FBI

FBI says Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton was "extremely careless" in handling classified information

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Ghostbusters clip: The team tests out new gadgets

There are just 10 days to go until the new Ghostbusters arrives, and Paul Feig’s team of ghost-busting leading ladies are giving their new gadgets...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Kendrick Lamar, Janelle Monáe celebrate Fourth of July at the White House

Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monáe celebrated Fourth of July at the White House on Monday with President Obama, White House staff, and their families...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 06:45PM

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Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart laugh so hard they cry while impersonating each other

After shooting Central Intelligence, hosting the MTV Movie Awards, and preparing for the upcoming Jumanji reboot, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 07:15PM

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Taylor Swift celebrates Fourth of July with Blake Lively, Uzo Aduba, Gigi Hadid, more

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July festivities were already in full swing over the weekend, but on...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 06:45PM

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