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Adidas is releasing a second wave of Yeezy shoes into the market as it moves to clear out the inventory of its defunct collaboration with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.

Biogen Inc. agreed to acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $7.3 billion, including debt, to expand its rare disease

The Baltimore Orioles have their eyes set on an All-Star pitcher.The Baltimore Orioles are at the top of the AL East standings at the time of this writing with an impressive 62-40 record. They are clear buyers at the trade deadline because of it, and the primary area that they will be focusing o...

Uncertainty over the end point for the European Central Bank’s unprecedented bout of interest-rate hiking will hang over

A gauge of developing nation currencies dropped for the first time this week as a hawkish tweak to

An actor with dwarfism has hit out at the new film Wonka for casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. George Coppen, 26, said the part should have been offered to an actor with the condition because there is already a shortage of appropriate roles for people with dwarfism. The upcoming movie will focus on the life of Willy Wonka, the mysterious character at the centre of the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, played by Timothee Chalamet. It features Grant as an Oompa Loompa trapped inside a jar. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In previous versions of the story based on Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the characters were played by actors with dwarfism. Coppen, whose father played an Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, said: “A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love. “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.” In the trailer, Grant’s character is seen saying: “I will have you know that I am a perfectly respectable size for an Oompa Loompa."Wonka replies: “An Oompa what now?” The Oompa Loopma says: “Allow me to refresh your memory.” “Oh, I don't think I want to hear that,” Wonka says. “Too late,” the Oompa Loompa answers. “I’ve started dancing now. Once we’ve started we can’t stop.” People commented on Grant’s role on Twitter. One person wrote: “Hugh Grant is definitely in his IDGAF [I don’t give a f***] era, every decision this man makes is insane and I love it.” Another wrote: “Thought another Wonka movie was unnecessary but now I'm sold, give me more Oompa Loompa Hugh Grant”. Wonka’s release date is 15 December 2023. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Riyad Mahrez has completed his transfer from Man City to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli.

Provides an overview of Niger, including key dates and facts about this west African country.

Vitol’s Turkish fuel distribution company Petrol Ofisi is in advanced talks to buy BP Plc’s gas station network

FRANKFURT The European Central Bank should take "a firm step further" on interest rates but whether or not

The Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict.

Europe’s wildfire threat is spreading to the French Riviera, while firefighters in Greece battle more than 100 blazes.