'We are being pushed out of the industry we love': Hugh Grant's Wonka role slammed by actor with dwarfism
Hugh Grant's role in 'Wonka' has been criticised by an actor with dwarfism, who believes the Oompa-Loompas should be portrayed by those with the condition.
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Niger Soldiers Claim Military Coup After President Is Detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was
1970-01-01 08:00
Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced
As mystery swirls over Qin Gang's removal, questions have arisen over what this means for Chinese diplomacy.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu
Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu praised N Korea’s military as the “most powerful” in the world.
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Singapore to execute first woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.
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HSBC to raise prime lending rate to 5.875% after Hong Kong rate hike
HONG KONG HSBC Holdings said on Thursday it is raising its best lending rate in Hong Kong by
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Western tanks get pummelled on front line
Russians use layers of mines to prevent Ukraine's advance on the southern front.
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MLB trade grades: Angels-White Sox deal takes Shohei Ohtani off the table
The Los Angeles Angels traded for Lucas Giolito and more from the Chicago White Sox, signaling they are going for it. A Shohei Ohtani deal, it would appear, is off the table.We have a trade! And a big one at that.Lucas Giolito is one of the better rental starting pitchers on the trade market...
1970-01-01 08:00
Search ends for 9-month-old who went missing with his 2-year-old sister after they were swept away by floodwaters in Pennsylvania, police say
The search for the 9-month-old who was swept away by floodwaters in southeast Pennsylvania has concluded after 12 days of searching, with no sign of the child, authorities said Wednesday.
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Justin Jefferson taking on new role with Vikings offense
Justin Jefferson has become an immediate superstar with the Vikings, but now the former first-round pick is ready to embrace a new role in Minnesota.In just three seasons, there aren't many things that wide receiver Justin Jefferson hasn't been for the Minnesota Vikings.Jefferson h...
1970-01-01 08:00
HKMA ups rates, matching Fed, says banks' bad loans remain steady
HONG KONG (Reuters) -The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday raised its base rate charged through the overnight discount
1970-01-01 08:00
Astros, Rangers benches clear after Adolis Garcia grand slam
The Astros and Rangers rivalry got ultra-heated on Wednesday night with the benches clearing and multiple ejections after an Adolis Garcia grand slam.After the Houston Astros took the first two games of their crucial series against the rival Texas Rangers, they went for the sweep on Wednesday ni...
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