A major storm over the Gulf of Mexico rapidly intensified early on Friday, taking aim at the heart of the U.S. coastal states and the nation’s oil refining epicentre. CBC | World News

VICTORIA’S SECRET show is one of the most exciting fashion events of the year. A full list of models and Angels has been published, and this is who is reported to be wearing the wings in 2017. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan captured the Pool C title on Thursday afternoon at the $ 800,000 US FIVB World Tour finals by defeating Barbora Hermannova and Marketa Slukova of the Czech Republic in three sets on Thursday in Hamburg, Germany. CBC | Sports News

EASTENDERS fans are on tenterhooks after it was revealed that Albert Square will be rocked by a devastating explosion in the coming weeks, and last night’s episode appeared to hint at when the incident could occur. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed

A South Korean court has found Jay Y. Lee guilty of multiple crimes, including bribery, and sentenced him to five years in prison. CBC | World News

THE pound lifted against the euro on Friday, ahead of a crucial speech by the European Central Bank president Mario Draghi at the Jackson Hole symposium. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

SAMSUNG will unveil the successor to the Gear S3 smartwatch at the IFA consumer technology conference next week, the company confirmed to CNBC. Daily Express :: Tech Feed

DEUTSCHE Bank is targeting Britain’s wealthiest people amid Brexit, as part of its plans to recover its flagging business. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

IT IS four years since Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh announced his retirement. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed

PORTUGAL has been left alarmed after figures showed the number of British tourists visiting the Algarve has slumped. Daily Express :: Travel Feed