Business, Politics
G7 Countries to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Diesel
The G7, a group of seven major economies, has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel onto the global market.
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Entertainment
Diddy Moved to Solitary Confinement After Report on Prison Life
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the famous rapper known as Diddy, has been moved to solitary confinement in prison.
Entertainment
TV Host Alison Hammond Has Heart Check-Up in Hospital
Alison Hammond, a well-known presenter on the UK show This Morning, left the programme early on Friday.
Politics
US Sends More Troops and a Warship Near Iran
The United States is sending a new aircraft carrier and around 10,000 troops to the Middle East. This comes amid growing concern about possible conflict with Iran.
Business, Entertainment
Gordon Ramsay's UK Restaurants Still Losing Money Despite £100m Sales
Gordon Ramsay's UK restaurant business has recorded sales of more than £100m, but it has still failed to make a profit, according to new figures.
Sports
Naomi Osaka Talks Tennis, Mental Health, and Her Return to Beijing
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has spoken about returning to the China Open in Beijing, a tournament she has won before.
Sports
Wakefield Trinity Chase Grand Final Glory
Wakefield Trinity, a rugby league club in England, is enjoying an unexpected and rapid ascent this season. The team was previously considered unfancied, meaning few people expected much from them.
Sports
Browns' QB Situation Changes as Deshaun Watson Improves
The quarterback situation for the Cleveland Browns has taken a new turn. Deshaun Watson has shown a sudden resurgence in his play.
Travel, Politics
Government Plans to End Extra Fees for Families Sitting Together on Flights
The UK government has announced plans to stop airlines charging extra fees for parents to sit next to their children on flights. Currently, some airlines charge extra money for families who want to sit together.
Politics
Australia: New Rules for Students, and Change at eSafety Agency
Australia's Labor government has announced plans to make it harder for international students to switch their course of study once they have arrived in the country. The change is part of wider efforts to manage the numbe
Sports
Steelers Cornerback Jalen Ramsey Plays vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey was listed as active for Thursday Night Football.
Politics
Trump Says Secret Service Wanted Him to Take Down Oval Office
President Trump has said that the Secret Service wanted him to 'take down' the Oval Office, the main room in the White House where he works. However, Trump has said he rejected this plan.
Politics, Travel
Netanyahu Says Flydubai Pilot Wanted to Crash Plane
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken about a pilot who worked for the airline Flydubai.
Politics
French High School Protests Turn Violent
Protests at French high schools have escalated into violence, with authorities reporting dozens of injuries.
Entertainment
Rapper Rick Ross Arrested on Battery Charge in Miami Beach
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge, according to local reports.
Technology, Politics
Trump's New Name for AI Boosts Demand for Slovenian Websites
US President Donald Trump wants to change the name used for artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI. He prefers the term 'super intelligence', which is shortened to 'SI'.
Nature, Travel
Flood Watch Issued for Central Texas
Central Texas is under a Flood Watch as heavy rain continues to fall.
Business
Pensioner Pays £300 a Month for Energy but Still Feels Cold
A pensioner in the UK says she is still cold at home, even though she pays £300 a month for her energy bills. She fears this winter will be 'horrific' because of rising costs.
Politics
Texas Candidate Paxton Privately Criticized Trump's Convention
Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee in Texas, has reportedly made private comments criticizing former President Trump.
Travel
Plane to Israel Drops Suddenly, Passenger Describes 'Rollercoaster'
A plane heading to Israel suddenly dropped 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes, according to a passenger on board. The aircraft was later diverted, meaning it did not complete its original journey and landed somew
