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For many, the image of a footballer is not the same than that of any person they know or know of, with sportsmen often taking a much more emotionless, hero-like picture in fans' minds as they play week in and out and enjoy pleasures in life that the majority of the population won't ever experience.

A young humpback whale washed ashore injured by a heavy nylon line entangled in its mouth at a beach in White Rock, British Columbia on Tuesday morning.

NuSTAR, a black hole hunter with sharp X-ray eyes, will be launched from Kwajalein Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean.

Czech Republic finally got the right result in the 2012 Euros following their 2-1 win against Greece at Wroclaw on Tuesday. Two early goals from Petr Jiracek and Vaclav Pilar helped the Czechs keep their hopes of reaching the final eight alive after their disastrous 1-4 loss to Russia in the first game.

Shiite pilgrims targeted as they gathered in capital for religious festival.

Princess Letizia showed off her glam quotient at the Group C Euro 2012 soccer match between Spain and Italy held in Gdansk on Sunday.

The new terracotta warriors, about 110, were unearthed at an excavation site inside the No.1 pit of the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses.

Drew Barrymore's wedding dress was made by Karl Lagerfield and she looked stunning in it.

Lady Gaga takes a dig at Madonna who accused her of copying songs.

Kate Middleton will act as matchmaker at Prince William's 30th birthday party for sister Pippa Middleton.

Kristen Stewart was apparently bullied for not shaving her legs and being a tomboy. The most beautiful woman and actress, Stewart talks about her life to Vanity Fair Magazine.

Tony awards 2012 saw celebrities dazzle on red carpet. Jessic Chastain wore a complete nude dress while other celebrities also rocked the red carpet.

Jennifer Lopez denies her engagement rumours with boyfriend Casper Smart. But keeps flashing her huge diamond ring that is worth millions of pounds.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has become the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch.

Kate Middleton wore a £48 Fake Earrings For Diamond Jubilee Celebrations with her Alexander McQueen dress. Why did the Duchess opt for fake earrings?

Kate Middleton takes a break after the diamond jubilee celebrations. Kate goes to the cinema in denims. Pressure on having a baby builds up on Kate.

Floating dock from Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami poses threat to ecosystem

Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston are trying to go on a lunch date. Husband Brad Pitt is definitely not happy with it. Meanwhile Brangelina spent over £3000 on a curry at an Indian restaurant.

Showcasing their diet regime, a few Turkish athletes, who will participate in London 2012 Olympics, posed with their daily food intake in a unique photo shoot done recently in Ankara

As Euro 2012 kicks off, it's not just the games but the looks of the players that will keep football fans glued to the screens. IBTimes UK looks at the world's sexiest footballers.

Kate Middleton wears same pair of shoes - LK Bennett nude shoes - for many occasions. Why is Duchess so taken with just one style?

On World Environment Day 2012, a gruesome ancient tradition, in the Faroe Islands, off the coast of Denmark, saw the mass killing of whales.

Kate Middleton's beauty secrets have been revealed. To look like Kate Middleton, use light lip gloss, darker eye shadows, subtle blush and good hair do.

Emma Watson in a new look in the trailer of 'Perks of Being a Wallflower.' Emma Watson denies rumours of being in photos topless.

Since 2000 B C, 53 transits have occurred and of these only six have been witnessed since the invention of the telescope in 1608.

Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny has admitted he will try to convince compatriot Yann M'Vila to sign for the Gunners while on Euro 2012 duty with France.

Manchester United have announced that they have agreed on a deal with Shinji Kagawa and Borussia Dortmund for the playmaker's summer move to Old Trafford.

Apart from McCartney, those performing will include Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini.

Chelsea's Champions League hero Didier Drogba is among the 10 nominees for this year's Golden Foot award to succeed Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs, who won the honour last year.