New Premier League season kicks off
As the summer of sport continues with the new Premier League season kicking off tomorrow, the IB Times looks at who is set to shine this year on the field.
Pussy Riot found guilty of hooliganism
Three members of the feminist punk band, Pussy Riot, have been found guilty or hooliganism motivated by religious hatred or hostility, in a Moscow court.
Ian Brady may have revealed grave of Keith Bennett
The legal advocate of the Moors murderer Ian Brady has been arrested for allegedly failing to reveal where the body of one of his victims, 12 year old Keith Bennett, is buried.
Britain and Ecuador row over Assange's asylum
Britain and Ecuador are locked in a diplomatic tussle, after the South American country granted Wikileaks founder Julian Assange political asylum.
South African police gun down striking miners
At least 30 people have been killed after police opened fire on striking platinum miners at the Marikana mine north west of Johannesburg, one of the bloodiest police operations since apartheid ended in South Africa.
Tony Nicklinson Loses Right to Die Court Challenge
Tony Nicklinson, who sufferers from an acute form of paralysis known as locked-in syndrome, has lost a high court battle for the right to end his life.
Man Utd agree £24m deal for Robin Van Persie
Whilst England were beating Italy 2-1 in a friendly in Switzerland, the biggest news of the transfer window was announced, that a deal had been made between Arsenal and Manchester United over Robin Van Persie.
Three Hurt in Bomb Blast near UN Hotel in Damascus
A series of explosions have been reported in Damascus, following a blast near a hotel used by UN observers.
Virgin Rail Loses West Coast Franchise to FirstGroup
Richard Branson's Virgin Rail has lost its bid to continue running one of Britain's most important rail franchises, the west coast mainline, to the UK's largest rail operator, FirstGroup.
Assad's Syria Likely to Lose OIC Membership
The organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, is likely to suspend Syria's membership as the violent civil war rages across the country between President Bashar al-Assad's regime and rebel forces.
Syria Civil War: Assad Envoy Tries to Enhance Diplomatic Ties with China [VIDEO]
As heavy fighting continues in Syria, an envoy to President Bashar al-Assad tries to build diplomatic relations with China.
Olympics Flag Arrives in Rio de Janeiro for 2016 Games [VIDEO]
With fond memories of London 2012 Games still fresh in the mind, attention turns to Rio de Janeiro for next Olympics.
Julian Assange's Ecuador Asylum Decision Expected within Week
It's been a nervous couple of months for Julian Assange. After losing his extradition appeal in the UK Supreme Court, the WikiLeaks founder fleed to the Ecuador assembly in London seeking political asylum.
Muslim sect member describes life underground
A place completely isolated to the outside world, this is the underground compound of the radical Islamic sect in Kazan, Russia that was raided last week.
Australia: Naked Fisherman Saved from Sharks [VIDEO]
Fisherman has narrow escape after boat sinks in shark-infested waters 50km off coast of Western Australia
London Olympics 2012: Linford Christie Predicts Jamaican Dominance in 200m Final [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]
Britain's greatest sprinter says Jamaican runners could pick up gold, silver and bronze in eagerly anticipated 200 metre final.
Linford Christie puts athlete photos on display
Sporting legend Linford Chrisite was speaking at the unveiling of his first photography exhibition, 'Journey to the Podium', a project with Jessops where Christie took snaps of British athletes he has been coaching as they prepared for this summer's
100m Final bottle thrower charged
Over 20 million people in the UK watched Usain Bolt confirm his status as an Olympic legend by retaining the gold medal he won in Beijing in a time of 9.63 seconds.
Louise Mensch quits the Commons
Outspoken Conservative MP Louise Mensch ditches Corby constituents for a life in New York with her family.
London Olympics 2012: Team GB Eye Golds Galore in Final Week [PODCAST]
IB Times UK Sports Desk covers amazing week of action in the the Games - and what's still yet to come.
App of the Week: Walk the Tube with Daley Thompson [VIDEO]
Already popular app gets new lease of life with Daley Thompson's sprinkle of Olympic gold.
Daley Thompson: Team GB's Athletes Can Handle Home Pressure [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]
Two-time decathlon gold medallist UK Daley Thompson confident Team GB will thrive on track and field.
New app encourages people to 'walk the tube'
For those looking to avoid travelling on the cramped and sweaty underground whilst the Olympics are in London, a new app has been launched that promotes a more healthy alternative, walking.
Batman massacre suspect to face formal charges
James Holmes, the suspect in the Colorado cinema massacre is in court today facing formal charges over killing 12 people and injuring 58 others during a midnight screening of the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises.
2012 London Olympics: Is Yohan Blake the Man to Dethrone Usain Bolt? [PODCAST]
With the London Olympics now upon us we decided it was time for two members of the IBTimes UK Sport team, Nick Howson and Adrian Back, to discuss the major issues as London prepares to host the 30th Games.
2012 London Olympics: Minister Jeremy Hunt Drops a Clanger at Bell-Ringing Ceremony [VIDEO]
Olympics minister Jeremy Hunt's ears burning after overzealous attempt to ring in Games sends brass bell flying into leg of spectator.
London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony set to begin
The opening ceremony of the London Olympics is just hours away now after seven years of preparations
Team GB - The Future of British Football? [BLOG]
Should Team GB become a permanent side, and not just for the Olympics? There are many compelling reasons for it, says Alfred Joyner.
China: Wedding Car Plunges off Collapsed Bridge after Torrential Rain [VIDEO]
A wedding guest was saved from drowning after the car he was driving plunged into a river when torrential rain caused a bridge to collapse.
Wedding guest saved in China after bridge collapses
A wedding guest was saved from drowning after the car he was driving plunged into a river after a bridge collapses in Shandong Province, China.
