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Reigning laser class Olympic champion Paul Goodison says his London 2012 campaign is all but over after a recurrence of a back injury.

Britain's Andy Murray continued his recovery from his Wimbledon disappointment after crushing Jarkko Nieminen to reach the third round of the Olympic tennis competition.

From 6 ft 10 in Anthony Davis to 4 ft 9 in Rebecca 'Twiglet' Tunny, the 2012 Games is being lit up by young gems striking gold.

Team GB's Phillips Idowu should be fit for the Olympic triple jump competition according to the British Olympic Association, despite fears over a hip injury.

Kate and Camilla were clearly enjoying themselves throughout the event, sharing jokes and peals of laughter. They parted on excellent terms, kissing each other goodbye

Arsenal have handed a first professional contract to German youth international Serge Gnaby after impressing manager Arsene Wenger in his first year with the club.

Great Britain rowers have qualified for final of the men's lightweight four, by finishing first in their semi final game.

There was yet more success for Team GB at Eton Dorney as Alan Campbell produced a superb performance in the men's single sculls to qualify for the semi-finals, while the women's eight secured a spot in the final of the repechage.

Osama bin Laden's former right-hand man denied permission to challenge his detention by home secretary Theresa May.

The quintet of William Fox-Pitt, Nicola Wilson, Zara Phillips, Mary King and Kristina Cook kept hold of their silver medal position at Greenwich Park.

Spain and Malaga midfielder Santi Cazorla is looking to push through a move to Arsenal

British archers in the women's individual event for the London Olympics 2012 are struggling to live up to the pressure and expectations on their shoulders

World Championship silver medallist Ellen Gandy's failure to qualify for the 200m butterfly final continued Team GB's struggles in swimming competition at the Aquatics Centre on Tuesday.

The View host sparks offence with on-air criticism of Queen's demeanour and dress sense during televised chat with Whoopi Goldberg.

The Saudis who have sent female athletes to the Olympics for the first time, insist that they stick to the Islamic dress code.

Tom Daley, Zara Philips and the men's gymnastic teams among athletes who have performed on the world's biggest stage.

Osama bin Laden's former right-hand man makes last-ditch bid for release from prison on grounds that seven-year detention without trial is long enough.

Kate Middleton's fashion style for the summer revolves around the twin ideals of subtle colours and celebrating the London Olympics 2012

Michael Foreman fell from the members' bar area of the gallery from a height of 100ft height in full public view.

Liverpool are said to be interested in signing Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland after scouts returned with glowing reports having watched the youngster in action for Team GB on Sunday evening.

Maeve Binchy was one of the most adored, beloved authors of her generation.

Clint Dempsey has refused to travel with the rest of the Fulham squad on their pre-season tour of Switzerland as he attempts to push through a transfer to Liverpool.

Only 79 of the 100 EuroMillions Millionaires Raffle winners have claimed their million pounds.

Mitt Romney in Poland as part of three-nation tour to project himself as world leader and alternative to Barack Obama.

Hospitals and makeshift clinics in Aleppo are flooded with bodies and injured people.

Doodle comes on a day the British team wins a medal in artistic gymnastics men's ring.

Liam Tancock and Gemma Spofforth both finished in fifth place in their respective 100m backstroke finals as Team GB's swimmers failed to follow up on the momentum that had been handed to them by the men's gymnastics team.

Team GB's male gymnasts claimed the country's first Olympic team medal in 100 years after winning bronze at the end of a final drenched in controversy at the North Greenwich Arena at London 2012.

Danny Boyle's Olympics extravaganza carried huge price tag but superstars including Sir Paul McCartney did not.

Twitter has suspended journalist Guy Adams for tweeting the email address of NBC's Gary Zenkel.