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Real Madrid are reportedly confident of landing Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, with the transfer saga surrounding White Hart Lane finally looking to come to an end.

17-year-old boy grabbed after lunging out of crowd as torch-bearers pass on day 63 of relay.

Formula 1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone's daughter heartbroken after video emerges of stockbroker boyfriend in seedy sex romp.

An excited Olympic torch bearer was left aghast after she realised the tattoo she got to mark her participation in the London 2012 games was spelt wrong

Journalist described as the greatest newsreader Britain has ever produced dies aged 84.

Blue is often described as a royal colour and it is a shade that finds favour with Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge has often been spotted in an azure blue and was seen in that stunning colour again, on Thursday

Singapore Group denies Daily Telegraph story that Bourse CEOs have had "informal" talks on tie-up after share trading deal.

Infants whose fathers are engaged with them during their first three months have very few behavioural problems in later life.

The existence of different regulators for Libor is a major obstacle for banks to opt for group settlement.

Sir Chris Hoy will not compete in the individual sprint event at the London 2012 Olympics, with Jason Kenny selected ahead of the current Gold medal defender.

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the 2012 London Olympics, with the reigning champion citing a knee injury and admitting he isn't in the right condition to compete in the tournament.

Concerns raised that controversial acquittal of eight men will spark simmering ethnic tensions.

Police officer found not guilty of killing newspaper seller at London G20 protests faced down numerous complaints of violence towards suspects.

Bank of England instruct law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to advise on issues related to rate-fixing scandal.

As the Birmingham riot deaths trial draws to a close, IBTimes UK looks at how one man's eloquence and bravery saved a community from imploding.

Arsenal will compete with Chelsea for Blackburn midfielder Steven Nzonzi, according to numerous reports, with the midfielder putting Premier League clubs on high alert after he claimed he wanted to leave in search of greener pastures.

Christian Bale reportedly spent only a short time in London for The Dark Knight Rises premiere because he has "bad memories" in the city, as he was arrested in the capital after a dispute with his mother and sister in 2008..

Chelsea are still hoping to purchase Victor Moses, Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed, with the club currently in talks with Wigan to take the winger to Stamford Bridge.

Stars of the film up the ante in the style department for the London première of the latest instalment of the Batman franchise.

Eighteen investors in News Corporation have co-signed a letter calling for scandal-mired Rupert Murdoch to stand down as chairman and be replaced by an "independent" successor.

Anonymous collector wins bidding for first VC awarded to a private in Great War.

Juventus says they know what they must do to sign Robin van Persie but are keeping tabs on Fiorentina forward Stefan Jovetic.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has fired a warning at all clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain saying that they will have to pay the full asking price for Croatian playmaker Luka Modric if they want to get his signature this summer.

Samsung confirms 64GB variant of Samsung Galaxy S3 is set to be released some time in the second half in 2012.

Players still being linked with the Blues include Brazilian midfielders Oscar and Willian, as well as Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani

Eden Hazard and Gylfi Sigurdsson were both on target as Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur began their pre-season preparations with comfortable victories.

The merits of Libor, and its alternatives, are expected to be discussed by the Economic Consultative Committee on 9 September.

Chaos over G4S security contract undermines confidence in those responsible for managing games, say MPs.

ZTE has launched a 'premium' smartphone but with dated specs it isn't going to trouble the big hitters out there.

Court hears body of Eva Rausing wrapped in bin liners as husband Hans Kristian Rausing granted bail.