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Originally passed down to the sitter's great-great grandson and through six generations to the present owner, the painting has been in the family since it was executed around 1766.

David Beckham omission from Team GB's football squad does not make him the only athlete disappointed in selection for London 2012

Vivendi stocks lead the Cac-40, after reports say that Jean-Bernard Lévy is set to quit amid strategic differences over the future of the group, which owns Canal Plus and are makers of World of Warcraft and Diablo III

Shawn Sullivan, 43, is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl and sexually molesting two 11-year-old girls in Minnesota between 1993 and 1994.

Rupert Murdoch, News Corp chief executive, has confirmed that within a year his media business will be split into publishing and entertainment units.

Manchester United have paved the way for Real Madrid to sign Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric

‘Potentially dangerous’ prisoner eluded security and escaped from Pentonville prison by climbing wall using makeshift rope.

David Beckham has been overlooked as one of three over-age players in Team GB's football squad for the London 2012 Olympics.

Shelter research identifies areas in England where people have highest risk of home loss and identifies link to unemployment.

The British finance minister George Osborne and and Leader of the opposition call for a criminal investigation into the Barclays Libor rate fixing scandal that saw the group being fined a record amount by UK and US authorities.

After Barclays settles for a record fine for manipulating two of the most important interest rates in the global financial markets, IBTimes UK takes a look at it effects the wider market and public and how the rate setting needs to change

The Spice Girls are back for their reunion. Their costumes will also be auctioned for charity.

From hacking and cybersquatting to phishing attacks and unsecured Wi-Fi networks, the 2012 Olympics is a big target for cybercriminals according to one security expert.

As rumors of a reunion between Rihanna and Chris Brown have been heating up, new reports claim they have been exchanging romantic messages lately.

JPM's losses from Bruno Iksil's set of bad hedging bets that created one of the largest legal losses in history could be as much as $9bn, says a report by the New York Times.

Barclays Bank was given a record fine after the regulators FSA caught them fixing interest rates to boost their trading positions.

Mo Farah believes he's on the right track to Olympic gold after becoming the first athlete to successfully defend the 5000m European title in Helsinki.

Three of Britain's biggest lenders, RBS, Lloyds and HSBC are among the 17 banks and one broker that are being investigated, following Barclays' involvement in fixing two of the most important interest rates in the global financial markets which resulted in a record fine.

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, some of the most well-known fashion designers have collaborated with leading visual artists on specially commissioned one-off works of art.

A look at the singer whose husband Kong Hee is accused of funnelling £12m to help fund her career.

Talk That Talk star among 300 guests kicked out of fancy hotel in early-hour evacuation caused by lift shaft fire.

Manchester United youngster Ryan Tunnicliffe could earn promotion to the first team next season, according to reserve-team boss Warren Joyce.

Gareth Bale has committed to Tottenham until 2016 in a new deal with the club, with the winger extending his current contract by a year with improved terms.

Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud has revealed why he chose to join the Gunners over Chelsea, with the striker citing Arsene Wenger's commitment and the stability of the club behind his eventual decision.

Barclays CEO Bob Diamond and three other senior executives will forego bonuses following the record Financial Services Authority fine for interest rate market rigging

End Violence Against women Coalition has supported calls from Tower Hamlets residents to focus on pimps and customers.

Heather Watson became the first British women to reach the third round at Wimbledon for 10 years after beating world No.100 Jamie Lee Hampton in straight sets at the All-England Club.

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has stated that he would be open to a move to the Premier League in the future.

Emma Watson draws criticism after walking a pink dyed dog. The actress clarifies that the dog is not hers.

Andre Villas-Boas has turned down the opportunity to manage South American side Sao Paulo, with Tottenham still reportedly in the race to snap up the out of work manager.