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Luka Modric has been attracting interest from Real Madrid for some time and Jose Mourinho has now asked the club chiefs to go ahead with an offer.

Civilization 5 expansion "Gods and Kings" comes out today in Europe and with news last week that one Civ player has been playing the same game of Civilization 2 for ten years, why not take a look at how Civ players would go about solving the problems of the real world.

Amazing Spider Man star Andrew Garfield could not keep his hands off girlfriend and co-star Emma Stone, as they posed for the red carpet premiere of their film in Madrid

Reports that Britain and US have offered Syria's President Bashar al-Assad clemency if he gives up power begs the question: where would he go?

It was a feast to the eyes as the tennis stars walked down the green carpet in gorgeous outfits and dashing smiles, all posing for shutterbugs. The winner of the event was none other than the number one of tennis world, Maria Sharapova who stunned everyone, as usual, as she came at the 9th annual Pre-Wimbledon party presented by Dubai Duty Free at The Roof Gardens in Kensington.

Arsenal are ready to compete with Chelsea for the signing of Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa, according to the Daily Mirror.

Donning stylish hats to Royal Ascot race has almost become a fashion and most of the racegoers wear funny-looking and ridiculous hats to Ladies Day.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's daughter Aaradhya Bachchan's first look revealed. The baby has brown eyes and is tall.

Everton boss David Moyes has admitted he would be open to sharing a stadium with derby rivals Liverpool but confessed the Reds were unlikely to agree to the idea

LOCOG, has announced the online auction of authentic Olympic torches.

Even diplomatic asylum will not protect Assange from arrest as soon as he steps out of Ecuadorian embassy in London.

Reports suggest ratings firm could downgrade UK banks as part of review of global capital markets firms

When pundits were making their predictions at the beginning of the Euros, Greece was the last side that they thought would be preparing for a quarter final. Germany, on the other hand, are expected to make the final at least.

The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was all praise about Prince Charles as he met the Prince of Wales in London on Wednesday.

Security services and police concerned that anti-austerity groups and hacker collective Anonymous, will target games.

Poor Jimmy Carr. The media and politicans have got out their pitchforks and torches and are threatening to put his lucrative celebrity comedy career on the chopping block. IBTimes UK offers some humourous advice.

Investor representatives the Association of British Insurers has flagged up executive pay deals in the Xstrata-Glencore merger to shareholders as a 'breach of our principles'.

BMJ study of Tower Hamlets schools in London suggests 'open gate policy' leads to unhealthy eating habits

David Beckham, who is Olympics ambassador, has come up with top ten destinations for visitors to the London 2012 Olympics and number one is a tour of Buckingham Palace.

British No.1 Andy Murray says claiming an Olympic medal is one of his major goals in 2012 after being confirmed by the British Olympic Association as part of Team GB's tennis squad.

Kate Middleton has planned for some special moments and surprises as Prince William is set to celebrate his 30th birthday in 'low-key' and 'private' fashion.

Lawyers say that as US, UK and European regulators battle to tighten derivatives supervision and rules and prevent a repeat of JP Morgan's 'London Whale' loss, could push businesses to Asia

Europe's busiest airport is preparing to get even busier, as Heathrow Airport is gearing up for the start of the London 2012 Olympics on 27 July.

A 32-year-old man has died and woman seriously injured after daylight shooting in Ealing, west London.

Celebrity supporters who stood bail for WikiLeaks founder may lose their money after he sought asylum in Ecuadorian embassy.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is waiting to see if club captain Robin van Persie signs a new contract with the Gunners before deciding on his own future at north London.

Majority of GPs decide to keep working as patients' concern grows in build-up to first industrial action since 1975.

Amazing Spider Man Premiere atteneded by celebrities in London

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has promised that captain Robin van Persie will stay at the club beyond this summer despite the Dutchman's refusal to sign a new contract.

Police say that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces arrest for breaching bail conditions while seeking political asylum.