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A new study has shown that spending too much time on the Internet can have disruptive effects on the brain's nerve wiring, similar to alcohol, cocaine and cannabis.

Operation Elveden, Scotland Yard's probe into illegal payouts to its officers, is now expected to focus on the role of former Sun editor Rebekah Brooks.

Front row celebrities, fashion editors and models: the 2012 Paris Fashion Week saw some of the crème-de-la-crème of the industry making trendy fashion statements and providing long-range fashion forecasts.

International Business Times UK shows you where are the best places to go to celebrate Chinese New Year 2012.

Opening ceremony will sound familiar to Shakespeareans.

Harry Redknapp faced losing his home after an unsuccessful investment cost him millions of pounds, a court heard today.

Socialist candidate issues 60-point manifesto outlining plans for France.

This week a YouTube video went viral after exposing Bath shop owner Sarah Duncan unleashing a tirade of invective against a man who dared to challenge how she had parked her car. What's making the middle class so angry?

As team GB prepare for possibly their most important and significant Olympic Games that the current group will see in their lifetime, three members are finding inspiration wherever possible to gain a mental and physical edge over the toughest of competitors.

Models do not just magically materialise on magazine covers, billboards and runways - it's a big job to get them there and a high-pressure one at that, explains booker Victoria Rich.

Manchester United are continuing to keep tight-lipped in the lead up to January deadline day, with the club being connected to a possible deal for yet another playmaker, in the form of Rafael van der Vaart.

Diehard Simpsons fans swamp eBay with escalating bids on Christopher Herbert's 99p blob of dried glue that has vague resemblance to Homer.

Building work at the 2,818 apartments in Stratford's Olympic Village complete and site handed to organisers.

Tottenham defender target Chris Samba has pleaded with Blackburn to let him go for a reasonable fee in the winter transfer month, with the defender claiming that the club's owners have no understanding of English football.

Golden Globe award winner Colin Firth has been awarded a CBE at the Buckingham Palace on Thursday by the Prince of Wales. It was the portrayal of the Prince's grandfather that earned him the CBE.

Santos wonderkid Neymar has admitted he would welcome the opportunity to represent Brazil at the London Olympics in 2012.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp told City of London Police during an interview that he was too "disorganised" and barely literate enough to fiddle his taxes, a court has heard.

Arsenal are yet to make an official approach for American winger Brek Shea, according to the starlet, after he finished a successful stint at the north London club and returned to the MLS.

George Graham believes a top four finish in this season's Premier League would rank amongst Arsene Wenger's finest achievements at the club, because the Frenchman's reluctance to spend has had a negative impact on the Gunners' squad.

The Brazilian government wants to mark the handover of London 2012 to Rio 2016 with a giant Jesus statue in London.

One year after killing of Ugandan gay activist David Kato, Africa still a long way from recognition of LGBT rights.

Five-year struggle for News of the World former chief executive ends with 'miracle' of Scarlett Anne Mary.

Even before the beginning of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the game is under several controversies and scams. Latest being, Meredith Alexander quitting the post of Sustainability Commissioner of London 2012 Olympics in protest against the sponsorship deal with Dow chemical Company.

Karen Gillan and Matt Smith bagged top honours at the 17th annual National Television Awards.

German designer Karl Lagerfeld has unveiled his exclusive online couture creations in collaboration with London-based web retailer, Net-a-Porter.

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian has admitted he would welcome the opportunity to move to Chelsea.

London Underground commuters will soon be able to access the internet in 120 stations on the tube network, as Wi-Fi will be installed before the Olympic Games.

O2 has issued an apology for the major security flaw which saw the mobile network accidently leak users' mobile phone numbers to every website they visited.

Chelsea and QPR have issued a joint statement in preparation for the sides facing one another in the FA Cup this weekend, with both Bruce Buck and Tony Fernandes urging fans to treat the match as a 'celebration' rather than a opportunity to promote hatred.

Olympic ticket touts and hotel fraudsters arrested after police swoops on London 2012 scams.