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Yahoo confirms billion-dollar deal to buy Tumblr and pledges not to wreck it.

The Chinese hacking group behind attacks on the hundreds of US companies have restarted attacks only three months after their activities were revealed.

The cicada invasion has begun as billions of insects swarm Virginia.

Tumblr acquisition latest attempt by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer to reinvent the internet giant.

Experts claim report by Organisation of American States is first to consider drug decriminalisation as serious option.

Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson has split from co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart after almost four years, People reports.

Demand is booming in Gaza for a new service smuggling Kentucky Fried Chicken over the border from Egypt, with deliveries taking about a day.

Five people are in a critical condition following a collision between two rush-hour passenger trains in Connecticut, USA.

31-year-old singer is mother to daughter Blue Ivy Carter, with rapper and husband Jay-Z.

US criticises missile shipment as Russia's FSB risks diplomatic spat by revealing name of alleged CIA spy operating in Moscow.

Tumblr feels the offer as "too low" and views it as "only a first offer".

This week's BlackBerry Live developer conference was a good place to assess the reinvention of the brand.

Mariana and Kevin Krim announced pregnancy seven months after nanny Yoselyn Ortega allegedly killed children.

After IBTimes was stung by news of a man having sex with a hornet's nest, we look back at some more classic spoofs.

Tyson Fury could face David Haye in an end-of-year fight, according to trainer and father Peter Fury

Man covered in balaclava shot each man in the back of the head in massacre by al-Qaida-linked rebel group.

London Finance Commission recommends greater fiscal autonomy for London, but capital risks losing out if tax yield drops.

Launched in the UK just over two years ago, IBTimes UK is now challenging mainstream news sites with nominations for Best Video Journalism, Online Editor of the Year, Digital Writer of the Year and Best Campaigning/Investigative Journalism.

David LaChapelle photo of actress reached £30,000 at auction.

US embassy employee Ryan Fogle accused of spying for Washington by Moscow's FSB.

US general responsible for cyber-security voices concern that attacks against the country will worsen unless new legislation is introduced.

An auction to have coffee and an hour chat with Apple CEO Tim Cook has sold at auction for £400,000

Two years after going into hiding, prominent blogger speaks exclusively to IBTimes UK.

Pitt says all he wants is for Jolie to have a long and healthy life following surgery to prevent breast cancer.

Associated Press's 2012 CIA Yemen terror plot operation story behind Justice Department seizure.

US embassy staffer arrested and exposed by FSB in scenes that echo dark days of Cold War.

Sources say Sony will launch the PS4 in the UK in 2013 to remain competitive against the Xbox 720.

Singer caps performance at O2 Dublin by treating entire crew to Nando's chicken meal.

Angelina Jolie took a bold step, and underwent a preventative double mastectomy to minimise the risk of developing breast cancer.

RIP singer and superstar DJ arrive hand in hand for Daft Punk's album listening party.