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Transgender star confirmed the news via her Twitter profile.

Former president of football's governing body died after battle with pneumonia.

Islam El Shehaby said he cannot shake the hand of anyone from Israel 'for personal reasons.'

Darya Safai was holding a sign that read: 'Let Iranian women enter their stadiums'.

Portugal face Germany in the Men's football quarter-final clash on Saturday.

Unlawful killings and other police abuses persist as culprits are rarely brought to justice.

The pair claim great Britain's first ever diving gold medal in Rio.

The Scot wins a medal after a yuko in the bronze medal fight with Bernadette Graf.

The Stoke-on-Trent canoeist produced an error-free run to take a stunning victory.

An all-British clash sees Smith prevail with a 100% record.

Portugal face Algeria in the Men's football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday.

Argentina face Honduras in the men's football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday.

Adam Peaty and Jazmin Carlin romp to podium in Rio but outlook is bleak for Team GB medal haul.

Said posted a video on Facebook from his hospital bed as he recovers from a broken leg.

Portugal face Honduras in the Rio 2016 Olympics on Sunday.

Malicious content via social media and mobile apps rose by 60% in the two months leading up to the Games.

IBTimes UK shares the best Instagram posts by Olympic athletes getting ready for Rio 2016.

Brazilian star had been due to light the iconic Olympic flame in the stadium.

The young royals show their support for British athletes as they urge them to 'Bring on the Great!'

Germany face Mexico in the men's football event on Thursday.

Honduras face Algeria in the Men's football at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Senior officials within the sport have alleged that there some of the referees and judges "will be corrupted".

The Olympics' ancient birthplace has been battered by economic misery since Athens hosted the games in 2004.

Much-awaited opening ceremony takes place on Friday 5 August.

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games is scheduled to start on 5 August.

History shows pre-Games worries are nothing new and are quickly forgotten.

Rio has seen thousands of police killings since it was awarded the Olympic Games.

There's only one Olympics and the IOC are the only body to provide it.

Swiss had surgery earlier in 2016 and wants his injury to heal for 2017 season.

Royal Salute polo ambassador Malcolm Borwick spoke to IBTimes UK about the changing face of polo