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Germany beat Greece 4-2 in their quarter final and await the result of the game between England and Italy for the identity of their semi final opponent

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Saturday evening's game between Euro 2012 defending champions Spain and former champions France, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

China and Brazil signed a series of economic and trade ties at the sidelines of Rio+20 sustainable development summit.

From The White Stripes to Alan Shearer's opinions - what has been memorable about the Euro 2012 group stage?

Patron of Tusk Trust warns that illegal trade in rhino horns pushing species to the brink

England manager Roy Hodgson hopes the impact of the returning Wayne Rooney at the European Championship could mirror the big stage temperament shown by Brazilian legend Pele.

Dawid Kruiper remembered for his resolve to recover the lands of the Khomani people in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (now the Kagalgadi Transfrontier Park).

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Spain's goal scoring capability is manager Vicente Del Bosque's biggest concern at Euro 2012.

A 23-year-old young gay activist South African man Thapelo Makutle was killed and his body severely mutilated in an apparent hate crime.

Ministers in Namibia call for death penalty to be reinstated, following increase in passion killings.

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes current boss Roy Hodgson could have benefitted from Joe Cole's international experience at the European Championships.

As England jetted off to Donestk today to prepare for the first of their three group stage matches, it would have been with a heavy heart as the team said goodbye to their base at quaint Krakow for now at least.

Euro 2012 Spain v Italy: Live Stream, Where to Watch Online, Team News, Facts, Preview and Line-ups

Euro 2012 Holland v Denmark: Live Stream, Where to Watch Online, Team News, Facts, Preview and Line-ups

Euro 2012: Germany v Portugal, Live Stream, Where to Watch Online; Team News, Facts, Preview and Line-ups

After the popularity of psychic powers of Paul the Octopus, who was widely known for predicting the results during the 2010 World Cup - many animals have lined up to predict the winners of Euro 2012 soccer championships.

As Euro 2012 kicks off, it's not just the games but the looks of the players that will keep football fans glued to the screens. IBTimes UK looks at the world's sexiest footballers.

Outrage over a cartoon animation making fun of Shangaans and the Christian faith has led to a complaint being lodged with the Human Rights Commission.

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes Chelsea's Champions League success can provide a template for England's Euro 2012 campaign.

So British ministers will be boycotting England's three opening games at the Euro 2012 football tournament being jointly held by Ukraine and Poland?

With the European Championship starting on Friday, IBTimes UK felt it the ideal time to make some predictions ahead of the finals in Poland and Ukraine.

Nasser Hussain believes England's selectors were right to rest James Anderson for the third and final Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston and insists the fast bowler will be ready to face South Africa later this summer.

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has backed France to beat England in their Group D opener in Donetsk on 11 June.

'Psychic' pig looks to repeat success of Paul the octopus in predicting outcome of European football championship in Poland and Ukraine.

Steven Pienaar looks set for Everton move after Harry Redknapp says he can't compete with Gareth Bale at Tottenham

On the eve of World Environment Day 2012, the Government of Brazil and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched the Green Passport initiative in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend.

An exhibition called Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration that celebrates The Queen’s 60 years on throne is all set to showcase some of the finest diamonds which have been used by The Queen.

England coach Stuart Lancaster says the behaviour of players during the upcoming tour of South Africa will be of the utmost importance after a series of incidents marred their World Cup campaign.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny feels that France has been put in a very difficult group along with England, Sweden and Ukraine in the 2012 Euros. He says that their opening game against the Three Lions on 11 June will be "like a final" for them.

Sol Campbell's BBC Panorama warning that England fans should stay at home during the Euros or risk returning in a body-bag because of racist attacks is the wrong way of fighting prejudice.