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Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Malaga midfielder Isco, who is also believed to be a target for Manchester United

Short and brutal conflict 'on several fronts' would follow air assault on Iranian nuclear facilities, says outgoing civil defence chief, Matan Vilnai.

Some of Asia’s most important growth economies have the highest financial risk from the threat of natural hazards, says risk analysis firm Maplecroft, just one week after the flooding of Manila, Philippines.

Video gaming may be one of most enjoyable pastimes in recent history, but Geek Speak's Lianna Brinded looks at how it can turn nasty.

Swiss private bank Julius Baer snaps up Merrill Lynch’s private bank outside the US, following the latest in a series of banks selling off assets of this kind.

Russia's synchronised swimmers wowed the watching world with their breathtaking performance at London 2012.

New Sony LT25i ‘Tsubasa’ shows up in NenaMark2 Benchmark.

Brazil look to Neymar and Hulk to overcome Mexico and win their first men's football gold medal.

Luke Campbell, Anthony Joshua and Freddie Evans will all have the opportunity to land a gold medal after all three fighters won their semi-final bouts at the Excel Arena.

Great Britain's Ed McKeever, Jess Walker and the men's kayak double have all qualified for the Saturday's Olympic canoe sprint finals after a series of solid showings at Eton Dorney.

The UK’s Financial Services Authority’s managing director, Martin Wheatley, released his review and battle plans for tackling Libor in the wake of the Barclays scandal.

Check out what to expect on Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games (all times BST):

Hosts sitting comfortably in third place with 22 Olympic gold medals and 48 overall.

NFC payment technology is starting to become more widespread so we take a look at where you should be tapping your smartphone to pay for a sandwich.

Portuguese winger Nani is said to be considering his future after he failed to agree a new deal with Manchester United.

Lucas Moura has received no request to undergo a medical with an English club, the Brazilian Football Association has confirmed.

Manchester United are reportedly planning to compete for Arsenal and Chelsea transfer targets.

Team GB are now third in the medal table - with 14 golds, seven silvers and eight bronzes - and keen to add to their tally on Sunday.

Team GB men have lost their men's football quarter final to South Korea after a penalty shootout

London Olympics synchronised swimming events - women's duet and women's team - are from 5 -10 August.

Team GB's women's Olympic medal hopes hang by a thread after a surprising defeat to China at the Riverbank Arena.

Team GB sprinter Dwain Chambers and Jamaica's Usain Bolt moved to the semi-finals of the men's 100m with victories in their heats at the Olympic Stadium.

Great Britain fans did not have to wait long for a second medal in the judo as Karina Bryant defeated Ukraine's Iryana Kindzerska to claim a bronze medal in the +78kg weight category.

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All major Asian indices extend their loss as the ECB fails to hold out any hope of immediate action to save the troubled eurozone.

Sharp president Okuda reveals that the company will start shipping screens for the new iPhone this month as profits tumble.

People of Newport in Sydney find humpback whale that washed up dead in a beach side swimming pool.

Yesterday all eyes were on the Badminton World Federation after eight players were accused of throwing a match in order to try and gain a favourable draw. Today it is the athletes turn to question the question the performance of the officials.

Great Britain coach Hope Powell is wary of the threat of Canada in the Olympic quarter final after maintaining their 100% win record after beating Brazil in front of a record Wembley crowd for a women's fixture.

IBTimes UK looks ahead to all the action taking place at the 2012 London Olympics