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Laurent Koscielny is confident that Olivier Giroud can be an immediate success at Arsenal after deciding to leave French champions Montpellierr for the north London club.

Spurs are hopeful of clinching a deal for Llorente with Bilbao for a fee around £20m.

UBS' head of swap trading quits bank after probe into rigging of Libor during his time at Barclays.

Olympiakos forward Kevin Mirallas has confirmed that his agent has held negotiations with Arsenal over a potential move to the north London side this summer.

The proportion of electorate doubting the stability of the coalition has doubled in just two weeks.

US Air Force, Boeing and Nasa to test engine that can travel five times speed of sound.

Squires Effect charity, in honour of 30-year-old who died within mile of London Marathon finishing line, aims to inspire and encourage.

Olympic shot-put cheat brings shame to Belarus as first Olympiuc winner forced to hand back medal.

As the London 2012 Olympics comes to a close, we look at how the Games played out on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.

Highlights from the BBC's online coverage, which set an all-time record for web-based viewers.

Aleppo footage allegedly shows rebels throwing pro-Assad workers from top of building to cheering onlookers below.

Britain's new heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua has admitted that he is ready to remain amateur after winning the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

London Olympics fan Prince William had to miss the closing ceremony because of RAF work commitments - leaving his wife, Kate Middleton, to fly solo.

Actress will feature in Edgar Wright's long-awaited final part in the 'Three Colours Cornetto' trilogy.

Porto forward Hulk has admitted he is ready to quit the Portuguese club this summer and move to new pastures, with the Premier League emerging as the most likely destination

Manchester United are ready to increase their bid for Robin van Persie, according to reports, with the club desperate to get hold of the striker before the season starts.

Kyle Walker has used Tottenham's pre-season friendlies to get a better understanding of his positioning alongside Aaron Lennon, the 22 year old has revealed, as Spurs get ready for their season-opener against Newcastle this Saturday.

Former American sprinting legend Ed Moses says Usain Bolt should retire from athletics after the Jamaican claimed his sixth Olympic gold medal at London 2012.

British boxing champion Nicola Adams, who created history by becoming the first woman to win an Olympic medal (women's boxing made its debut at the London Olympics 2012), has earned a rather curious reward

National peace and reconciliation rally draws 60,000 people to capital Bamako.

Jamaican sprinting icon Usain Bolt leaves London with three gold medals and a hand in one of the fiercest footballing debates in the world - whether Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer in the world

Now that the London Games are over, IBTimes UK presents a photo archive of Kate Middleton and her 'Oh My God' moments during the London Olympics 2012

Former Wham! star wows crowd with hits such as Freedom and Faith - nine months after almost losing life to pneumonia.

Stuart Hazell on trial for murder after 12-year-old's remains found wrapped in sheet in loft of grandmother's home.

The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, is reportedly discussing the possibility of turning out to play Twenty20 cricket in the T20 Big Bash League in Australia

With commuter crush avoided and capital running smoothly as staff worked from home during London 2012, this could be step change for how Britain does business.

Locog promised to deliver a clinical, safe and smooth running London 2012 Olympic Games, but what transpired went far beyond expectation

Twice-married billionaire tells birthday party guests he is ready to wed again.

Lukas Podolski gave the Arsenal fans a glimpse of what life could be like without Robin van Persie as he scored two well-taken goals in the 4-0 pre-season friendly win over former club FC Cologne.

Aaron Ramsey has stated he feels confident of a good season for club and himself, while Japanese youngster Ryo Miyachi may move to Wigan on loan