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Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of Borussia Dortmund youngster Tomas Eisfeld, with the 19 year old expressing excitement at the prospect of joining the Gunners.

All the latest transfer news, rumours, gossip from the final 24 hours of the 2012 January transfer window. Follow live coverage of developments at Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Roma and Bayern Munich.

So Solid Crew rapper reveals he had short romance with Girls Aloud singer

Newcastle United appear to have failed in their attempts to bring in defensive cover to St James' Park in the January transfer window, after Watford gave Wigan permission to speak with versatile defender Adrian Mariappa.

Coalition cracks, Europe rows, Miliband attacks and unhappy backbenchers: IBTimes UK reviews prime minister's miserable last seven days.

Wigan have confirmed that Tottenham will likely bid very late today for striker Hugo Rodallega, with Roman Pavlyuchenko looking likely to exit the club.

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder in the US have discovered the major reason behind the little ice age.

Met Office issues level 3 alert for cold weather and forecasts 100 per cent probability of severe weather conditions in parts of England.

Arsenal are set to sign a Borussia Dortmund youngster, but not in the form of Mario Gotze or Marco Reus - the club are in fact targeting attacking midfielder Thomas Eisfeld, according to reports.

Wikileaks founder and editor Julian Assange is to appear as himself in the 500th episode of The Simpsons, which will air on 19 February.

Occupy London alleges bailiff assaulted photographer during eviction of squat.

Kevin de Bruyne is poised to complete his move from Genk to Chelsea after the player arrived in London on Monday to undergo a medical.

London Underground staff demanding more cash for working during London 2012.

The mother of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, has claimed that her son's on-going battle against extradition to Sweden is a political frame-up.

British rapper Tinie Tempah voted best dressed man by GQ magazine.

Man arrested after Occupy protester dragged along street on bonnet of car as eviction turns ugly.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is under 'incredible pressure at the Emirates, despite Sunday's fourth round FA Cup victory against Aston Villa, according to Alan Hansen.

Drivers in London can avoid traffic congestion after Transport for London launches 'jam cam' website pinpointing traffic blackspots.

A new study has shown that spending too much time on the Internet can have disruptive effects on the brain's nerve wiring, similar to alcohol, cocaine and cannabis.

Operation Elveden, Scotland Yard's probe into illegal payouts to its officers, is now expected to focus on the role of former Sun editor Rebekah Brooks.

Front row celebrities, fashion editors and models: the 2012 Paris Fashion Week saw some of the crème-de-la-crème of the industry making trendy fashion statements and providing long-range fashion forecasts.

International Business Times UK shows you where are the best places to go to celebrate Chinese New Year 2012.

Opening ceremony will sound familiar to Shakespeareans.

Harry Redknapp faced losing his home after an unsuccessful investment cost him millions of pounds, a court heard today.

Socialist candidate issues 60-point manifesto outlining plans for France.

This week a YouTube video went viral after exposing Bath shop owner Sarah Duncan unleashing a tirade of invective against a man who dared to challenge how she had parked her car. What's making the middle class so angry?

As team GB prepare for possibly their most important and significant Olympic Games that the current group will see in their lifetime, three members are finding inspiration wherever possible to gain a mental and physical edge over the toughest of competitors.

Models do not just magically materialise on magazine covers, billboards and runways - it's a big job to get them there and a high-pressure one at that, explains booker Victoria Rich.

Manchester United are continuing to keep tight-lipped in the lead up to January deadline day, with the club being connected to a possible deal for yet another playmaker, in the form of Rafael van der Vaart.

Diehard Simpsons fans swamp eBay with escalating bids on Christopher Herbert's 99p blob of dried glue that has vague resemblance to Homer.