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Last updated 3 minutes ago | Thursday 26 July 2012
Olympics 2012: let's get the party started
After seven years and 21 days of expectation, the moment for Britain to deliver an Olympics that “lifts up our world” will finally arrive on Friday.
Sceptics abound at ECB bond 'bluff'
ECB opens door to emergency support for Spanish and Italian bond markets, setting off blistering rally.
Facebook shares drop 10pc in after-hours trading on results
Facebook reported drastic slowdown in revenue growth and failed to offer financial forecasts to quell fears about ability to boost advertising growth, sending shares down to record low.
Downing Street Torch exchange
David Cameron and wife Samantha watch as war hero Kate Nesbitt hands over Olympics flame.
Colorado shooting: James Holmes 'can't remember killings'
James Holmes reportedly claimed he does not know why he is in prison as he awaits trial accused of killing 12 in a massacre in a Colorado cinema.
Great Britain 1 Senegal 1
Great Britain endure bruising experience at Old Trafford after losing their lead to Senegal.
Boyle’s Britannia to rule the airwaves
Live television audience of up to a billion people worldwide will watch opening ceremony of Olympic Games on Friday for what film director Danny Boyle has promised will be an evening full of surprises.
David Cameron: Britain can deliver
Prime Minister tells Mitt Romney that London 2012 will be celebrated across Britain.
BOA study Idowu injury report
Information finally received on medical condition of British triple jumper in race against time to make Games.
Cavendish hails dream team
Olympics 2012: Mark Cavendish confident team-mates can get him over Box Hill to set up sprint on the Mall in men's road race.
Mitt Romney holds fundraiser in London
Tickets for US financier dinner cost $25,000 a head.
Lloyds posts loss as PPI costs rise by £700m
Lloyds CEO says UK banking faces "deep crisis" of confidence.
'Part-time Britain' grips university leavers
More than a fifth of graduates are working part-time, mostly in sales.
National Express profits hit by cuts for over-60s
Transport company sees pre-tax profits fall 43pc to £39.8m.
Steffon Armitage protests his innocence
Toulon's flanker "holding his head high" and denying any wrongdoing after testing positive for banned WADA product.
Barton all smiles as he trains with Fleetwood
Out of favour QPR midfielder hails "brilliant session" with League Two side as doubts remain over future.
Chelsea squad set for summer clearout
Roberto Di Matteo says arrival of new signings and prospect of two more means players will be sold or loaned.
Maria De Villota leaves hospital
Marussia test driver was released from hospital following accident that resulted in her losing right eye earlier this month.
Modern music really does sound the same
For fans of the golden oldies it is confirmation of something they have already known: modern music really is louder and has less variety than 50 years ago.
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