News from the BBC

Obama launches historic campaign

Barack Obama promises to keep the American dream alive as he accepts his historic Democratic nomination for the White House.

Carers 'need more financial help'

The government must provide more money to help Britain's six million unpaid carers who save the taxpayer £87bn, MPs say.

Lockerbie evidence not disclosed

Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.

Zoom passengers seek new flights

Hundreds of travellers left stranded by the collapse of budget airline Zoom attempt to continue their journeys.

Police hope to enter arson house

Officers investigating a fire at the home of a wealthy family, who are all missing, hope to be able to enter the burnt-out building.