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.

Lockerbie evidence not disclosed

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

Zoom Airlines suspend all flights

Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all operations after applying to go into administration.

Carers 'need more financial help'

The government must provide more money to help Britain's six million unpaid carers, MPs say.

'PM terror threat' three in court

Three men questioned over an alleged threat to assassinate Gordon Brown are due to appear in court later.