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Obama launches historic campaign

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

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.

Zoom passengers seek new flights

Hundreds of travellers are stranded and tens of thousands lose bookings after the budget airline Zoom collapses.

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.

Russia hits back at G7 criticism

Criticism of Russia's actions in Georgia by the G7 group of nations is biased and groundless, Russian officials say.