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.
Bradford & Bingley announces loss
Buy-to-let specialist Bradford & Bingley reports a half-year loss of £26.7m after being hit by the credit crunch.
'PM terror threat' three in court
Three men questioned over an alleged threat to assassinate Gordon Brown are due to appear in court later.
Strengthening Gustav hits Jamaica
Tropical Storm Gustav has made landfall over Jamaica, with meteorologists warning it could strengthen into a hurricane "at any time".
Councils set for new housing role
Measures that would allow councils to intervene in the housing market are likely to be announced next week.
Online maps accused of wiping out Britain's rich heritage
Internet mapping is demolishing thousands of years of Britain's geography and history, a leading cartographer claims
How to swat a fly: Mystery solved, say scientists
Researchers in the US say they have solved the mystery of why flies are so hard to swat.
Hargreaves to miss England games
Man Utd say Owen Hargreaves will not be fit for England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia, adding to Fabio Capello's problems in midfield.
Murray edges past Llodra
British number one Andy Murray digs deep to reach round three of the US Open with an erratic four-set win over Michael Llodra.
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The parents of a schoolgirl who died of a heart condition plan to sue her school for failing to tell them she was ill.
Lockerbie evidence not disclosed
Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.
DVLA staff strike over 'pay gap'
Workers at the DVLA strike over claims they are paid 16% less than others in the Department of Transport
Passengers stranded as Zoom folds
About 100 passengers who were expecting to fly to Canada are stranded as their airline folds.
Deadly Cameroon tanker explosion
A fuel tanker overturns and explodes in Cameroon, with 30 people feared to have been burned to death.
US rejects 'false' Russia claim
The US dismisses accusations by Russia that it helped provoke the conflict in Georgia for domestic political reasons.
Iraq's Sadr extends militia truce
Iraq's influential Shia cleric, Moqtada al-Sadr, indefinitely extends a truce being observed by his Mehdi Army militia.
Police clash with Thai protesters
Scuffles break out between Thai riot police and protesters occupying the main government complex in Bangkok.
Italy police probe monastery raid
Police probe a hooded gang's brutal attack on friars at a monastery in northern Italy, which left one victim in a coma.
India flood evacuations continue
In the northern Indian state of Bihar, thousands of people continue to be evacuated to higher grounds to escape the rising flood waters.
Surprise jump in Japanese output
Japanese industrial output rose 0.9% in July, but analysts say the surprise jump does not ease fears of a recession.
EU considers sanctions on Russia
EU leaders are considering imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Georgia, the French foreign minister says.
'Huge contrasts' in devolved NHS
Separate health policies across the UK are leading to wide differences for patients, it is claimed.
Pre-school 'gives maths boost'
Going to a good nursery school boosts a child's chances of achieving in maths at the age of 10, experts say.
'Lost towns' discovered in Amazon
The remote Amazon basin was once home to complex urban communities, according to a study in Science journal.
Philips quits GMTV after 15 years
Presenter Fiona Phillips is leaving GMTV after 15 years to spend more time with her family. she announces.
Hackers prepare supermarket sweep
Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.
