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Madonna hails Jackson in O2 gig

Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. Read

Jackson adviser breaks his silence

Dr Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. Read

Darling condemns 'kamikaze' bankers

Chancellor Alistair Darling has hit out at "kamikaze" bankers for damaging the British economy and said a shake-up to be unveiled next week would prevent a repeat. Read

Investigators probing fatal blaze

Investigators are examining how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly, officials said. Read

Carnival atmosphere for Pride march

A carnival atmosphere filled central London when more than half a million people took the the streets for the colour and flamboyance of the annual Pride festival. Read

Britain awaiting news of Iran staff

Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". Read

Serena top in Williams' sister act

Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. Read

Overseas aid budget to be rebranded

Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. Read

Tower block fire victims identified

Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. Read

Daughter poisoning: mother charged

The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. Read

Streets at a halt for Pride march

London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. Read

Treasury orders review of quangos

The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. Read

Questions asked over escape routes

Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. Read

Embassy employee in Iran charged

The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". Read

Former minister Henderson to quit

Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced. Read

PM welcomes equality rights group

The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London. Read

N Korea 'in further missile tests'

North Korea has fired six missiles off its eastern coast, South Korean officials have said. Read

Six die as fire rips through flats

Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. Read

UN chief dismayed over visit ban

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is "deeply disappointed" after the Burma junta rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Read

Seaside homes 'cheapest in north'

The 10 most affordable seaside towns in England and Wales are all in the north of the country, research has shown. Read

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