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Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed ‘almost certain’ to lodge human rights claims to avoid being deported, Tories warn
The Conservatives have warned that Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, is “almost certain” to lodge human rights claims to block any attempt to deport him from Britain. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the Pakistani-born 73-year-old is highly likely both to file and to win appeals under the European Convention on…
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Kooij wins chaotic sprint finish on Tour stage five
Dutch rider Olav Kooij won a chaotic bunch sprint to claim stage five of the 2026 Tour de France, holding off Germany’s Max Kanter with Belgium’s Tim Merlier third. The victory was notable as Kooij, 24, was competing in the Tour for the first time and had been a late addition to the Decathlon CMA…
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France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final
France’s head coach Didier Deschamps has downplayed concerns over the appointment of an all-Argentinian officiating team for his side’s World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday, a fixture that could yet lead to a rematch of the 2022 final against Argentina. “We have to deal with it. I trust the referees. Our opponent is…
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Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
Uefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football, setting up a potential fresh clash with Fifa after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted Russia’s suspension from global competition. The stance matters because, while the World Cup is a Fifa tournament, European qualifying is run by Uefa, meaning European associations effectively…
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Ukraine to receive US licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, a move that could represent a significant shift in policy on arming Kyiv. Patriot systems are among the most sought-after air defences for Ukraine, which has repeatedly requested more of them to counter Russian missile…
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Converge Announce UK/EU Headline Tour
Converge, the American hardcore/metalcore band, have announced a headline tour of the UK and Europe this autumn, following the release of two albums during the year. The run gives fans across the continent a chance to hear material from both records live, capping a busy period that included a well-received festival appearance in Manchester. The…
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A World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players
A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubsAs late bloomers and cult heroes go, few have made an impact on a World Cup quite like the goalkeeper who first defied Spain’s attackers and, after Cape Verde’s qualification for the knockouts, reduced…
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Trump torches Spain as a ‘wasted cause’ and looks to freeze VISITS in extraordinary snub
US President Donald Trump has demanded that all American trade with Spain be halted, branding the country a “wasted cause” and a “terrible partner” during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Speaking on Wednesday while seated beside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump accused Spain of failing to meet its defence spending obligations and appeared…
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Raped and tortured by Putin’s soldiers: Ukrainian men and women describe how Russians carried out horrific abuse on victims as young as four
A joint BBC Eye and BBC News Ukraine investigation has named four men accused of systematically torturing and raping civilians in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, in alleged war crimes that remain unpunished. Survivors have spoken out in the hope of securing justice, describing being raped, electrocuted and forced to eat dirt, with Ukrainian prosecutors saying…
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Switch Online Subscriber? Delivery From Nintendo Store Is Now Practically Free (Europe)
Nintendo has updated its delivery pricing for the Nintendo Store in Europe, adding a new perk for paid Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscribers. As of today, subscribers qualify for free standard delivery on most purchases over £1 and free express delivery on orders above £199.99, positioning the change as another incentive to hold an NSO…