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World Cup heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands were both eliminated in penalty shootouts in the most shocking results of the tournament so far.Four-time champions Germany were dramatically knocked out of the competition in the early hours of Tuesday morning, losing on penalties to Paraguay. And then three-time finalists the Netherlands joined them in exiting the World Cup in North America as they suffered the same fate against Morocco.Earlier, Brazil survived a thriller against Japan and there were hugely emotional…

Shabir Ahmed, 73, a key figure in the Rochdale grooming gang, is set to walk free from jail within days and will reportedly be allowed to stay in the UK despite having his citizenship removed08:07, 30 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesShabir Ahmed, 73(Image: PA)A grooming gang ringleader convicted of 30 child rapes reportedly can’t be deported from the UK despite having his citizenship removed.Shabir Ahmed, 73, a key figure in the Rochdale grooming gang is set to be freed from jail in days. The serial child rapist settled in the UK from…

Keir Starmer will seek to shore up his position on defending Britain's security in one of his final speeches before his expected departure from No10 on July 20.He is expected to address the nation from around 10:30am.Andy Burnham - who is expected to succeed Mr Starmer as PM - has reportedly seen the plan and has approved it. Downing Street has not confirmed this however it has said access talks between Labour leadership candidates and government departments can begin to start a smooth transition. Mr Burnham is currently the…

World Cup powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands were both ousted in penalty shootouts, marking the most shocking outcomes of the tournament to date.Four-time winners Germany were dramatically ejected from the competition in the early hours of Tuesday morning, succumbing to Paraguay on penalties. Shortly after, three-time finalists the Netherlands followed suit, suffering a similar fate against Morocco in North America. Earlier, Brazil narrowly survived a nail-biter against Japan, with all three matches producing highly…