
UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act.
THURSDAY, 09 JULY 2026, 12:06

The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act.
In this unofficial letter to the minister of home affairs, an observer on the ground asks whether immigration enforcement and constitutional dignity can walk together.

Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia’s ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
As Ghana moves to postpone a binational commission with South Africa and Nigeria’s foreign minister demands an investigation into the deaths of three nationals, South Africa’s reputation on the continent is worsening, even though the end date for the undocumented migrant expulsions, 30 June, has passed.

Manchester United agree a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.
In a desperate attempt to return to a more familiar world, the communist threat to the West is being resurfaced. We – the white nationalists of South Africa – have travelled this road before.

Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio Cobolli.

Pakistan’s Airports Authority said efforts are under way to find those who were on board the private cargo plane.

A secret inquiry by MI5’s watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was “obsessed” with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday.

After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: “Game on, Nige.”

Suspended Ekurhuleni head of legal, advocate Kemi Behari, has been arrested

US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.

Every hospital investigated reported severe shortages of doctors, nurses and support staff

The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is “only fair” that it is the electorate who judges him.

Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?

The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

Jordan Henderson has had surgery after breaking his arm during the celebrations of England’s win over Mexico on Sunday.