Officers were alerted to allegations of forced marriage and modern slavery in 2023 and carried out three raids in Crewe, Cheshire, on Wednesday.
All the offences are believed to involve one woman, detectives said.
More than 500 officers from Cheshire Police and neighbouring forces were involved in the operation, which took place at around 8.50am.
Following the arrests, detectives are conducting a search of the premises, the force added.
Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley, of Cheshire Constabulary, said: "Today's operation is the outcome of a detailed and robust investigation into reports of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery involving members of a religious group called Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe.
"While those arrested are members of the group, I want to make clear that this is not an investigation into the religion, this is an investigation into the serious allegations which have been reported to us.
"We treat all reports of sexual assault seriously and are committed to doing all we can to achieve justice.
"Following the arrests we are working closely with our partners to provide the appropriate advice and safeguarding to other members of the group.
"I would like to reassure residents that there is no risk to the wider community, and patrols have been stepped up to provide reassurance to local residents. I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer."
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Despite recent government guidelines that parents should avoid screen time for kids under two, new research found that one in 10 babies now regularly fall asleep with a screen.
Almost a third of newborns watched screens for more than three hours a day, while nearly 20 per cent of infants aged four to 11 months watched screens for over an hour a day, a new study found.
Babies and toddlers under two are now using screens at levels that far exceed health advice, with experts warning this amount of device use could negatively impact how children develop.
Scientists say the basis of future health and brain development are laid down in the time from pregnancy to the age of two.
The researchers reviewed thousands of studies, finding growing evidence linking higher screen use in babies to poorer development.
These include increased risk of obesity and short-sightedness, sleep problems, behavioural difficulties, language delay and later, challenges forming friendships can develop.
Almost two thirds of the parents in the survey were worried about their own screen use, and over half saw their baby's screen use as problematic.
Despite the clear concern from parents, 85% said they were given no information or advice about screen time from health workers, midwives, GPs or teachers.
The research, commissioned by the 1001 Critical Days Foundation and conducted by the iADDICT research group from four UK Universities, investigated how children's early years are shifting from communicating with adults and other children to more digital interactions.
The researchers reviewed thousands of studies, finding growing evidence linking higher screen use in babies to poorer development.
The researchers also surveyed parents and carers with children under the age of two.
Parents said they are often offering screens to their babies and toddlers to help manage the stress of daily life and coping with exhaustion.
One parent described their baby's screen time as "a survival skill in my house".
Former Conservative minister, Dame Andrea Leadsom, who founded the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, said the findings were "shocking".
Ms Leadsom said: "Screens are the challenge of our time, and this research demonstrates a critical area where parents urgently need more support.
"It's joyful but hard work having a small baby, and we should be doing everything possible to make it easier, not harder."
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Will Quince, former education and health minister and now the chief executive of the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, added: "The burden of screen time cannot fall solely on parents. Tech companies must wake up to the realities of the impact of screen time on babies.
"Content ratings are currently misleading parents, rating content as 'suitable for all ages' or 'suitable for 0+'. We are calling on major tech companies to urgently review these standards."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in our interview last month he wanted quick action to change the laws of the game following abuse faced by Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr that went unpunished during a Champions League fixture.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) announced after a meeting in Vancouver, Canada: "At the discretion of the competition organiser, any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card."
FIFA will adopt the law change for the World Cup which is being played in June and July across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
A 'presumption' of wrongdoing
The incident in the match in Lisbon in February led to anti-discrimination protocols being activated after Vinicius complained about being racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after scoring a goal.
It was the Brazilian Vinicius who was booked for an excessive celebration while the game resumed.
It was unclear what Prestianni said because his mouth was covered.
Mr Infantino told Sky News after the incident: "If a player covers his mouth and says something, and this has a racist consequence, then he has to be sent off, obviously.
"There must be a presumption that he has said something he shouldn't have said, otherwise he wouldn't have had to cover his mouth."
Last week, a UEFA disciplinary investigation concluded with Prestianni being banned for six matches for homophobic comments. One match of the ban has been served and half of the punishment is suspended for a two-year probationary period.
UEFA, the Champions League organisers, have not explained why Prestianni's account was backed over the claims from Vinicius.
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The special IFAB meeting also addressed the controversy in the Africa Cup of Nations final when Senegal walked off the pitch for around 15 minutes in protest against a refereeing decision before returning and beating hosts Morocco.
The result was overturned in an unprecedented ruling by the Confederation of African Football - handing Morocco the title - although that decision is being challenged legally.
Now the laws of the game have been hardened by IFAB, a panel featuring the four UK football associations and FIFA leaders.
IFAB said in a statement: "At the discretion of the competition organiser, the referee may sanction with a red card any player who leaves the field of play in protest at a referee's decision.
"This new rule will also apply to any team official who incites players to leave the field of play."
Matches are abandoned if five or more players are sent off. IFAB said teams "in principle forfeit the match".
2025 brought 46C (115F) heat to Portugal, temperatures of 30C (86F) within the Arctic Circle, and 20 large wildfires at the same time in Spain.
"Dangerously high" temperatures inflicted "consequences for societies and ecosystems across Europe", the European State of the Climate report said.
The paper, produced by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization, found:
'Exceptional' British summers 'becoming the norm'
In Britain the year saw the hottest summer on record, "nationally significant" water shortfalls, record wildfire numbers and £800m in losses to farmers.
While the country has previously seen very hot summers, including famously in 1976, environmentalists are alarmed by how much more frequent and widespread they are.
Samantha Burgess of Copernicus told Sky News the heat in 1976 was "very localised" over Britain.
But last June brought "heatwave conditions effectively right from the UK all the way to Eastern Europe, to Greece".
Hilary McGrady, the head of Europe's biggest conservation charity, the National Trust, told Sky News: "These exceptional years are now becoming the norm."
It recently asked its five million members to write to their MPs about protecting Britain's declining wildlife and countryside.
"We need urgent action to adapt and to reduce emissions at the pace that science demands," she told Sky News.
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Last year's extreme weather was often intensified by climate change, as the continent warms faster than any other.
Copernicus gave four reasons for this trend, including Europe's proximity to the Arctic region, which itself is warming at least three times faster than the global average.
The continent is also becoming sunnier, and changing weather patterns are producing stronger heatwaves.
Areas covered in snow, which reflects the sun's heat, are also melting.
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But there was a ray of light in the report in that solar power reached record levels.
It provided 12.5% of Europe's electricity, up from 10.3%, driven by increased installations and the fact the continent is becoming sunnier.
Since the 1980s, stricter regulations have reduced aerosol pollution from cars and power plants; this has cleared the skies of reflective clouds, allowing more sunlight to reach the continent.
However, solar panels do not function well if they become too hot, according to the trade body Solar Energy UK.
The US state department said it would produce the passports as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
A portrait of the US president will feature on a page inside the passport opposite an image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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The passports will also include Mr Trump's signature, while the cover will have the words "United States of America" in bold gold print at the top and "passport" at the bottom in a reversal of the standard cover.
A small gold American flag, with the number 250 encircled by stars, will sit at the bottom of the back cover.
"These passports will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the US passport the most secure documents in the world," state department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the passports will be available to applicants at the Washington DC passport office shortly before 4 July.
The commemorative passport will be the default option for those applying in person at the office, though those who want a standard passport will be able to get one by applying online or outside of Washington, officials told the Associated Press.
A state department official told Reuters there would be no extra fee charged to receive one of the limited run of commemorative passports.
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It comes as the US Mint announced plans for a commemorative gold coin featuring Mr Trump's image to mark the anniversary of the founding of the US.
The treasury department has said paper currency will feature Mr Trump's signature - the first time a sitting president has signed American money.
During his second term, Mr Trump's allies have added his name to the US Institute of Peace building and the Kennedy Center performing arts venue.
The US president is also planning a triumphal arch in Washington DC, which will feature a towering winged figure flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions, all gilded with gold.
Mr Trump is also planning to build a large ballroom at the White House, has made changes to the Oval Office, and converted the Rose Garden into a stone-covered patio.