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Injury made Stones 'think about retiring' last season
England and Manchester City defender John Stones is in England's squad for Thursday's friendly against Wales and next week's World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

The Papers: 'UK Gaza protests going ahead' and 'Romp in Peace, Jilly'
Protests on the two year anniversary of the Israel-Gaza war and Jilly Cooper's death make the papers.

Jenrick defends calling Birmingham area one of 'worst-integrated places'
The shadow justice secretary stands by his comments about the Birmingham area amid sharp criticism.

Ikitau ready for Exeter move
Len Ikitau is ready for his Exeter move after an outstanding Rugby Championship season with the Wallabies.

Dockers ruckman traded to Blues
Liam Reidy has been traded to Carlton from Fremantle in exchange for picks.

Kostecki prepares for Bathurst challenge
Brodie Kostecki previews his team's chances ahead of this weekend's Bathurst 1000.

House of Payne: The day the game’s best prop sparked an international ticket frenzy
Even though he is 900km away, and celebrating an NRL title win with the Broncos, Payne Haas is already helping Samoa.

Sydney Bowler seeks to wind back the clock after series of setbacks
He’s yet to recapture that exciting early career form as a three-year-old, but two years on the stepping stones are well in place for a home-course five-year-old at Wednesday’s Kensington meeting.

Police seeking vehicle after attempted burglary of service station
A black vehicle was seen fleeing towards Dargaville at around 1.45am.

The plan that may see dirtier, more expensive power
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.

Stretched job centre staff struggling to get disabled people into work
The government wants work coaches to provide personalised support, but some have caseloads of up to 200 people.

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper
Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of "terrible" conditions as accommodation provider makes millions.

Stephen Lawrence murderer must name other killers, father says
David Norris, one of only two men to be convicted over the 1993 murder, is bidding to be released from prison.

‘Needs to be better’: Everest favourite’s camp weigh in on trial run
Jockey Zac Purton says Ka Ying Rising needed to be better after a solid effort in the Everest’s only Australian trial on Tuesday.

Haas, Foran named in Pacific Championships squads
Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand have all named their squads for the Pacific Championships.

Gordon on verge of rugby return with eye on home World Cup
Gordon’s management has been in discussions with the Titans in recent weeks and are keen for Gordon to be released from the final year of his NRL contract.

Pandora’s box opens: Why Milan’s trip to Perth could reshape club football
For AC Milan fans in Australia, the prospect of seeing a Serie A game played here in February is a bit of a guilty pleasure, given the strong global opposition.

Tips and race-by-race guide for Randwick (Kensington) on Wednesday
All you need to know to back a winner on the eight-race program.

NZ the 'more appropriate forum' - Neil Gaiman sexual assault lawsuit dismissed by US judge
The sexual assault lawsuit against author Neil Gaiman has been dismissed by a US judge on jurisdictional grounds.

Search for Jayleb-Che, missing near popular Rotorua natural pools
People who visited the 'hot and cold' pools on Waiotapu Loop Road last week are asked to help with information.