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Electronic artist Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.

Is facing a Champions League play-off really that bad?
The Champions League returns this week and some of Europe's biggest teams will be back in action a lot earlier than they would have hoped.

What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating?
When Niall Treacy skidded out of the men's 500m heats on Monday, Great Britain's hopes in the short track speed skating were finally put out of their misery.

Boy becomes first in UK to have surgery to make him taller
Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Allianz Stadium had to close for 10 weeks to fix the drainage. Now they’ve had to re-lay turf
After repairing drainage issues that plagued Allianz Stadium last year, Venues NSW has been forced to re-lay the central corridor of the playing surface due to the poor state of the turf.

Trainer wants more of the same from improving filly
A lot of effort went into changing the filly’s jump and run style from her first preparation and it paid off on Australia Day.

‘Not easy’: Why athletes’ side hustles should be praised, not condemned
Suns recruit Christian Petracca has hit back at critics of his cooking pursuits. We spoke to four other athletes whose struggles highlight why off-field activities are so important.

Russian woman carries Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
MILAN (AP) — Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian living in Milan, voiced her opposition to Russia’s war against Ukraine with a highly symbolic, if anonymous, act: Carrying the Ukraine team placard during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

As it happened: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
A state of emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula, a boil water notice is in place, a river has burst its banks and a highway closed.

What changes might England make for Ireland game?
Following England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face Ireland on Saturday?

'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance?
One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem?

FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say
Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it has gathered.

Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Iran nuclear talks
Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to make a deal.

Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay.

He’s dominating English rugby. Now this Aussie star is coming home to win a World Cup spot
He’s been earning rave reviews in the English Premiership, but a former Waratahs flyer is headed home to try to crack the Wallabies squad in time for the Rugby World Cup.

The Saints haven’t given up hope of a King return in opening round – and a celebrity appearance
One of St Kilda’s greatest stars opens up about the frustration he feels for a key Saint, as Channel Seven revealed one of the club’s biggest supporters and a pop superstar could perform before the Sunday night opening round match. Meanwhile, the Suns will pay a price for Matt Rowell’s...

Logan? That’s in NSW: Fonua-Blake eyes Blues berth after Origin eligibility change
He was born in Brisbane and played junior football with Logan Brothers, but Addin Fonua-Blake is desperate to be unleashed with Payne Haas for NSW.

Fonua-Blake flags Blues intentions
Addin Fonua-Blake confirms his interest in representing the NSW Blues.