Cricket: England’s post-Ben Stokes reset: Dan Lawrence is recalled to England’s Test squad after two years out, with Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse also returning for the first two home Tests against Pakistan at Headingley from Aug 19. Injury blow: Jacob Bethell is ruled out with a right knee injury, handing Jordan Cox the key No. 3 role. Transport chaos: A major power failure at a Network Rail control centre in Manchester has brought rail services to a standstill across the Midlands and north-west, with delays of up to 60 minutes and some cancellations. Serious crime in Scotland: A Wakefield dad has been charged with the murder of his nine-year-old daughter, Minnie Merriman, after she was found injured during a family trip to Scotland. Northern Ireland politics & policy: Stormont’s dog licensing and animal welfare proposals face backlash in Belfast, with councillors calling parts of the plan “ridiculous.” Immigration enforcement: The Home Office says NI has seen a record number of arrests and raids in a crackdown on illegal working. Skywatch: The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight Aug 12–13, just hours after a partial solar eclipse over Wales and Scotland. Football: club moves: Millwall sign Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes on a one-year deal; Rotherham complete the signing of Ghana-eligible defender Ewan Otoo on a two-year contract.