Disruptions began on Sunday morning with "almost all" routes cancelled or delayed until further notice, CrossCountry said. The power cut at CrossCountry's control centre in central Birmingham meant the systems used to manage the network were offline. The "significant and unforeseen disruption" affects major routes including between Birmingham and Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh and York and Newcastle. The outage coincided with several football matches on Sunday, with National Rail warning that other services to Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle would be "extremely busy" as a result of the cancellations. Services between Peterborough, Cambridge and Stansted Airport continue to operate at almost normal levels because of planned engineering work. A CrossCountry spokesperson said: "A power cut in Birmingham city centre has affected the building where our control centre is located. "As a result, many of the systems our control teams use to manage the railway are currently unavailable. "Although colleagues are working hard to safely operate services using alternative processes, CrossCountry services will be significantly disrupted on Sunday 23 August. "While we will run as many trains as possible, passengers should expect significant reductions to services and cancellations across almost all CrossCountry routes throughout the day. "We are sorry to passengers affected by this significant and unforeseen disruption." It's at the control centre that CrossCountry monitors the locations of trains and oversees staff changeovers. Some passengers took to social media to voice their frustration at the disruptions. One commuter said in a post on X that their train from York to Birmingham had been cancelled, and they were the only person in their business with a key. Another passenger demanded a refund and wrote: "Is there any responsibility towards passengers?" CrossCountry was found to be Britain's worst-performing train operator in a Transport Focus survey of passengers. Other train operators continue to run services on the same routes. Read more from Sky News:Constance Marten to appealMayors given planning powers A rail replacement bus service had already been planned between Leicester and Peterborough, and its operations have been unaffected. CrossCountry specialises in long-distance travel, with some of the routes cancelled on Sunday including Edinburgh to Plymouth, Penzance to Leeds and Nottingham to Cardiff Central. The CrossCountry spokesperson added: "Ticket acceptance is in place with other train operators, and customers will be entitled to Delay Repay compensation. Customers who choose not to travel can claim a refund from their original point of purchase. "We are working closely with relevant partners and will provide further updates as soon as possible."

Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, faces three charges of sexual penetration without consent. He has also been charged with possessing cannabis on 20 May this year. He was previously charged with six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault and one count of strangulation over the alleged incident in a Perth hotel room in September 2024, which he denied. Last month, the 31-year-old was found not guilty of three sexual penetration without consent charges, while the other three resulted in a hung jury - meaning they could not decide if he was guilty or not. Barrientos was also cleared of the strangulation count and one of the assault counts. However, he was found guilty of the other two assault counts, relating to allegations he bit the victim's neck and breast. The woman - who was 20 at the time and cannot be named - was a fan of the star and went back to his hotel room after he played at a nightclub. She said they had initially had consensual sex but that it became non-consensual and violent. Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black the alleged victim was willing to testify again at the retrial. The court said that an application to vary Barrientos' bail conditions will be heard on 27 August, with the case mentioned for retrial in the District Court on 25 September. Barrientos will be sentenced for the assault convictions after his retrial. The possessing cannabis charge relates to an alleged offence on May 20, while he was on bail before the first trial. He faces a hearing at Mandurah Magistrates' Court near Perth on 1 September. Western Australia's courts previously set bail at 100,000 Australian dollars (£52,340). See more from Sky News:'Unprecedented' El Nino to batter BritainIsrael's settlement economy and its UK linksHarry and Meghan's homecoming is a risk Barrientos became famous as a social media personality and rapper and has appeared as a presenter on several BBC Three shows. He is also known for working with YouTube collective Beta Squad, while featuring on Soccer Aid and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4.

Under new government plans, victims are expected to have their say in setting the boundaries to limit the chances of encountering perpetrators unexpectedly. This will give victims more "peace of mind and the confidence to get on with their lives" as offenders will have their movements monitored via GPS, according to ministers. The government is set to roll out the new, more rigorous version of existing exclusion zones in September, reports The Mirror. Offenders are currently banned from specific locations like a victim's place of work or home. The new zones will be worked out to ensure those freed can still get to important appointments and access services that help cut their reoffending chances. It comes as Andy Burnham is due to announce the findings of his review into the early prisoner release scheme when MPs return to Westminster at the start of September. 👉Listen to This Is Why on your podcast app👈  Justice Secretary Alex Norris said: "I'm determined that no victim should have to look over their shoulder, change their routine, or live in fear of crossing paths with the person who harmed them. "That's why we're introducing tough new restrictions on sexual and violent offenders, confining them to areas just a few miles wide and using GPS technology to monitor their movements. "Victims will have a say in setting these boundaries, giving them greater freedom, peace of mind and the confidence to get on with their lives. It's simple: offenders should carry the consequences of their crimes, not their victims." Read more from Sky News:Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar'UK has been burning - and things could get much worse Labour's early release scheme began in September 2024 in a move aimed at easing prison overcrowding. The prime minister paused plans for more releases initially due to come in September and pushed them back to October. He has already changed the scheme's eligibility to rule out those convicted of rape, serious child sex offences and grooming.

City are paying a fixed fee of £81.3m plus £4.3m in add-ons. The 18-year-old is set to become the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history, surpassing the £58.9m Manchester United committed to paying Lille for Leny Yoro in 2024. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Man City news & transfers🔵Man City fixtures & scores | FREE Man City highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 Lille have secured the fee they were holding out for in negotiations for Bouaddi, who was one of the breakout stars of this summer's World Cup with Morocco. City are working to rebuild their midfield after the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders. For Sunday's game with Bournemouth, Marc Guehi started in the centre of midfield. They are also interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Roma's Manu Kone as potential options to further bolster midfield amid uncertainty over Newcastle target Nico Gonzalez's future. Bouaddi's arrival will follow City's record-breaking £116m deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest earlier in the window. The teenager is capable of operating as a defensive midfielder or in a more advanced role, giving City further versatility in midfield. Rodri's heir? Why Man City have spent big on Bouaddi Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi. Perhaps those who only took a passing glance will remember him, too. He tends to stand out. Aside from his throwback curly mop of hair, the way he dominated the big stage with effortless grace over the summer got people talking. The midfielder excelled in his fledgling role at his first major international tournament, particularly noticeable in a group-stage bout with Brazil. Read Laura Hunter's full article on Ayyoub Bouaddi But this was not the first time Carlo Ancelotti found himself ruminating over an opposition player who was "better in the duels" than his own. Ancelotti's Brazilian midfield was composed of the experienced Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes, and yet somehow it was Bouaddi that beamed brightest. It struck a familiar chord...

Jane Coates, who says that she has felt "incredibly alone" and "deserted by the British authorities" throughout her campaign for justice for Lucy Harrison, is preparing to travel to the US. Speaking more than 19 months on from Ms Harrison's death, Ms Coates said she hopes to meet the district attorney. She also urged the UK government to offer its full backing. Ms Harrison, a fashion buyer from Warrington, Cheshire, was shot through the chest by her father, Kris Harrison, at his home in Prosper, Texas, on 10 January 2025, the day before she was due to fly back to the UK. A grand jury in Collin County later decided there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges after Mr Harrison claimed the handgun discharged accidentally while he was showing it to his daughter. In February this year, a coroner in England concluded Ms Harrison had been unlawfully killed, finding that her father's actions amounted to gross negligence manslaughter under UK law. Ms Coates has now sought the assistance of Radd Seiger, who previously advised Harry Dunn's family in their campaign for justice after the 19-year-old was killed by a US citizen in a road crash in Northamptonshire. Commenting on why she has felt "alone" during her search for justice, Ms Coates, 49, said: "I think it's not being heard - just raising all of our concerns and nothing being acted upon, and feeling like we've just been deserted by the British authorities. "I think, save Sarah Hall, my MP, who has done everything in her capacity to raise and escalate Lucy's case, it's just felt like there's been doors shut at every single opportunity, and people haven't been there for us." Read more from Sky News:Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada to be matched 'dollar for dollar'Constance Marten granted permission to appeal sentence Ms Coates, who works as a deputy head teacher, said she had expected the unlawful killing conclusion to become a turning point in her campaign. She said she is now planning to travel to Texas with Mr Seiger in the hope of persuading the Collin County District Attorney's Office to reconsider the case after the coroner's findings. Mr Seiger said the family wanted the case lifted beyond routine consular handling. Ms Coates said: "Although I know that it's a completely different jurisdiction, a completely different law, so it's about appealing to them in terms of our real concerns with the US investigation, with the Texas investigation, and that they do agree to reopen Lucy's case and give it new consideration." A senior coroner ruled in February that Mr Harrison's conduct had been "reckless". The inquest heard he had been drinking wine before removing a loaded Glock pistol from his bedside cabinet. The coroner concluded the gun could only have been discharged after it was pointed at Lucy, and the trigger pulled, and heard officers in Texas did not carry out an alcohol test despite smelling alcohol on his breath. Ms Coates said she was not asking the Foreign Office to interfere in the US justice system, but wanted ministers to publicly support her family. The family have requested a meeting with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and other senior officials. A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts remain with Jane and her family for the tragic loss they have suffered. "We were in contact with the family and provided consular support. "We will always look to learn lessons to improve the consular support we offer to other families in the future." It is understood Foreign Office officials are reviewing recent correspondence from Ms Harrison's family and intend to respond. The Collin County District Attorney's Office has been approached for comment.

Many of the UK's chains could introduce "policies to prohibit and/or restrict the wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses", according to the industry's trade body. Money blog: Products that have most increased in price All of the major operators are considering their approach to the tech, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA), as they respond to the rise of what some people have dubbed "spy glasses" or "pervert glasses". The wearable technology features cameras embedded inside the frame and facilitates discreet recording. A small light flashes during taping. But no bans have been issued to date, as far as the UKCA is aware, as moviehouses seek to balance possible film recording and privacy concerns with the accessibility benefits some users can get from the glasses. Patrons with a visual impairment or who are hard of hearing can benefit from the spectacles, according to UKCA chief executive Phil Clapp. These glasses can be useful to some moviegoers. Bespoke subtitling can come with some smart frames, Mr Clapp said. Why now? While smart glasses are not a new concept, Meta's have proven popular, with more than seven million pairs sold in 2025 alone. An ad campaign fronted by billionaire Kylie Jenner has also brought new attention to the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled glasses. As well as taking pictures and recording video, Meta glasses enable conversations with AI, listening to music and taking calls. They also feature a screen on the right lens, allowing wearers to read messages, translate a conversation or look at a map without taking out their phone. How are others responding? Theatres, pubs and restaurants have been taking a stance on the technology as its popularity grows. One of the UK's biggest pub chains, Wetherspoons, has implemented an effective ban by not allowing people to record with the glasses in their pubs. The owner of theatres across London, the Edinburgh Playhouse and the Bristol Hippodrome, ATG Theatres, will also prevent attendees from recording using the glasses. His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service told The Guardian "the use of Meta glasses is prohibited" over restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals. A Meta spokesperson said the glasses "provide critical new technology for people in the blind and low-vision community". "Limiting how people can use this technology would be a major step backwards," they added. "Naturally, some places shouldn't be filmed at all, and that's reasonable, but rules should be applied consistently. Our glasses have a light that turns on to let people know when a photo or video is taken, something smartphones and other cameras don't have." Have you been filmed using Meta glasses? If so, our Sky News Explains team would like to hear your story. Please email us at news@skynews.com

The document tells people arriving in the UK after fleeing other countries that women are allowed to "earn their own money" and "make their own decisions about their lives". Politics latest: Deporatations hit 10-year high Men appear to be the primary target for the instructions, although there are also resources for asylum seekers who think they may be victims of illegal behaviour. The guidance states that people are expected to not make sexual remarks about someone "even if you think it is a compliment", whistle or make "kissing sounds" at someone, follow someone or "block their path", make rude or offensive gestures, or "verbally abuse someone because of their gender, religion, or how they look". The guidance warns throughout that breaking the law can lead to trouble with law enforcement, lead to someone losing accommodation or support, and could affect an asylum claim. People are warned it's a serious crime to take or share sexual images without someone's consent. As well as the guidebook, a series of posters have been designed by the Home Office to inform asylum seekers. The guidance was published in a nine-page document titled "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: A guide for asylum seekers". Sections include gender equality, domestic abuse, sex and consent, and respect in public – as well as getting help and living in the UK. Some 101,000 people claimed asylum in the year ending December 2025, 4% less than the previous year, with around 46,000 detected arrivals coming to Britain via illegal routes, such as small boats. Illegal migration and the visible issue of people crossing the Channel in small boats are policy areas the government is determined to look tough on, and these documents are understood to be part of a plan to ensure not knowing the law is not an excuse for illegal actions. It has also been focused on by parties like the Conservatives and Reform UK, and there have been a series of high-profile criminal cases involving asylum seekers. Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Instead of trying to train these mainly young, male illegal immigrants to behave in a civilised way towards women, they should be deported." In a video posted on X, Reform home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf described the guidance as a "disgrace". Read more:Asylum seekers jailed for rape on Brighton beachAsylum seeker jailed for abducting and raping 12-year-oldAsylum seeker jailed for seven years for raping woman Examples of the guidance in the document include a section stating that "everyone in the UK is expected to treat men and women equally" – and "even if you are a family member, like a husband, father or brother", you must never do things like stop a woman working or studying, control what she wears or where she goes, or make decisions for her without her agreement. Domestic abuse is defined in the guidance as physical violence, threats, controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and taking away someone's documents. Asylum seekers are told they are expected to treat family and their partners with respect, let them make their own choices, and never physically or verbally abuse or control them. The sex and consent page explains that both people must consent to sex without threat or pressure, someone can change their mind at any time even if they agreed previously, and someone "asleep, drunk, or unable to respond" cannot consent. It adds: "Consent is needed in every situation. This means even if you are married or in a relationship with someone, they must consent to sex every time." The chapter says that people are expected to never use "threat, force or pressure" to make someone have sex, never try to have sex with someone who is asleep, drunk or unable to consent clearly, and to stop if someone says no or changes their mind. It is mentioned that anyone under the age of 16 is considered a child and therefore legally cannot consent to having sex. How to behave in public is also covered, with asylum seekers "told that people have different beliefs, religions, cultures, relationships and ways of life", and they must "treat others with respect, even if you disagree with their beliefs or how they live". Tap to never miss an episode: Follow Cheat Sheet here Support numbers for victims are provided at the bottom of each section and in a chapter at the end of the document. A Home Office spokesperson said: "We expect everyone who comes to the UK to abide by our laws. If they do not, they will face consequences, including the refusal of their asylum claim and removal from the UK."

The striker ditched his trademark long, tied-back look and returned to a shorter hairstyle reminiscent of his early Borussia Dortmund days. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Man City news & transfers🔵Man City fixtures & scores | FREE Man City highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 The 26-year-old posted another image on X showing the various stages of his haircut, which he captioned "New hair don't care".In a July interview on Fox Sports, Haaland said he kept his previous style on the advice of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, another prolific long-haired Scandinavian striker.Haaland said: "Zlatan - you know what he told me? 'Never cut your hair because the strength is in the hair.'" He unveiled his new look on his ever-growing social media accounts on Sunday morning ahead of Bournemouth's visit. Haaland emerged from the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament's biggest social media stars after helping Norway reach the quarter-finals. The 26-year-old scored seven goals during Norway's run and gained more than 32m Instagram followers during the 39-day tournament, the biggest growth of any player involved. His growing profile away from the pitch has added another dimension to Haaland's status as one of football's biggest global stars, with his personality and social media content attracting a new audience beyond his performances for club and country. That audience will get its first look at Haaland's new hairstyle in competitive action when Manchester City begin the post-Pep Guardiola era. Guardiola stepped down at the end of last season after more than a decade in charge, with Enzo Maresca taking over as City's new head coach. Maresca will oversee his first Premier League game at the Etihad. Haaland remains the focal point of the new-look City side and will be expected to lead the line as Maresca begins his reign. City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield last weekend, but Maresca has backed his squad to respond as they begin their league campaign.