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Aug 22
Donald Trump's 50% US tariffs on Canada to be matched 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse

Donald Trump's tax on imports will hit about 5% of the goods Canada ships to the US every year, which range from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, said his country would retaliate against the US, in a statement that signified a low point in the relationship between the two countries. "Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses," Mr Carney said. He added: "We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship." Mr Carney blamed Washington for the breakdown, saying "last-minute changes in the US proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal". He said he had suspended negotiations, and directed Canada's negotiating team to return to Ottawa. Canada had sought concessions on tariffs on steel, aluminium, automobiles and timber that the US was unwilling to provide, a senior Trump administration official told reporters. "Tonight, Canada declined to finalise the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week," trade representative Jamieson Greer said. "Despite the US offer to Canada to receive the best treatment of any major exporter to our market, new demands and walk-backs of other commitments by Canada have upended the careful balance reached in the past days." Mr Greer said the US's offer was "forward-looking", and included a "historic economic and national security partnership". He had previously said Canada's goal throughout the negotiations had been to secure the best possible agreement "never a deal at any price or on any deadline". No further talks have been planned. Mr Carney said his government would announce additional support for Canadian workers and businesses in the coming days. The breakdown in negotiations marked a strong contrast to two days earlier, when officials from the two countries indicated they were headed toward a compromise. The countries sold each other $880bn (£645m) worth of goods and services last year, though the political impact is likely to be just as significant as the economic fallout. Read more from Sky News:Who is Lindsay Clancy?Trump's ballroom given green light Historically, the relationship between the neighbouring countries has been co-operative, with Canada sending troops to Afghanistan after 9/11 and nearly 330,000 people and $2bn (£1.47bn) worth of goods crossing the border each day. The escalation in trade tensions also calls into question the future of a trade pact between the US, Canada and Mexico which was agreed during Mr Trump's first term.

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Aug 21
British YouTuber Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

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.

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Tim Baker, political reporter
Aug 20
'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

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."

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Aug 22
Dutch GP Sprint: George Russell wins from Charles Leclerc to trim F1 world championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli at Zandvoort

The polesitting Russell held the lead from Lando Norris at the start and and withstood an initial challenge from his fellow Briton before the McLaren fell into the clutches of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari behind. Despite being on the more brittle soft tyres compared to the mediums of those around him, Leclerc overtook Norris for second with an impressive move into the first corner on lap 18 of the short-form contest. Dutch GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky SportsF1 2026 standings | F1 2026 calendar | Dutch GP Sprint ResultDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 But Norris was at least able to hold off Antonelli for third, the championship leader having taken fourth from the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri on the first lap. While Russell is now 56 points back on his team-mate after victory, Antonelli's overall championship lead has extended to 53 points after Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished where he qualified in seventh. A downpour arrived just as Russell was taking the chequered flag for his third Sprint win of the season with the Mercedes driver admitting the final tour would have been "very sketchy" had the rain arrived any earlier. Fifth-placed Piastri finished with home favourite Max Verstappen right on his tail. Hamilton, though, was 1.6s back on Verstappen in seventh and will now hope for sufficiently better over the rest of race weekend after being unhappy with his set-up into Sprint Qualifying. Pierre Gasly took the final point on offer in the Sprint with eighth for Alpine. The Zandvoort weekend is now effectively reset with teams able to make changes to their cars ahead of Grand Prix Qualifying at 3pm later on Saturday, live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event. Russell maintains 'great start' to F1's resumption Having seemingly got his inconsistent championship challenge against Antonelli back on track at the start of July when he reduced his title deficit to 25 points, Russell dropped 34 points further to his team-mate in the space of the final two race weeks before F1's summer break. So a fast start to F1's return at Zandvoort was therefore imperative for the 28-year-old, which he has managed to deliver so far. "A great start to the weekend," said Russell. "The Ferraris look really fast, so it's going to be a tight one this afternoon [in Qualifying]. "I knew if there were going to be any overtakes, they were going to be towards the end of the race. So, I knew I just wanted to manage my tyres a bit through the high-speed corners and have a bit more in the tank come the end of the race. "I knew if Charles got past Lando at all, he would be fast. As soon as I saw Charles behind, I dropped the hammer a little bit and the two of us pulled away." Norris, the dominant race winner last time out in Hungary, had initially looked a threat to Russell himself but he was reeled in and eventually overtaken by Leclerc. "Not a bad result, not the best. Would have been nice to have been a little bit faster today, but Charles was just too quick," he said. "I don't think it was the tyres, just that we lacked pace. We're not quick enough and we have some work to do." Leclerc said: "I knew Lando didn't have much deployment on the main straight so I knew I had to maximise that but we still arrived at the braking point more or less at the same level and it worked out." Sky Sports F1's live Dutch GP schedule Saturday August 221.30pm: F1 Academy Race 12.15pm: Dutch GP Qualifying build-up*3pm: DUTCH GP QUALIFYING*5pm: Porsche Supercup Race 1 Sunday August 239.35am: F1 Academy Race 210.50am: Porsche Supercup Race 212.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Dutch GP build-up2pm: THE DUTCH GRAND PRIX4pm: Chequered Flag: Dutch GP reaction *also on Sky Sports Main Event Formula 1 is at Zandvoort for a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix with every session live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime

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Rob Harris, Sports correspondent
Aug 22
Gianni Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament amid anger at FIFA World Cup sell-off plan

Mr Infantino was told in a letter on Friday by the region's football leadership that his presence at the event in the Dominican Republic this weekend would "undermine" the children's matches. The embattled football leader yesterday flew into the Caribbean island, where he made light of questions by Sky News on the crisis engulfing FIFA - and stayed silent on his future. While Mr Infantino was greeted by local politicians, the head of the football confederation for the North American and Caribbean region told him he is not welcome at the Caribbean Football Union under-14s tournament. It is understood he was invited before officials knew of secret plans to try to sell shares in a new World Cup venture to private investors, which provoked anger within the CONCACAF region once they were leaked last month. We have learned that CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani wrote to Mr Infantino on Friday to say the "governance crisis" caused by the scheme "will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition" given the media focus. And Mr Montagliani - who is also a FIFA vice president - told Mr Infantino: "I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity." FIFA was asked for comment. Video posted on social media did show local officials saying they were honoured to welcome him to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. FIFA provides millions of dollars in development funding for the country, with the cash largely raised by the World Cup. CONCACAF two weeks ago signed a joint letter with the European and Asian football confederations pushing for Mr Infantino to leave power. They wrote there had been a "fundamental breach of trust" caused by Mr Infantino blind-siding football officials with the plans to sell 20% of the World Cup to private equity. They added that "when trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned". Read more:'Be very careful': FIFA VP warns those trying to oust InfantinoHow Infantino will be framing his battle to remain FIFA president Mr Infantino can point to the support of one CONCACAF country, Mexico, but the other 2026 World Cup co-hosts, Canada and the United States, have criticised his leadership. But Mr Infantino did pose for a photo yesterday with the Dominican Republic Football Association president, Jose Deschamps. He also still has the backing of the South American confederation, CONMEBOL, which is pushing for the World Cup to be expanded to 64 teams to stage more games in the region in 2030. But when challenged by Sky News on Friday, Mr Infantino did not address the concerns raised by fan groups this week as they launched a global push for his resignation. There is a FIFA presidential election next year, and FAs, including England, Wales and Scotland, have withdrawn previous letters of endorsement for Mr Infantino. The deadline for candidates is November.

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Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business and economics reporter
Aug 20
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses

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

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Aug 20
Miliband clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement

Mr Miliband summoned Israel's charge d'affaires - the country's top diplomat in the UK - on Wednesday to set out the UK's "profound objection" to Israel publishing a tender for the construction of about 1,200 homes, as part of the E1 programme of "expansion". He called it an "unacceptable and destructive act" and said the UK would not "stand back and accept the destruction of the two-state solution", as he demanded "an immediate reversal". Politics latest: Follow live The foreign secretary said the UK had been clear, both publicly and privately, about its opposition to the project, which he said "cut across the heart of Palestine and risks separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem". This sparked a fiery statement from Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, who said he rejected "outright the statement of the UK foreign secretary and the patronising tone of his words". He said the right of Jewish people to live in the area in question was recognised over a century ago through the Balfour Declaration and likened their right to live in the disputed territory to British people's right to live in London. Read more:UK cinemas could ban AI glassesTravelodge boss quits "The UK government's systematic policy of blaming only Israel while ignoring Palestinian extremism has already contributed to a massive wave of antisemitic hatred and attacks against the British Jewish community," he said. "The UK government's decision to damage the relationship between our countries is deeply unfortunate. But Israel will not be a passive victim of this policy. "Israel will defend its rights, its interests and its people." Mr Miliband added that the UK will set out a "comprehensive set of measures" in the coming weeks in response to Israeli government policies to protect the viability of the Palestinian state, which the Starmer government formally recognised last September. Plans to build on the E1 area have been mooted for decades and have long been internationally condemned, with settlements deemed illegal under international law. While successive Israeli governments have held off due to international pressure, Benjamin Netanyahu's government gave the green light for construction a year ago to "erase" the idea of a Palestinian state. The total number of housing units approved by the Israeli government last August sits at 3,401, with a tender put out for the first 1,234 on Tuesday.

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Aug 21
Arsenal transfer news: Julian Alvarez would add 'magic' to Gunners' frontline says Gary Neville as he urges them to sign Atletico Madrid striker

The Gunners have made an impressive start to the new campaign, backing up their Community Shield win over Manchester City with a 3-0 demolition of newly-promoted Coventry. However, Sky Sports pundit Neville says Arsenal still need "a bit of magic up front" and believes Atletico Madrid's Alvarez is the player who would deliver it. Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs keen on Argentina international Alvarez, although Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil said earlier this summer that they do not want to sell Alvarez and would not even accept £170m for the forward. Neville has encouraged Arsenal to test Atletico's resolve in a bid to take themselves to the next level. "What a squad [Mikel Arteta] has built," said Neville. "If he puts another forward into that, if they could get Julian Alvarez somehow, that would light this place up as you'd have a world-class striker to go with all the world-class defenders and midfielders. Arsenal 3-0 Coventry - Match report and reactionAs it happened | Teams | Stats | Watch FREE PL highlightsLatest news and rumours: Arsenal | CoventryGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports or stream PL games with no contract 📺 "They wouldn't just become Premier League title winners they'd go the next step and win a Champions League. It's a massive 10 days. He needs a bit of magic up front - someone that can win a game for you when you don't play well." Speaking in his post-match press conference, Arteta insisted "the main focus has to be to improve our players and the connection between them". He noted how little Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Ben White played together down the right flank last season due to injuries. However, Neville reckons Odegaard would be even more destructive if he had a striker like Alvarez to target. "He [Odegaard] is exceptional. If there was an Ian Wright-type player up front for Arsenal who makes those short runs he'd be even better," said Neville. "As [Kai] Havertz and [Viktor] Gyokeres always come to the ball, Odegaard has to play possession rather than playing the slip passes. If Arsenal were to sign Julian Alvarez then he'd go up a level as it would be perfect for the style of play." Fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher agreed Arsenal still need something special in the attacking areas, although he reckons Odegaard and Saka are showing signs of being able to reach world-class levels. "I still think Arsenal lack a world-class player in the front four," he said. "About two years ago I thought Saka and Odegaard would make that next step. For whatever reason it's not happened due to injuries or Arsenal not being at their best. Those two were close to getting to the levels shown by Man City and Liverpool players, like [Kevin] De Bruyne and [Erling] Haaland or [Mohamed] Salah and [Sadio] Mane. They took their teams to the title. "Arsenal won the league without [Saka and Odegaard] doing it. They did it by having a great defence and goalkeeper. But I still think Saka and Odegaard can get back to where they were a couple of years ago." Carragher added: "The psychological factor of being champions now will take this Arsenal team to another level rather than buying a superstar player." Analysis: Odegaard and Tzolis rejuvenate Arsenal attack Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium: Vinicius Jr this, Morgan Rogers that... Arsenal have shown that their transfer window was better than many made out. Tzolis looks like a gem, a real livewire down the left wing. After a stale opening five minutes on the pitch, he set it alight with two shots and two chances created in the space of four minutes. It was no surprise to se him strongly involved in the two goals that put this game to bed, winning the ball high up for the first, then crossing for Saka for the second. But Odegaard's start to the season cannot be overlooked either. He backed up the stunning Community Shield display with a first goal of the season here, equalling his league tally last season that saw him miss 30 matches in all competitions. In fact, this was just the second time since December 2024 that Saka, Odegaard and Havertz had started together. All three scored against Coventry. Odegaard is like a new signing. And with three open-play goals, Arsenal look like a new team.

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