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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost
Hosted by Sky News · EN
Your ten-minute cheat sheet to the day’s news. From politics, global conflicts to pop culture, sport and everything in between.
Sky News’s Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost cut through the noise to get you clued up — fast.
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Widdecombe murder arrest | England to face Argentina | UK heatwave warnings
4d ago00:11:17Tap to summarizeSopy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Burnham 1 MP away from being PM | New vaping rules
1w ago00:10:07Tap to summarizeAndy Burnham is on the cusp of becoming the next prime minister after he secured the support of 322 Labour MPs on the first day of the nomination process.Also today, the latest on the Iran war, plans for new vaping regulations and a hosepipe ban.And finally, England football coach Thomas Tuchel is said to be frustrated by FIFA upgrading Jarell Quansah’s suspension from one match to two.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Grooming gang law change | Fery-tale continues at Wimbledon
1w ago00:10:15Tap to summarizeThe US and Iran have exchanged strikes overnight, and more donations to Reform UK are being investigated by authorities.Also today, the home secretary is set to change the law so the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang can be deported.And finally, Arthur Fery is into the Wimbledon semi-finals after a convincing three set victory against ninth seed Flavio Cobolli.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Strikes in Strait of Hormuz | Farage triggers by-election
1w ago00:11:39Tap to summarizeThe US has confirmed it’s hit more than 80 Iranian targets overnight after three commercial vessels were allegedly hit by Iran in the Strait.Iran’s military said it would deliver a “crushing response”- and it has done just that, targeting 85 American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.Also today- Nigel Farage resigns as an MP, triggering a by-election and Prince Harry loses his court case.And finally, Lionel Messi helps rescue Argentina as they secure a comeback victory to make the World Cup quarter-finals.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Farage financial scrutiny | Fery Wimbledon success
1w ago00:12:15Tap to summarizeIt’s another day of pressure for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, over his financial affairs, with focus on benefits he received from George Cottrell, a convicted criminal and crypto-gambler.Also today- Fifa’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play for the USA after a phone call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino overshadows last night’s action on the pitch.Sir Keir Starmer will arrive in Turkey today for a Nato summit, and MPs are calling for the government to scrap the freeze on the student loan repayment threshold at the next budget.And finally, British wildcard Arthur Fery has made the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Transcribe →England through to World Cup quarter finals - what happened?
2w ago00:11:48Tap to summarizeEngland are one step closer to bringing football home after beating Mexico 3-2 in their World Cup last-16 clash.If you're just waking up, don't worry - Sophy and Wilf walk through everything that happened in the dramatic game.They also have the day's other news including fresh allegations facing Nigel Farage - that he failed to declare financial support given to him by a convicted criminal.Plus, the week-long state funeral proceedings have begun for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Transcribe →Burnham makes manifesto pledge | Pubs to stay open for World Cup
2w ago00:10:27Tap to summarizeAndy Burnham has said he will stick to Labour's 2024 manifesto and the promises it made, but believes there's "room for movement on tax".Two teenage boys have had their sentences for rape increased after they were found to be "unduly lenient" by the Court of Appeal.Also today... the NHS is going to launch a "marathon a month" challenge, asking people to walk for around 30 minutes a day.And finally, pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday, allowing football fans to watch the Three Lions' World Cup clash with Mexico.Kamali and Amanda have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England World Cup win | NHS under pressure with UK-US trade deal
2w ago00:11:50Tap to summarizeEngland are through to the Round of 16 in the Football World Cup.Also today… The Court of Appeal to review sentences for three teenage boys spared custody for rape charges, NHS put under pressure because of UK-US trade deal which could lead to over 200,000 avoidable excess deaths.And finally, could another heatwave hit the UK next week?Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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£4.7 billion black hole in defence | Trump’s crypto billions | Serena Williams out of Wimbledon
2w ago00:10:22Tap to summarizeFunding for the armed forces is set to rise by £15 billion over the next four years- but the Treasury has confirmed that only £10.3 billion of that has been costed for.Also today… Trump has made more than $1bn last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, the energy price cap rises, and a Jamaican delegation will travel to the UK seeking slavery reparations from Britain.And finally, tennis legend Serena Williams has been knocked out of Wimbledon in her first Grand Slam appearance since 2022.Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Transcribe →Defence Investment Plan wait is over | Maternity commissioner | World Cup penalty shootouts
2w ago00:11:24Tap to summarizeThe delayed defence investment plan is due to be published later after wranglings over spending.A national maternity commissioner's to be appointed in England, to reduce harm to families from repeated failures in NHS care.The Home Secretary’s announced a new ‘student loan’ style system for asylum seekers to pay towards the cost of accommodation.And it’s all to play for at the World Cup - Germany have been knocked out of the tournament.Sophy and WIlf have all the day’s news in 10 minutes.
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