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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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Burnham to become Labour leader | Tuchel blames England team's 'DNA' | Trump accuses China of election interference
Yesterday00:12:04Tap to summarizeAndy Burnham will become Labour leader today ahead of replacing Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week.Days after England’s bruising semi-final defeat to their bitter rivals Argentina, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel has blamed the loss on something in his team’s “DNA”.Donald Trump has returned to one of his favourite topics - election interference - after accusing China of helping Joe Biden to defeat him in the 2020 presidential race.Spare a thought for teenagers who like scrolling through social media while sipping energy drinks.Weeks after it was announced teenagers under 16 will be banned from using apps such as Instagram and TikTok - the government has now said they will no longer be able to buy high-caffeine energy products such as Red Bull and Monster from April.Finally - people will be allowed to marry in places such as pubs, hot air balloons and their own homes in what the government is calling the biggest shake-up in wedding laws in nearly 200 years.Kamali Melbourne and Mhari Aurora have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England's World Cup heartbreak | Starmer's emotional farewell | Summer childcare costs rise
2d ago00:12:03Tap to summarizeKamali Melbourne and Mhari Aurora have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England to face Argentina | Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' | T-Rex fossil sells for over $50m
3d ago00:10:33Tap to summarizeEngland are preparing for the latest chapter in their heated rivalry with Argentina - as the two countries face each other in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta tonight.Police are exploring whether Ann Widdecombe’s last TV appearance on the day of her death formed part of the motive for the attack.Trump has backed down on a proposed 20% toll on ships using the Strait of Hormuz but a US blockade of Iranian ports has restarted.Meanwhile, the government has announced plans for an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds.Finally, a T-Rex fossil has sold for over $50m - the most ever paid for a dinosaur.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Widdecombe death investigated as terror-related | UK in grip of 'firewave' | France to face Spain in World Cup semi-final
4d ago00:09:39Tap to summarizeCounter-terror police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after saying “new information and evidence came to light”.The US has carried out strikes on Iran for the third night in a row - while the UAE says at least one crew member died after Iran hit tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.Scientists and environmentalists have said the UK is in the grip of a “firewave” as the heatwave provides perfect conditions for wildfires.Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next prime minister with 349 Labour MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.Finally, France face Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Texas in the first semi-final of the World Cup.
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Widdecombe murder arrest | England to face Argentina | UK heatwave warnings
5d 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
2w 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.
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