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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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Venezuela earthquakes | June heat record broken | Wimbledon tennis strike
Jun 2500:12:20Tap to summarizeA state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela after two earthquakes have hit the capital city, Caracas.Authorities are yet to provide a figure for the number of deaths or injuries caused by the quakes- but it is reported that there will be “high casualties and extensive damage”.Also today… the June heat record is broken in the UK, Andy Burnham plans to move some of Number 10 operations to the North, and an update on the Bedfordshire train crash.And finally, in the world of sport- a strike at Wimbledon and Scotland face a nervous wait to see if they progress to the World Cup knockouts.Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Darren Jones not to run for PM | Largest ever maternity review | Rare red weather warning
Jun 2400:10:37Tap to summarizeDarren Jones has told Sky News he will not run to be prime minister, easing Andy Burnham’s path to Number 10.This follows Burnham meeting with Starmer, where details over the defence investment plan may have been on the agenda.Also today… the largest maternity review in the history of the NHS will be published todayHundreds of schools are set to close and train lines are encouraging people to not travel unless “absolutely necessary” as the country braces itself for this heatwave.And finally, England draw 0-0 with Ghana in the World Cup.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Coronation for Burnham? | Drug to delay diabetes | Hottest June day on record?
Jun 2300:10:36Tap to summarizeWill it be a coronation or a contest for Andy Burnham? The former Manchester mayor could be PM within three weeks if he goes unopposed.The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.The first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS in England and Wales.Also today... an update on the disappearance of the mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie.And, could today be the hottest June day on record in the UK?Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Transcribe →Is Keir Starmer about to resign? What you need to know...
Jun 2200:10:59Tap to summarizeSir Keir Starmer could be about to resign as the UK's prime minister. After a weekend of speculation following Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory, reports suggest there is no way back for Starmer. But is it a done deal?Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost have all you need for the big day ahead in Westminster - they explain the exact situation we're in, the possibilities for Starmer and what could be next for the Government.They also have the day's other news including the latest on the Iran peace talks in Switzerland, the forecast for the UK's brutal heatwave and Serena Williams's Wimbledon comeback.
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Introducing... Stuff Matters with Ed Conway
Jun 2000:15:22Tap to summarizeLEDs were supposed to be one of the great environmental success stories: a revolutionary technology that uses a fraction of the energy of traditional light bulbs. But have they really saved the world?In our new podcast Stuff Matters, economics and data editor Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside.Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself, uncovering far reaching economic powers that shape how we live.Along the way, Ed meets fascinating characters, from brilliant inventors to Latin American revolutionaries. He dives into their personal stories and reveals how they’ve changed the course of industries and economies.Because when you look closely enough, even the simplest things turn out to matter more than you think.Follow Stuff Matters to never miss an episode.
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Burnham wins in Makerfield | US ends naval blockade | Scotland to face Morocco
Jun 1900:11:04Tap to summarizeAndy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour PartyThe US has ended its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has said it will start charging a fee for use of the vital waterway.A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.A 30-year-old man, who is not believed to be known to the boy, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the case.Finally - Scotland face Morocco in the World Cup with a win meaning they will qualify for the knockout stages.Leah Boleto and Amanda Akass have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England thump Croatia | Trump signs Iran deal | Cervical cancer breakthrough
Jun 1800:09:48Tap to summarizeEngland won their first World Cup game in style with a thrilling attacking display at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.Donald Trump has signed a deal with Iran to end the war - so what’s in the document and who has come out best?Meanwhile, research has found women given the HPV vaccine as teenagers have a “close to zero” chance of dying of cervical cancer before 30.Leah Boleto and Wilfred Frost have the day’s news in just 10 minutes.
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Streeting predicts leadership race next week | England’s World Cup to kick off | Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis
Jun 1700:09:31Tap to summarizeSophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Social media giants hit back | Trump to discuss Ukraine with G7 | Cape Verde's World Cup heroics
Jun 1600:09:11Tap to summarizeSophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Iran and US to sign peace deal | Social media ban for UK teens | UFC at the White House
Jun 1500:10:58Tap to summarizePakistan's prime minister has announced that a deal has been agreed between the US and Iran.Sir Keir Starmer is expected to ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram when he speaks at a press conference this morning.The assisted dying bill will be brought back to parliament in the coming days.And finally, a football World Cup roundup as well as the UFC 250 event which is taking place at the White House.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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