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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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Terror threat level raised | Trump’s Iran deadline looms | Renters’ Rights Act comes into force
May 100:11:15Tap to summarizeThe terrorism threat level in the UK has been raised from "substantial" to "severe" following the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London.That means a terror attack is considered to be highly likely in the next six months.Donald Trump faces a key deadline in his war with Iran under a law which limits the president sending the military into combat for an extended period without authorisation from Congress.Plus, the new Renters' Rights Act comes into force today. It’s described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years.And the Tony Blair Institute has called to scrap the triple lock pensions – arguing for a "lifespan fund" instead.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Transcribe →Terror incident declared | Oil price hits 4 year high | Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle in court
Apr 3000:12:58Tap to summarizeCounterterrorism police have searched a property in southeast London after a 45-year-old man was arrested over the stabbing of two Jewish men. Police have declared the attack a terrorist incident.Oil has hit a record high price during the war between Iran and the US as negotiations stall.Plus, it’s revealed Nigel Farage received a £5m donation before he became an MP. His team say it "was a personal unconditional gift that was given before he was elected".And tech billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle in court over OpenAI and its profit-focused position.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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King's speech to Congress | Starmer survives vote | New red card rules ahead of World Cup
Apr 2900:11:20Tap to summarizeKing Charles has given speeches in Congress and the White House as his state visit to the US continues.The prime minister has survived a vote for him to face a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson.And the former FBI director James Comey faces an arrest warrant for a post on social media.Plus, players at the World Cup face a new rule that could see them immediately red carded.Leah and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Transcribe →Starmer under pressure | Social media ban for under-16s | Taylor Swift voice trademark
Apr 2800:11:27Tap to summarizeStarmer faces a crunch moment as his former chief of staff is grilled over the Mandelson appointment and MPs vote on whether to investigate the PM.We look at new data linking domestic abuse and suicide among teenagers, and why police are warning about “toxic” online influences.Plus, the UK moves closer to restricting social media for under-16s, and Taylor Swift takes on AI with a legal fight over her voice and image.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
Transcribe →Trump suspect shooter’s note | Royal go-ahead for US state visit | Israel’s Netanyahu under election threat
Apr 2700:10:58Tap to summarizeKing Charles heads to Washington for a high-stakes state visit just days after a shooting targeting US President Donald Trump, raising fresh questions about security.It comes as it emerges the suspected gunman at the White House press dinner sent a note to members of his family before the shooting, according to Sky News' US partner network, NBC News. In it, he apologised to his parents, as well as colleagues and bystanders, for what he was about to do.Also, Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to crack down on shoplifting, and in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu's rivals join forces in a bid to oust him from power.Plus, record-breaking runs at the London Marathon.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Trump hits out at Prince Harry | Assisted dying bill falters | World Cup tickets on sale for millions of dollars
Apr 2400:10:30Tap to summarizeDonald Trump says the “clock is ticking for Iran” but insists he has "all the time in the world" to make a deal to end the war.The US President also hit out at Prince Harry after comments about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.And the assisted dying bill officially runs out of time today after being stalled in the House of Lords.Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".And a US soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been arrested after he allegedly made $409,000 by betting it was going to happen.Plus, tickets for the World Cup final in the US have gone on sale for more than $2m each.Kamali and Rob have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Iran war ceasefire violation accusations | More civil service Mandelson questions | NHS maternity deaths
Apr 2300:12:22Tap to summarizeIran tensions escalate as Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot reopen, blaming US and Israeli “violations” of a fragile ceasefire.In Westminster, pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as senior civil service figures face questions over the Peter Mandelson vetting row.And the NHS announces sweeping changes to maternity care after a rise in deaths during and after pregnancy.Plus, a major shift at the top of the Premier League.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire | Starmer faces calls to step down | Coventry win the Championship
Apr 2200:12:24Tap to summarizeJust hours before the ceasefire between the US and Iran was due to expire, Donald Trump said he would extend it until talks between the two countries have progressed.He also said the blockade of Iranian ports would continue until Tehran presents what he called a "unified proposal" to end the war.Sir Keir Starmer is facing a new headache after the former head of the foreign office, Sir Olly Robbins, gave evidence to a Foreign Affairs Committee in which he accused the Number 10 operation of having taken "a dismissive approach" to the security vetting of the since-fired ambassador.The airline Lufthansa has said 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule this summer, blaming the decision on the cost of jet fuel.The children's commissioner has warned that too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches by the police.Coventry City have been promoted to the Premier League, as former champions Leicester are relegated to the third tier of English football.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Sir Olly Robbins to face committee | Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England? | Nike faces backlash from walkers
Apr 2100:12:28Tap to summarizeSir Keir Starmer told MPs yesterday in the House of Commons that officials in the Foreign Office deliberately and repeatedly withheld the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador.But his version of events could be challenged today by Sir Olly Robbins, the top civil servant at the Foreign Office who left his post last week, who will face the Foreign Affairs Select Committee at 9am.US vice president JD Vance is expected to travel to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran today, but it is unclear if Iran will attend.The government has made another U-turn, this time on banning mobile phones in schools in England.Apple has a new CEO after Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down, to be replaced by John Ternus.Nike has been accused of shaming walkers in adverts that have appeared at different locations for parkruns across south London.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Iranian cargo ship seized | PM faces Commons over Mandelson | Bear costume fraud
Apr 2000:11:57Tap to summarizeDonald Trump has confirmed that the US seized an Iranian cargo ship which was trying to pass the naval blockade.This has been described by Iranian officials to have violated the terms of the ceasefire, who have decided to close the Strait of Hormuz once again.While in Lebanon, a number of soldiers have been killed over the last 24 hours despite a 10-day truce being in place between Israel and Lebanon.The prime minister faces one of the toughest days of his premiership today as he faces MPs in the Commons, where he will provide a statement on how Peter Mandelson was able to become the UK's ambassador to the United States despite failing the vetting process.Eight children between the ages of one and 14 have been killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana.Counter terror police are investigating whether "Iranian proxies" are behind a string of arson attacks in London.Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a blaze throughout Sunday evening at a derelict historical building in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud in the US after claiming their car was damaged by a bear - only for the bear to actually be somebody in a bear costume.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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