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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

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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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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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Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire | Keir Starmer faces calls to step down | Frank Lampard wins the Championship

4/22/2026
Just hours before the ceasefire between the US and Iran was due to expire, Donald Trump said he’d 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. Keir Starmer is facing a new headache after the former head of the foreign office, Sir Olly Robbins, gave evidence to parliament 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 it 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 division of English football. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:12:24

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Sir Olly Robbins to face committee | Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England? | Nike faces backlash from walkers

4/21/2026
Sir 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.

Duration:00:12:28

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Iranian cargo ship seized | PM faces Commons over Mandelson | Bear costume fraud

4/20/2026
President 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. Whilst 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 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.

Duration:00:12:00

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ICE agent charged | Music Fan Association

4/17/2026
The top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins, will leave his position over the decision to make Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US- but will this relieve the pressure on the PM? A 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect last night, but Israel has been accused of continuing to carry out attacks. An immigration officer in the US has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car. Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr is the first ICE agent to be charged with assault in Minnesota. Ministers are being urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value. A new report into the music industry claims fans are being "ripped off". There will be a Midlands derby in the Europa League Semi-Finals between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at the end of the month. Leah and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:10:57

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3 prisoners released incorrectly each week | Man sentenced for smuggling… ants

4/16/2026
There are hopes that a ceasefire could be reached in southern Lebanon, where Israel has continued to carry out strikes. And there are positive signs for peace between Iran and the US too, as they are expected to meet once again in Pakistan next week for a new round of negotiations. The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years. Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders from Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok and X to discuss how to protect young people online. Three prisoners were released in error every week in England and Wales over the last year. One in five teenagers in the UK do not share their political views due to a fear of being "cancelled", according to a new report. And a Chinese man has been sentenced after attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of Kenya. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:12:56

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Asylum hotels cut | What are Brits’ ‘moral taste buds’?

4/15/2026
US Vice President JD Vance has said the US will continue to negotiate with Iran, with President Trump on the lookout for a “bargain”. Vance was in Islamabad last weekend for the negotiations with Iran, which lasted 21 hours, and despite not reaching a formal resolution, he claimed the US made a “ton of progress”. Details of the King and Queen’s state visit to the US have been released. The number of asylum hotels has fallen to 185 after the Government confirmed 11 will no longer be used to house people seeking asylum. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS has a problem with "basic, everyday sexism" - and he is introducing changes to stop women from being "ignored, gaslit, humiliated and disrespected". Researchers, from Uppsala, Mälardalen and Linköping universities in Sweden and the University of South Carolina in the United States, claim that each nation have their own “moral taste buds” which mean they find different behaviours more or less frustrating. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:12:15

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Spanish PM wife charged | Brit Rock & Roll success

4/14/2026
Washington and Tehran continue to exchange threats as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, led by the US, comes into effect. US Central Command has confirmed any ships entering or leaving Iranian ports will now be subject to this blockade. Donald Trump has landed himself in hot water following a post on Truth Social in which he shared an AI-generated image, seeming to depict himself as Jesus Christ. The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found. The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with corruption following a two-year investigation. And a record-breaking six British acts are to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:11:33

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Significant Hungarian election | New school dinner menu

4/13/2026
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been ousted from power after 16 years in charge. Leader of the centre-right party Peter Magyar held a victory rally late last night as his party is expected to win around two-thirds of the 199 seats in the Hungarian parliament. A blockade on the Strait of Hormuz led by the US Navy is set to begin at 3pm UK time after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down. Sky News understands that the UK will not be involved. More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media, despite the country’s world-first ban coming into force four months ago. Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity. And finally, Rory McIlroy has done it again, winning the Masters for the second year in a row. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:11:39

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Trump tells Netanyahu to ‘low-key it’, Melania Trump on Epstein and goodbye passport stamps

4/10/2026
Anna and Gareth have the day’s news in 10 minutes.

Duration:00:13:28

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Fragile ceasefire, NATO friction and the REAL Housemaid author is revealed

4/9/2026
Anna and Kamali have the day's news in 10 minutes.

Duration:00:10:52

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Iran ceasefire: is it victory or humiliation for the US?

4/8/2026
Anna and Kamali have the day's news in 10 minutes.

Duration:00:09:05

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Artemis II makes history - and could Kanye West be banned from entering the UK?

4/7/2026
The Artemis II crew have completed their record-setting moon flyby - and they have received a special call from US President Donald Trump. But back here on earth, the president’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is due to expire shortly. The boss of Wireless festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as the headline act, despite growing calls for him to be dropped. And some warm weather is finally on its way. Anna and Kamali have the day's news in 10 minutes

Duration:00:10:58

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Moon launch success | Trump’s nation address

4/1/2026
Nasa’s Artemis II mission took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida last night, the first trip around the moon in over 50 years. The crew are in "safe, secure and in great spirits", a Nasa official confirmed in a post-launch press conference. President Donald Trump addressed the United States in a primetime televised speech from the White House, lasting roughly 20 minutes. He declared that the US’s "core objectives" in the war are "near completion" and said the military will hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks". Radio DJ Scott Mills has released a statement following his sacking by the BBC after an allegation in relation to his “personal conduct”. Resident doctors, commonly referred to as junior doctors, are set to strike next week as no deal has been made with the government. And finally, golf icon Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be US Ryder Cup captain next year. Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:12:58

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Journalist kidnapped | Spurs manager backlash

3/31/2026
President Donald Trump has said the US will leave Iran in "two or three weeks" regardless of whether a deal is done with Tehran. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he suggested the US will take no responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying: "That's not for us – that'll be for France, for whoever's using the strait." An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq's interior ministry has said. A backbench Labour MP has had the whip removed, reportedly for recent comments about colleagues that have been described as "uncollegiate". More than a million people will be prescribed a weight loss jab to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes after the NHS’s spending watchdog approved the medication. Spurs have confirmed former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi will replace Igor Tudor on a five-year deal. The announcement has been met with strong opposition among official fan groups because of his controversial support of Mason Greenwood. Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:11:15

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PM threatens junior doctors | Car finance payout for millions

3/31/2026
President Donald Trump has made a new threat against Tehran, claiming the US will "obliterate" Iranian energy sites, including its main oil terminal Kharg Island, if it does not agree to a peace deal "shortly". The prime minister has threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands more NHS jobs should resident doctors go ahead with strike action next week. Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following an allegation in relation to his "personal conduct". Millions of drivers are in line for compensation, having been mis-sold car finance agreements. And finally, Celine Dion will make her return to the stage, as she has announced a series of concerts which will take place in Paris. Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:12:49

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Trump to take Iran’s oil? | Football fans against VAR

3/30/2026
Overnight, US President Donald Trump has said the US should "take the oil in Iran" and is considering seizing the country's strategic oil hub of Kharg Island. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country's operation in southern Lebanon will be expanded, as the UN peacekeeping mission there confirmed the death of a peacekeeper. Sir Keir Starmer is meeting Britain's largest energy suppliers today as we hear increased warnings of fuel shortages as a result of the war in the Middle East. Counter-terror officers are assisting a police investigation after pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre. Two in three teachers say their schools rely on donations and funding because of insufficient funds, a survey by the National Education Union has found. And finally, 75% of Premier League fans are opposed to the use of VAR. Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Duration:00:12:08

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Trump to hold off strikes on Iran, screen time advice & a missing capybara

3/26/2026
US President Donald Trump says he will pause airstrikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for 10 days. That's as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky's political editor Beth Rigby he won't be pressured into changing his mind on Britain's role in the conflict. There is fresh government advice for parents on screen time. And people in Hampshire are being told to keep their eyes peeled for a capybara who escaped from Marwell Zoo. Anna Jones and Rob Powell have the day’s news in 10 minutes. You can listen in full to Sky's political editor Beth Rigby interview the Prime Minister on Electoral Dysfunction, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/electoral-dysfunction/id1613562765

Duration:00:11:31

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Trump prepared to 'unleash hell' on Iran, McSweeney's stolen phone & a new Harry Potter series

3/26/2026
Sophy and Wilf have the day’s news in 10 minutes.

Duration:00:11:16

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Trump's plan for Iran, NHS recovery programme & Mo Salah leaves Liverpool

3/25/2026
Sophy and Wilf have the day’s news in 10 minutes.

Duration:00:10:09

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Iran calls ‘fake news’ on Donald Trump, energy bailout and Ben Stokes Ashes reflections

3/24/2026
Sophy and Wilf have the day’s news in 10 minutes.

Duration:00:09:57