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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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Today · 11 min
What next for France after a weekend of violence and unrest?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Lucy discuss the latest on the French riots, stopping criminals in hospital claiming benefits and calls to raise Capital Gains Tax. An Australian MP is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in what the country's prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack. Plus, what's going on with e-bike rental company Lime responds to viral 'jousting' videos?
Yesterday · 9 min
Is Andy Burnham serious about fixing youth unemployment?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy have the latest on the French riots, Andy Burnham's youth unemployment plans and Donald Trump's sanctions on Russia. Plus, fines for passengers who play loud music on buses in England.
Friday · 10 min
Is America abandoning Ukraine in its war against Russia?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Anna and Kamali have the latest on the Oregon school shooting, Channel Tunnel collision and President Zelensky’s meeting with EU leaders to maintain support to fend off Russia’s invasion. Plus, a new bill supporting children's mental health is calling for students to spend more time outdoors during the school day.
Thursday · 10 min
Should you be able to opt out of social media algorithms?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf discuss how Zelensky feels 'betrayed' by Donald Trump over Starlink access, and the latest from Russell Brand's trial. Plus, Australia is tabling legislation that would force big tech to allow users to switch off social media algorithms.
Wednesday · 10 min
What's going on with the Lib Dems?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf discuss Burnham's upcoming meeting with Zelensky, Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation and the man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Plus, whether Lib Dem leader Ed Davey's job is under threat.
October 13 · 9 min
Will Andy Burnham bring the UK closer to the EU?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf discuss the latest forecast from the IMF, how Andy Burnham has reignited the Brexit debate, and the start of Russell Brand's rape trial. Plus, a senior figure in the Iran-backed Houthis has told Sky News that Saudi Arabia is to blame for civilian casualties this weekend.
October 12 · 13 min
Russell Brand: On Trial – A New Podcast
We’re introducing Sky News' new podcast – Russell Brand: On Trial Listen to Russell Brand: On Trial on your podcast app What happened on Russell Brand’s first day in court as the trial process got underway? Sky News’ Martin Brunt and Katie Spencer take us through the day- inside and outside the court. It starts with queues of journalists arriving early to get a seat on the press benches of court 3 at Southwark Crown Court. Outside photographers gather to get images of Russell Brand as he walks in with his wife. No broadcast cameras or recording are allowed inside so Katie Spencer - arts and entertainment correspondent for Sky and crime commentator Martin Brunt - are your eyes and ears in court. The first development: selecting the jury, the people who will decide if Russell Brand is guilty, or not guilty. He faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. He denies all charges and the trial continues. Follow the feed to get every episode. Email us with your thoughts skynewspodcasts@sky.uk
October 12 · 9 min
Will the energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia hold?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Sophy and Wilf have the latest on the energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Andy Burnham's interview on The Rest is Politics, and the second strike on the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Plus, an update on the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
October 9 · 10 min
What next for Polanski after by-election defeat?
Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
October 8 · 11 min
Do voters want a cut to inheritance tax?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf discuss Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s speech at the Tory conference. There are also updates on the story of a US death row inmate who survived a botched execution attempt, the death of a plague victim in Russia, and Andy Burnham’s meeting with German chancellor Friedrich Merz today. They also mention how voting in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election has opened today. A full list of candidates can be found below. Finally, they discuss a decision by the Bank of England to replace historic figures with animals on UK banknotes. Holborn and St Pancras by-election candidates Sagal Abdi-Wali (Labour) Barmy Brunch (Official Monster Raving Loony Party) Ewan Cameron (The Conservative Party) Tom Darwood (Independent) Clare Fischer (Climate Party) George Galloway (Workers Party) Tyler Johnson (Restore Britain) Briony Anne Lonbay Kapoor (Rejoin EU) Peter Newman (Reform UK) Ketankumar Pipaliya - (UK VOICE safer and stronger UK) Zack Polanski (The Green Party) Jonathan Silberman (Communist League) Helen Spiby-Vann (Christian Peoples Alliance) Patrick Thomas Stillman (Liberal Democrats) Ben Walker (UKIP)
October 7 · 11 min
Can the Tories convince voters to trust them again?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Wilfred Frost and Lucy McDaid discuss whether there could be a “Badenoch bounce” following the Tory leader’s party conference speech later. Meanwhile, a death row inmate is said to be “conscious and speaking” after surviving a failed execution attempt. Wilf and Lucy also discuss the student protests in France, the death of a Russian lab worker from suspected pneumonic plague, and England’s win over the Czech Republic in the Nations League.
October 6 · 10 min
Should the UK be protected by an 'Iron Dome'?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Wilfred Frost and Sophy Ridge discuss how Donald Trump said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of “some threats” to the base. Meanwhile, the Conservatives have announced plans for a so-called ‘British Iron Dome’ if they win the next election. Wilf and Sophy also discuss the student protests in France, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s case against Thames Valley Police, the death of former Conservative MP Jeffrey Archer, and how England striker Harry Kane could reach another milestone.
October 5 · 10 min
Why has the US removed all its bomber planes from RAF Fairford?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Wilfred Frost and Rob Powell discuss how the US has removed all its bomber planes from RAF Fairford. The decision comes just over a week after the arrest of five men near the base sparked a counter-terror investigation. Meanwhile, Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been banned from Israel after party members approved a motion that defines Zionism as racism. A list of all the candidates in the upcoming by-election in Holborn and St Pancras is available here: https://news.sky.com/story/all-the-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-election-candidates-13586291. Wilf and Rob also discuss the Conservative conference, the presidential election in Brazil and how tickets for Glastonbury 2027 sold out in just 42 minutes.
October 2 · 11 min
What we know about the new arrest in the RAF base investigation
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Anna and Kamali have updates on the alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford, Burnham's U-turn on Manchester City and Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. Plus, Donald Trump has demanded that Europe release emergency diesel reserves, or risk being cut off from US supplies.
October 1 · 9 min
Who saved passengers after the mid-air attack on the Flydubai Israel flight?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Sophy and Wilf have updates on the Flydubai flight to Israel, the incident at RAF Fairford, and the prisoners walking free from jail. Plus, they pay tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen, who has died at the age of 86.
September 30 · 10 min
What next for Manchester City after they are found guilty of financial misconduct?
Cheat Sheet- all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Anna and Wilf have updates on the incident at RAF Fairford, Manchester City being found guilty of arranging “sham contracts” to their advantage, and Andy Burnham’s speech at the Labour Party conference showing more than just ‘vibes’.
September 29 · 9 min
Why could the triple lock commitment be an issue for Andy Burnham?
Cheat Sheet- all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Sophy and Wilf are live once again from Liverpool at the Labour Party conference. They bring you the latest on the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford after five men are released on bail, why abolishing the triple lock pension pledge could cause some issues for Andy Burnham, and why OpenAI has pulled its latest AI model.
September 28 · 10 min
What exactly happened at RAF Fairford?
They have the latest on the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford, what policies might be unveiled at the Labour Party’s annual conference, and the status of the Orange Order march that met opposition yesterday. And, a English girl becomes the youngest women grandmaster in chess.
September 25 · 10 min
How friendly was the Trump-Xi state dinner?
On today's Cheat Sheet, Anna and Kamali discuss the White House state dinner between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s warnings to Iran that Britain will "not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity”. Plus, tickets go on sale today for Oasis’s second reunion tour next year.
September 24 · 11 min
Should drinking be allowed at football matches?
On today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Kamali discuss Chinese president Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington, for his three-day summit with Donald Trump, and whether the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches should be lifted. Plus, an exclusive YouGov mega poll reveals that Andy Burnham is seeing a bounce, but not enough to win a majority in a general election.

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