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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
Nvidia investigates CEO's affair with 'Chinese spy'
On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf update you on the US tech giant Nvidia's investigation following reports its CEO had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy Plus, could Secretary of War Pete Hegseth be impeached? That's what the top Democrat in the House – Hakeem Jeffries wants to happen. And Russell Brand returns to court to find out his sentence for rape and sexual assault.
Thursday · 11 min
What do the midterms mean for the presidency?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy chats to Wilf in Washington DC about the US midterms results - what they reveal about democracy, the lessons for the Democrats and how much the Iran war cost Trump. Plus, Sky News has seen a leaked document that reveals how the EU wants more money from the UK, ahead of a make-or-break summit later this month.
Wednesday · 25 min
REACTION: The Democrats demolish Trump's Republicans
Is this the end of MAGA? It is a seismic election result this midterms. The Democrats sweep to a comprehensive victory in both houses of Congress. Parts of the country that have almost always been red, are now blue. What does this mean for Donald Trump? Will it be a reckoning for him and his agenda? And how has he reacted. We go through the results. Live from Michigan, Texas and Washington DC.
Tuesday · 11 min
How the US midterms verdict on Trump will affect you
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy chats to Wilf, who is in Washington DC, as Americans head to the polls to vote in today's midterm elections, which could define the rest of Donald Trump's presidency. Plus, back in the UK there are new cyberattack warnings, and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has softened her immigration plans.
November 2 · 11 min
What can we expect from Shabana Mahmood's migration plans?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Rob discuss Shabana Mahmood's new immigration rules, hear from Wilf in Washington DC ahead of tomorrow's midterm elections, and have the latest from Ukraine. Plus, adventurer Karl Bushby will make his final stop in his home city of Hull, after a 28-year walk from South America.
October 29 · 11 min
Did Burnham deliver on his first budget?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf react to the first budget of Andy Burnham's premiership and have the latest on the deadly train crash in Spain, Israel's general election and the Russell Brand trial. Plus, a previously unseen Rolling Stones letter is up for auction.
October 28 · 10 min
Too bin or not too bin - are 12 bins too many? Plus, what to expect from today’s Budget
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy discuss what to expect ahead of today's budget announcement, and what the first exit polls reveal from Israel's pivotal general election. King Charles has acknowledged “the great suffering of the past” on tour in the Caribbean. Plus, residents of Denbighshire in Wales are having to figure out how to sort their waste into not one, not two...but up to 12 bins.
October 27 · 8 min
Was Harry Kane the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy discuss England captain Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or, and polls opening in Israel for the country's most consequential election in history. Ahead of tomorrow's budget, Chancellor John Healey has revealed plans for a series of "everyday fixes" to ease the cost of living pressure on households. Plus, first lady Melania Trump has helped broker a localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in the town of Oleshky.
October 26 · 10 min
Why is Brazil's presidential election result such a surprise?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy have the latest on Brazil's general election, which was narrowly won by incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a shock result. Meanwhile, in Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in the country’s snap parliamentary election. Andy Burnham's call for the UK to consider a return to free movement with Europe has been backed by some senior cabinet ministers. Plus, Oxford Street has now been fully pedestrianised.
October 22 · 10 min
Why are website operators scrambling to fix security?
A number of government and business websites went offline on Wednesday as a security measure - after a critical software update was issued over vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used extensively across the internet. Sophy and Rob explain what PHP is and why the security scare has caused mass panic. Offenders who refuse to attend sentencing hearings could be banished to cells or banned from having any visitors. And a new study claims the absence of female scientists from exam boards' compulsory learning material for GCSE pupils in UK schools is off-putting for girls and may be reflected in career choices.
October 21 · 11 min
Why is the UK about to start drilling for gas in the North Sea?
Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. Sophy and Rob discuss why the government is going to start drilling in the North Sea. They have the latest on Ukraine, as Trump puts further pressure to Zelenskyy and Putin to make a deal to end the war. Antisemitism is on the rise in schools, but fewer than half of school and college students in England think serious action would be taken if they reported antisemitism. Plus, could a major Beatles attraction be on the way to Liverpool?
October 20 · 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?
October 19 · 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.
October 16 · 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.
October 15 · 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.
October 14 · 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.

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