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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January 14 · 10 min
'Help's on its way' to Iran, ID cards U-turn and China's mega-embassy
Demonstrators' brave the streets for another deadly night in Iran. President Trump says he will take action if the regime continues to execute protesters. The government's U-turned on one of its flagship policies - ID cards. There's an important meeting about the future of Greenland taking place in Washington. And it's likely a controversial new Chinese embassy will get the go-ahead. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 13 · 9 min
BBC fights back, Grok ban and is the UK heading for net zero migration?
The BBC's asked a US court to throw out the President's $10bn lawsuit over how a Panorama programme was edited. X could be fined more than £18m, after Ofcom started an investigation into its AI tool, Grok. And immigration enforcement raids have shot up by 77% since Labour was elected. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 12 · 11 min
Brave protesters in Iran, murder rate falls in London and the Golden Globes
Donald Trump threatens military action in Iran, in response to a violent crackdown on demonstrators. London’s murder rate has recorded its lowest number in more than a decade. And the Golden Globes have kicked off award season for the best TV and film in the last year. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 9 · 10 min
Storm Goretti, Iran protests and pub tax u-turn
High winds and heavy snowfall are causing chaos across the UK. Two people have been shot by federal agents in Portland, a day after a woman was killed in Minneapolis. Iran's witnessed an internet and phone blackout as the country faces its 12th night of protests against the regime. And it looks like pubs will see a relief in business rates after hospitality firms hit out at measures in the budget. Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 8 · 10 min
Minneapolis shooting, oil tanker seizure and weight loss jab revelation
Tensions are running high across the US after a woman was fatally shot in her car by an immigration officer. Plus, British forces join a US operation to seize an oil tanker linked to Russia, Iran, and Venezuela - what do we know about its secretive journey? And new research on weight loss injections reveals a surprising risk. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 7 · 10 min
Power Plays: From Greenland to Ukraine
Britain and France promise to put troops on the ground if a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine. Is it a significant moment towards peace? The White House says it wants to take over Greenland before the end of Donald Trump's term as President - why is it so desirable? And there’s new proposals to changes to road safety including a tightening of drink driving laws. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 6 · 10 min
Maduro in court, Ukraine peace talks and Amorim sacked
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia have appeared in a US court where they denied weapons and drugs charges. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer's being criticised for refusing to say President Trump's broken international law for the Venezuelan leader's capture. It will be on the minds of European leaders as they meet in Paris to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. And is it the year of the football manager? Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
January 5 · 10 min
Venezuela explained and new year, same Starmer?
What happens in Venezuela now that Donald Trump's US forces have captured Nicolas Maduro? How has the international community responded and will Trump target more countries? Sir Keir Starmer is trying to hammer home a new year's message. But what will 2026 look like for the prime minister? And there are lots of questions being asked in Switzerland after a fire in a bar killed 40 people and injured dozens more on New Year's Eve. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Dec 24, 2025 · 23 min
Cheat Sheet News Quiz 2025
This Christmas, Cheat Sheet isn't giving answers - it's asking questions. Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost look back on the biggest moments of 2025 with an interactive end-of-year quiz designed for listeners and viewers to play along. Questions are asked by celebrity line up Nish Kumar, Jamie Redknapp, Bella Mackie, Self Esteem and Gabriel Nussbaum - with Sophy and Wilf playing along. The categories cover politics, business, sport and entertainment - plus a 'good news' round. Take part whenever you like; with family, friends, or on your own when you need an escape, and find out how much of the year you really remember. Let us know your scores at cheatsheet@sky.uk
Dec 19, 2025 · 10 min
EU to fund Ukraine war effort | Epstein deadline | Stray comet or aliens?
EU leaders agree to give Ukraine 90 billion euros - but not from frozen Russian assets. It's deadline day for the US justice department to release all the Jeffrey Epstein files, as Democrats share more pictures from the sex offender's estate. A stray comet or aliens? An interstellar object is expected to make its closest ever approach to Earth. Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Dec 18, 2025 · 10 min
Schools to tackle misogyny, Will EU leaders unfreeze Russian assets?
Teachers in England will get specialist training to spot misogyny in young boys, as the Government sets out it's plan to tackle violence against women and girls. EU leaders are meeting to decide whether they will release frozen Russian assets to aid the Ukraine war effort. & is it all over England in The Ashes? Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Dec 17, 2025 · 11 min
Doctors strike, more caesareans & UK's sunniest year on record
Resident doctors in England are walking out for 5 days in the middle of flu season as their union says there's been no credible offer to end a "job crisis" and "real-terms pay cuts". The first funeral for one of the victims of Bondi has been held. UK could be rejoining the EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme. Plus, 2025 has been the sunniest year on record in the UK. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Dec 16, 2025 · 10 min
Bondi latest, Trump sues BBC, dentists to get paid more
Police in Australia are investigating a trip taken by the two Bondi beach attackers to the Philippines last month. Trump has filed a lawsuit of 10 billion dollars against the BBC. Resident doctors will go ahead with their strike over pay - meanwhile dentist's are getting a pay rise. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min
Australia considering tougher gun laws after Bondi beach attack
Sophy and Wilf have the latest updates after a deadly antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, as Australia's prime minister promises to look into stricter gun laws. Police have released a person of interest they had detained in connection with the shooting of two students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. American film director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead at their home in Los Angeles. Plus, Monzo reveals the spending habits of their 14 million customers. Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Dec 12, 2025 · 10 min
Ukraine's plan for peace, super flu wave hits & World Cup greed
President Zelenskyy has handed a peace plan to Donald Trump. Will talks happen this weekend? Meanwhile, NATO’s secretary general Mark Rutte warns EU member states that European allies are Russia’s next target. A new wave of flu is taking hold and we’re urged to get vaccinated against it. Plus, World Cup ticket pricing sparks debate. Anna and Kamali have everything you need to know, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 11, 2025 · 11 min
US-Venezuela tension, peerages & most generous city
Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 10, 2025 · 10 min
Social media ban, ‘decaying’ Europe & flying taxis
A new law in Australia bans under-16s from using social platforms. Could the UK follow suit? Donald Trump’s called European allies “decaying” and “weak.” The President's also put pressure on Zelenskyy to call an election. There’s a new Chair of the National Inquiry into grooming gangs. And electric flying taxis could take off within three years. Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 9, 2025 · 10 min
Maternity care crisis, Paramount v Netflix & Salah’s Liverpool rift
A damning report exposes England’s maternity care crisis; mothers ignored, dirty wards, and staff facing death threats. Ukraine’s president shares a revised peace plan with the US as pressure mounts to end the war. The government unveils a bold rail revamp. What does it mean for your commute? Paramount crashes Netflix’s takeover party in a blockbuster bidding war. And Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah sparks a public spat with his coach. Is his Anfield future over? Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 8, 2025 · 9 min
Reform expense claims, is Trump tapping out of Ukraine?
Reform UK denies Nigel Farage broke electoral law after claims he falsified expenses. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Downing Street as Donald Trump criticises his position in peace talks. Britain's Lando Norris wins his first Formula One World Championship. And Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official. Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 5, 2025 · 10 min
Farage VS BBC, Eurovision crisis, World Cup draw
The Government announces its plan to lift millions of children out of poverty. Several countries are boycotting Eurovision. Farage accuses BBC of hypocrisy, after they questioned him on allegations he made racist comments. And who will England and Scotland play in the World Cup? Anna and Kamali have everything you need to know, in just 10 minutes.