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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost
by Sky News
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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Strikes in Strait of Hormuz | Farage triggers by-election
The US has confirmed it’s hit more than 80 Iranian targets overnight after three commercial vessels were allegedly hit by Iran in the Strait.Iran’s military said it would deliver a “crushing response”- and it has done just that, targeting 85 American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.Also today- Nigel Farage resigns as an MP, triggering a by-election and Prince Harry loses his court case.And finally, Lionel Messi helps rescue Argentina as they secure a comeback victory to make the World Cup quarter-finals.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Farage financial scrutiny | Fery Wimbledon success
It’s another day of pressure for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, over his financial affairs, with focus on benefits he received from George Cottrell, a convicted criminal and crypto-gambler.Also today- Fifa’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play for the USA after a phone call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino overshadows last night’s action on the pitch.Sir Keir Starmer will arrive in Turkey today for a Nato summit, and MPs are calling for the government to scrap the freeze on the student loan repayment threshold at the next budget.And finally, British wildcard Arthur Fery has made the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England through to World Cup quarter finals - what happened?
England are one step closer to bringing football home after beating Mexico 3-2 in their World Cup last-16 clash.If you're just waking up, don't worry - Sophy and Wilf walk through everything that happened in the dramatic game.They also have the day's other news including fresh allegations facing Nigel Farage - that he failed to declare financial support given to him by a convicted criminal.Plus, the week-long state funeral proceedings have begun for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Burnham makes manifesto pledge | Pubs to stay open for World Cup
Andy Burnham has said he will stick to Labour's 2024 manifesto and the promises it made, but believes there's "room for movement on tax".Two teenage boys have had their sentences for rape increased after they were found to be "unduly lenient" by the Court of Appeal.Also today... the NHS is going to launch a "marathon a month" challenge, asking people to walk for around 30 minutes a day.And finally, pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday, allowing football fans to watch the Three Lions' World Cup clash with Mexico.Kamali and Amanda have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England World Cup win | NHS under pressure with UK-US trade deal
England are through to the Round of 16 in the Football World Cup.Also today… The Court of Appeal to review sentences for three teenage boys spared custody for rape charges, NHS put under pressure because of UK-US trade deal which could lead to over 200,000 avoidable excess deaths.And finally, could another heatwave hit the UK next week?Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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£4.7 billion black hole in defence | Trump’s crypto billions | Serena Williams out of Wimbledon
Funding for the armed forces is set to rise by £15 billion over the next four years- but the Treasury has confirmed that only £10.3 billion of that has been costed for.Also today… Trump has made more than $1bn last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, the energy price cap rises, and a Jamaican delegation will travel to the UK seeking slavery reparations from Britain.And finally, tennis legend Serena Williams has been knocked out of Wimbledon in her first Grand Slam appearance since 2022.Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Defence Investment Plan wait is over | Maternity commissioner | World Cup penalty shootouts
The delayed defence investment plan is due to be published later after wranglings over spending.A national maternity commissioner's to be appointed in England, to reduce harm to families from repeated failures in NHS care.The Home Secretary’s announced a new ‘student loan’ style system for asylum seekers to pay towards the cost of accommodation.And it’s all to play for at the World Cup - Germany have been knocked out of the tournament.Sophy and WIlf have all the day’s news in 10 minutes.
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What might the UK look like under Andy Burnham? | Defence investment plans | Ben Stokes' shock retirement
Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news in 10 minutes.
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Tens of thousands missing in Venezuela | King publishes tax returns | 5,000 prisoners to be released early
At least 235 have been killed by two earthquakes which hit Venezuela within a minute of each other.Tens of thousands have been reported missing- meaning the death toll could be a lot higher.Also today, in an effort to increase transparency, the King has become the first monarch to release his tax returns.And the red heat warning has been extended in some parts of England to 9PM.The Ministry of Justice has warned that it could take 300 years for the UK to deal with the backlog of criminal court cases if there are not reforms to jury trials, as 5,000 prisoners are set for early release.And finally, the transfer record for a British footballer is set to be broken with Elliot Anderson on his way to Manchester City.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Venezuela earthquakes | June heat record broken | Wimbledon tennis strike
A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela after two earthquakes have hit the capital city, Caracas.Authorities are yet to provide a figure for the number of deaths or injuries caused by the quakes- but it is reported that there will be “high casualties and extensive damage”.Also today… the June heat record is broken in the UK, Andy Burnham plans to move some of Number 10 operations to the North, and an update on the Bedfordshire train crash.And finally, in the world of sport- a strike at Wimbledon and Scotland face a nervous wait to see if they progress to the World Cup knockouts.Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Darren Jones not to run for PM | Largest ever maternity review | Rare red weather warning
Darren Jones has told Sky News he will not run to be prime minister, easing Andy Burnham’s path to Number 10.This follows Burnham meeting with Starmer, where details over the defence investment plan may have been on the agenda.Also today… the largest maternity review in the history of the NHS will be published todayHundreds of schools are set to close and train lines are encouraging people to not travel unless “absolutely necessary” as the country braces itself for this heatwave.And finally, England draw 0-0 with Ghana in the World Cup.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Coronation for Burnham? | Drug to delay diabetes | Hottest June day on record?
Will it be a coronation or a contest for Andy Burnham? The former Manchester mayor could be PM within three weeks if he goes unopposed.The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.The first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS in England and Wales.Also today... an update on the disappearance of the mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie.And, could today be the hottest June day on record in the UK?Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Is Keir Starmer about to resign? What you need to know...
Sir Keir Starmer could be about to resign as the UK's prime minister. After a weekend of speculation following Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory, reports suggest there is no way back for Starmer. But is it a done deal?Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost have all you need for the big day ahead in Westminster - they explain the exact situation we're in, the possibilities for Starmer and what could be next for the Government.They also have the day's other news including the latest on the Iran peace talks in Switzerland, the forecast for the UK's brutal heatwave and Serena Williams's Wimbledon comeback.
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Introducing... Stuff Matters with Ed Conway
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Burnham wins in Makerfield | US ends naval blockade | Scotland to face Morocco
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour PartyThe US has ended its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has said it will start charging a fee for use of the vital waterway.A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.A 30-year-old man, who is not believed to be known to the boy, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the case.Finally - Scotland face Morocco in the World Cup with a win meaning they will qualify for the knockout stages.Leah Boleto and Amanda Akass have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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England thump Croatia | Trump signs Iran deal | Cervical cancer breakthrough
England won their first World Cup game in style with a thrilling attacking display at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.Donald Trump has signed a deal with Iran to end the war - so what’s in the document and who has come out best?Meanwhile, research has found women given the HPV vaccine as teenagers have a “close to zero” chance of dying of cervical cancer before 30.Leah Boleto and Wilfred Frost have the day’s news in just 10 minutes.
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Streeting predicts leadership race next week | England’s World Cup to kick off | Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis
Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Social media giants hit back | Trump to discuss Ukraine with G7 | Cape Verde's World Cup heroics
Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Iran and US to sign peace deal | Social media ban for UK teens | UFC at the White House
Pakistan's prime minister has announced that a deal has been agreed between the US and Iran.Sir Keir Starmer is expected to ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram when he speaks at a press conference this morning.The assisted dying bill will be brought back to parliament in the coming days.And finally, a football World Cup roundup as well as the UFC 250 event which is taking place at the White House.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Resignations put pressure on PM | Musk set to become first trillionaire | Chaotic start to World Cup
Yesterday was a difficult day for the Prime Minister as some of his strongest allies in the cabinet left the government.Defence Secretary John Healey was the first to announce his resignation, citing disagreements over the funds set aside for the long-delayed defence investment plan.A few hours later, Al Carns, the armed forced minister, stood down too.President Donald Trump has said he called off another round of strikes on Iran as he claimed a deal has been agreed, which has been denied by the Iranian regime.Tech tycoon Elon Musk is on course to become the world’s first trillionaire,as his company SpaceX has raised $75 billion in a record-breaking initial public offering which values it at $1.77 trillion. A Meningitis B jab is set to be offered to one million young people, following a series of outbreaks of the disease.And finally, the World Cup kicked off last night with a chaotic opening match- Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, in the first opening game in history to see three red cards.Leah and Gareth have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Second night of disorder in Belfast | Military chief warns PM | Reading crisis for young boys
Police and protestors have clashed in Belfast for the second night in a row, as the family of the knife attack victim have said that they have been left feeling “pretty disgusted” by the disorder.The US carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran last night, which has once again been described as ‘self-defensive’ action.President Trump had said earlier in the evening that the strikes would stop ‘shortly’ and that he was in direct talks with the Iranian regime - but this was rebuked by Iranian officials- who said it was a "false claim" to provide "cover".The UK's military chief has written to the prime minister amid concerns that an offer of around an extra £13bn to fund a major investment plan for defence is not enough.A reading crisis amongst young boys remains as the gender gap on reading enjoyment widens.FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for people to "chill and relax" over Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.Sophy and Leah have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Disorder in Belfast | MOD lost devices | Serena Williams makes comeback
There was a night of disorder in Belfast with houses and cars set on fire.The protests came after a knife attack in the city on Monday night. A Sudanese man is due in court today charged with attempted murder.The US launched what it described as "self-defence strikes" against Iran overnight, following the downing of an Apache army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.AI-generated clips of the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, brawling with Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, on the set of the BBC's Question Time have been circulated widely on X.More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m.There could be a heatwave this weekend, and Serena Williams makes a winning return to tennis after four years out.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Trump says Iran and Israel won’t go to war | Top African referee banned from World Cup | Stokes to lose cricket captaincy?
Donald Trump has told Sky News he doesn’t think Israel will go back to war with Iran.The president made the comments to US Correspondent James Matthews in a phone call.Africa's top referee, Omar Artan, will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed. Several women have come forward to say that they were victims of sexually exploitative behaviour by West Ham owner David Sullivan. He “categorically” denies the claims.The White House has warned the UK government against banning social media for under-16s.OpenAI, the artificial intelligence start-up led by Sam Altman, has submitted paperwork to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.England cricket captain Ben Stokes’ future is in doubt after he was reportedly involved in an incident with a Saracens academy rugby player.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Iran and Israel exchange strikes | Starmer to announce social media ban? | Pocket money increase
Iran has fired missiles at Israel for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April, with Israel's air force retaliating in the past few hours.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted Northern Israel late on Sunday evening, and claimed in a statement "this operation is not a passing event, but rather the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes".Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would be willing to freeze the current battlefield lines in Ukraine as the "quickest way" to a peace agreement, in an exclusive interview with Yalda Hakim.Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for under 16s in a last-bid attempt to try to win over Labour MPs.The US is reportedly considering buying the Chagos Islands should the UK go through with its plans to cede sovereignty of the territory.And finally, there has been a 1.2% increase for young people when it comes to pocket money.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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US wades in on Henry Nowak case | Prince Andrew made money from Royal estate | New AI vaccine
The US state department has intervened in the controversy around Henry Nowak’s murder and the row over criminal justice in the UK. The public finances watchdog has found Prince Andrew was earning money from sub-letting cottages at the Royal Lodge, while paying very little for his own rent. The Ukrainian president has asked for a face-to-face meeting with President Putin in the hope of ending the war. And a world-first AI-designed vaccine that could prevent future pandemics has been tested on humans, here in the UK. Ali and Kamali have the day's news in 10 minutes.
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Is clock turning back on racial equality? | Lebanon ceasefire | Could Musk become a trillionaire?
Fall-out from Henry Nowak's murder continues with a police chief denying two-tier policing allegations and Baroness Lawrence urging politicians not to turn back the clock on racial equality.The US has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to bringing in a conditional ceasefire.The Prime Minister's chief secretary told Lord Mandelson he was "so sorry about today", after his sacking - in new leaked messages.And Elon Musk is on track to become the World's First Trillionaire after SpaceX officially filed for IPO.Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Protests over murder of Henry Nowak | US launches 'self defence' strikes on Iran | Michelle Obama's advice for Gen-Z
Sophy and Wilf have the latest on the day's news.
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Embarrassment for Starmer over Mandelson | Southampton murder raises questions | Serena Williams is back
A second release of files relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador has resulted in further embarrassment for the Prime Minister. But has government transparency gone too far this time?Russia's carried out major attacks across cities in Ukraine.US President Donald Trump has reportedly had a fiery phone call with Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.A statement will be made in Parliament about the murder of Southampton student Henry Nowak which has ignited a row about policing. His attacker, who has been jailed for 21 years, claimed racial assault.And Serena Williams has excited tennis fans with some huge news.Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news.
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More Mandelson files to be released | Ebola outbreak expands | Arsenal paints London red
Israel has made its deepest incursion into Lebanon in 25 years - despite a US-brokered ceasefire.New suspected cases of Ebola have sprung up in Brazil and Italy.We’ll learn more about the government’s handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson today.And Arsenal were crowned English champions over the weekend, after a bruising defeat against PSG in the Champions League.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Trump to approve Iran deal? | Burnham responds to Blair | Blue Origin rocket explosion
Is there a deal on Donald Trump's desk waiting to be signed to end the war with Iran?There are reports that a deal which would mean a 60-day ceasefire extension, the Strait of Hormuz reopening, and Iran committing to abandon any ambitions of possessing a nuclear weapon, is waiting to be approved by the US president.Andy Burnham has hit back at Sir Tony Blair by claiming the former PM and Labour leader has ignored the most important issue for voters on the doorstep - the fall in living standards.Nicola Sturgeon has said this has been the worst week of her life as she spoke publicly for the first time since her estranged husband was convicted of embezzling funds from the SNP.A rocket made by the space technology company Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has exploded on its launchpad in Florida during a test launch.And finally, Luke Littler wins again but it's his interview after the Premier League Darts final which has made the headlines.Anna and Lucy have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Rise in NEETs | US and Iran exchange strikes | FIFA investigated over World Cup ticket prices
The number of young people not in education, employment or training - known as NEETs - is set to rise to 1.25 million unless urgent action is taken.An independent review has been carried out by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn, who will present his findings today.He is set to warn that six in 10 NEETs between 16 and 24 have never had a job - this figure was four in 10 just 20 years ago.The US and Iran have exchanged fire as hopes for a ceasefire took a hit overnight.Iran's armed forces said an American airbase was targeted, adding: "The enemy knows that aggression will not go unanswered."This followed US strikes against Iran - as US President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with Iranian proposals for a ceasefire and that should both sides not reach an agreement, he would "finish them off".Resident doctors will strike for four days in June in England, the British Medical Association has announced.Birmingham City Council has paid more than £470,000 to itself for breaking the rules of its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) policy - most of the fines came from vehicles in its waste department - even though there has been a year-long bin strike.FIFA is facing an investigation by the states of New York and New Jersey over World Cup 2026 ticket prices and the accuracy of seat locations.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Blair warns Labour | Tories to “make Britain cool again” | Moon landing race between China and US
Sir Tony Blair, Labour's most successful leader, has given a bleak assessment of the party's future.He has said the party must focus on policy not politics, and occupy the "radical centre".The Tories have pledged to lift a so-called ban on the installation of aircon systems in new homes - regulations they introduced in 2021 - in a bid to "make Britain cool again".The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has warned of the "very real risk" of swimming in open water in response to the deaths of five young people across the UK.Russia has been "relentlessly targeting" critical infrastructure and democracy in the UK and across Europe, according to the head of the intelligence agency GCHQ.The Lebanese health ministry has said at least 31 people, including several children, have been killed in the latest Israeli strikes on the southern and eastern parts of the country.And finally, the race to build a base on the moon is well and truly under way between China and the US.NASA has unveiled its plans as it aims to get Americans back on the moon before US President Donald Trump leaves office in 2029.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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US strikes Iran | Social media ban | Bank holiday heatwave
The US carried out new strikes on southern Iran overnight, during crunch time for peace talks.Social media could be as bad for children's health as smoking - that's according to the country's leading doctors, who are urging Sir Keir Starmer to ban social media for under-16s.Plus, the UK enjoyed its hottest May day ever on record this bank holiday weekend... and it could be about to get even hotter.Leah and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Andrew investigated over potential sex crimes | Single-sex spaces guidance | Bank Holiday heatwave
Thames Valley Police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential sex crimes, it's understood.Officers are assessing allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sent a non-British woman to the UK in 2010 for a sexual encounter with Andrew, but have yet to interview her.Meanwhile the equalities watchdog has said in new guidance that single sex spaces - such as changing rooms and toilets - must be used on the basis of biological sex.This means a trans woman - a biological male who identifies as a woman - should not use female toilets or changing rooms, according to the code of conduct which has been approved by ministers.In politics, Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary cut to VAT on some family attractions as an attempt to ease cost of living pressures.It comes as there could be record-breaking temperatures over the Bank Holiday - with health warnings in place.Finally, Thomas Tuchel is set to announce his World Cup squad - and some big names will miss out.Anna Jones and Leah Boleto have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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What will be in cost of living package? | Russian jets intercept RAF plane | Villa win Europa League
Rachel Reeves will outline measures aimed at cushioning the blow from an expected rise in inflation later this year.The chancellor is expected to say there will be no universal support for energy bills - but tariffs on some food imports will be cut.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence has said two Russian warplanes "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea last month.An Su-27 jet came within six metres of the RAF plane’s nose.In the latest development in the prime minister’s leadership crisis, former health secretary Wes Streeting used his resignation speech to warn the government is “losing” the fight against nationalism.Finally - Aston Villa ended their 30-year wait for silverware by lifting the Europa League trophy in Istanbul last night.Sophy and Wilf have the day’s news in just 10 minutes.
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Supermarket ‘price freeze’ | UK softens Russia sanctions | Arsenal win the league
The government has reportedly been encouraging supermarkets to put price caps on essential products such as eggs, bread and milk.Meanwhile, the UK has softened sanctions on Moscow - allowing diesel and jet fuel from Russian crude oil to enter the UK if it is refined in other countries.Surrey Police have confirmed it is investigating two separate allegations of child sexual abuse following the release of the Epstein files.In politics, Andy Burnham has perhaps unsurprisingly been selected as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election - while self-employed plumber Robert Kenyon will stand for Reform UK.Finally - Arsenal fans have had a night to remember after the north London side won its first Premier League title in 22 years.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Burnham the ‘clear favourite’ | Is the UK at risk of Ebola? | MAFS UK allegations
Andy Burnham isn't even an MP but appears to already be pitching himself as the next prime minister - and if a latest opinion poll is anything to go by his confidence is justified.Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he has instructed his administration to call off strikes on Iran that were scheduled for today.However, he warned he could unleash a "full, large scale assault" on the country at a "moment's notice."It comes as the World Health Organisation has declared the deadly outbreak of Ebola in Africa an international health emergency - but the UK is said to be facing a "low risk".There's been a shocking development in relation to one of the country's most popular reality TV shows - with Channel 4 saying "very serious allegations of wrongdoing" have been made against a small number of past Married At First Sight UK contestants.Finally, Arsenal's 1 - 0 victory over Burnley last night has brought them one step closer to a first Premier League title in more than 20 years.A title triumph for Arsenal would also end Pep Guardiola's hopes of lifting a seventh Premier League trophy - as reports suggest the Sky Blues are preparing for his departure.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Streeting targets Burnham? | Action against parents for children’s crimes | First Englishman to win US PGA since 1919
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting who resigned from the government on Thursday has announced he would like to see the UK rejoin the EU one day, as he announced he would stand in any Labour leadership contest.Supporters of Andy Burnham are reportedly furious with Mr Streeting, as they believe it is a deliberate attempt to raise the salience of Brexit in the leave-voting constituency of Makerfield, where the Greater Manchester Mayor hopes to stand as a parliamentary candidate.President Trump has threatened Iran, saying "the clock is ticking" and the country "better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them".Parents and guardians could be more likely to face harsher repercussions if their children break the law. Justice Secretary David Lammy will introduce a series of reforms under a shake-up of the youth justice system.The new BBC Director-General Matt Brittin starts his job today, but the corporation is under scrutiny following claims by former director of news and current affairs Fran Unsworth who has said she felt forced out after "bullying" from trans activists inside the corporation.And finally, Wolverhampton's Aaron Rai has become the First Englishman since 1919 to win the US PGA Championship.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Burnham to stand as MP? | Farage donation scrutiny| First Football World Cup halftime show
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says he will try to become an MP in the Makerfield by-election, which could also pave the way for him to enter Downing Street. There’s confusion over Donald Trump’s plans in Iran and doubt over the stability of the current ceasefire, after the president said his military campaign against the country is "to be continued". Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, is in hot water as the controversy over the £5million donation he received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne will see him facing a parliamentary standards investigation. There has been a new meningitis outbreak in Reading, with close contacts to those affected being offered medication as a precaution. The lineup for the first ever football World Cup halftime show has been announced - with Shakira, Madonna and K-Pop group BTS, the artists headlining. Ali and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Streeting to quit? | Trump and Xi talks| Southampton football spygate
Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting have told Sky News he is preparing to quit and mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister.Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have told ministers there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into such a contest as he faces the seemingly imminent bid for his job from Streeting.US President Donald Trump has landed in China for a two day visit, with Chinese President XI Jinping saying that the two nations "should be partners, not rivals".Reform UK leader Nigel Farage might be enjoying his local election success - but the way he and his party are funded is now set to come under the spotlight.There's been an exciting and controversial twist in the Scottish Premiership title race - where Hearts are fighting to become the first team that isn't Celtic or Rangers to win the title in over 40 years.Ali and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Starmer to meet Streeting | Trump heads to China | Israel reaches Eurovision final
It might be a new day for the prime minister but his leadership crisis certainly hasn’t gone away as he prepares to meet his health secretary Wes Streeting this morning.Their meeting will take place before the King’s Speech in the House of Lords - a day of pomp and pageantry where the monarch will lay out the government’s agenda for the coming year.Meanwhile, the UK has said it will send drones, fighter jets and a warship to a joint mission aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.It comes as the world’s two most powerful men are set to meet in Beijing as Donald Trump heads to China to be hosted by the country’s president Xi Jinping.Back in the UK - 20 British passengers who were aboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are expected to be released from isolation at a Merseyside hospital.Finally - Israel has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final in a year where Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia have all boycotted the event due to its involvement.Ali and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Starmer to quit? | Polanski tax apology | Wordle to hit TV screens
Sir Keir Starmer is said to be "weighing up his options" ahead of a crucial cabinet meeting this morning, after some of his top team told him to consider setting out a timeline for his resignation.Green Party leader Zack Polanski is also in hot water, although less than the PM of course, after admitting he may have failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in London.Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is "on life support" and claimed Tehran went back on an agreement to give up its nuclear material.Meanwhile a posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre - a Jeffrey Epstein victim who accused former prince Andrew of sexual abuse - has won the top prize at this year's British Book Awards.Finally, fans of Wordle are in luck, as the online game will be turned into a TV show.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Starmer battles to keep job | BAFTA roundup | Four-day week to combat obesity?
Today could end up being a defining day for Sir Keir Starmer's premiership, as pressure grows on him to step down.Labour MP and foreign minister Catherine West is threatening to launch a leadership challenge unless a major speech by the PM hits the mark.Peace between the US and Iran appears unlikely after Donald Trump said proposals put forward by Tehran are "totally unacceptable".Twenty British nationals who were evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are now self-isolating for 72 hours at a hospital on Merseyside.And British drama Adolescence wins even more awards after cleaning up at the TV BAFTAs.Plus: could working a four-day week tackle the obesity crisis? Scientists have found the hours someone works can be linked to their weight.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Labour suffer horror night in local elections | US and Iran continue attacks | Villa and Palace European footy success
It has been a night of horror for Labour in the Local elections, while Reform UK have made significant gains.Sir Keir Starmer's party has been haemorrhaging seats as local authorities began declaring overnight, in a set of contests that could prove decisive for his premiership.The US Central Command has said it intercepted "unprovoked Iranian attacks" and responded through targeting launch sites in Iran.This is after an Iranian military spokesperson confirmed they had attacked US vessels, for what they described as "the aggressive, terrorist, and pirate US military (having) violated the ceasefire".A 39-year-old man has been charged following an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home in Norfolk.Two men have been convicted in the first case relating to Chinese espionage in British history.And finally, Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-0 to reach the Europa League final where they will be looking to win their first major title in 30 years.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Trump says war will be 'over quickly' | Hantavirus cases rise | Iran wants 'no insults' of IRGC at World Cup
Millions of voters in England, Wales and Scotland will head to the polls today.There are council elections in England, while devolved parliaments are up for grabs in Scotland and Wales, as well as six local mayoralties in London.Donald Trump has once again claimed the war with Iran is nearing an end – saying a peace agreement will be made and the conflict will be "over quickly".The president has been bullish throughout the war, saying the US is dominating, but details of a leaked memo from the White House might suggest otherwise.A British hantavirus patient has told Sky News he is isolating in hospital after being evacuated from the cruise ship at the centre of the outbreak.US secretary of state Marco Rubio will have his work cut out for him today as he heads to Rome to meet the Pope after weeks of back-and-forth between the leader of the Catholic Church and Mr Trump.Iran's football chief has said he wants assurances that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will not be insulted by the US during the World Cup this summer.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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'Project Freedom' paused | Google AI workers worried about military uses | End of morning airport pint?
It looks like Donald Trump has blinked first in the standoff between the US and Iran as he has announced he will be pausing "Project Freedom".He added in a post on Truth Social, his social media site, that the decision came at the request of Pakistan and other nations.Hate crimes will be fast-tracked when it comes to prosecutions in England and Wales in an effort to deal with the spike in antisemitism.The cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak of hantavirus will set sail to the Canary Islands.There are reported to be "scores" of workers at Google DeepMind who insist their technology shouldn't be used to make "genocide cheaper, faster and more efficient".And finally, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has called for a ban on alcohol being served before morning flights, in an effort to deal with bad passenger behaviour.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Project Freedom or Project Deadlock? | PM to discuss antisemitism | Which airport has longest delays in UK?
Iran has warned the US that no military solution can bring about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Tehran claims to have struck an American warship in the crucial waterway, while Washington says it's destroyed seven of Iran's "fast boats".Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a rise in attacks against British Jews is "a crisis for all of us" and requires a "whole of society" response.The prime minister is set to meet senior figures from all walks of public life to discuss growing antisemitism in Britain.Two people were killed after a car ploughed into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon.Three people have died, including a Dutch couple and a German national, after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde.And finally, Manchester Airport tops the table for the longest average flight delays in the UK last year.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Terror threat level raised | Trump’s Iran deadline looms | Renters’ Rights Act comes into force
The 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.
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Terror incident declared | Oil price hits 4 year high | Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle in court
Counterterrorism 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
King 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.
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