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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.
Sky News’s Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost cut through the noise to get you clued up — fast.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starmer faces a crunch moment as his former chief of staff is grilled over the Mandelson appointment and MPs vote on whether to investigate the PM.We look at new data linking domestic abuse and suicide among teenagers, and why police are warning about “toxic” online influences.Plus, the UK moves closer to restricting social media for under-16s, and Taylor Swift takes on AI with a legal fight over her voice and image.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
King Charles heads to Washington for a high-stakes state visit just days after a shooting targeting US President Donald Trump, raising fresh questions about security.It comes as it emerges the suspected gunman at the White House press dinner sent a note to members of his family before the shooting, according to Sky News' US partner network, NBC News. In it, he apologised to his parents, as well as colleagues and bystanders, for what he was about to do.Also, Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to crack down on shoplifting, and in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu's rivals join forces in a bid to oust him from power.Plus, record-breaking runs at the London Marathon.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Donald Trump says the “clock is ticking for Iran” but insists he has "all the time in the world" to make a deal to end the war.The US President also hit out at Prince Harry after comments about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.And the assisted dying bill officially runs out of time today after being stalled in the House of Lords.Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".And a US soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been arrested after he allegedly made $409,000 by betting it was going to happen.Plus, tickets for the World Cup final in the US have gone on sale for more than $2m each.Kamali and Rob have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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