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....
Jan 06, 2026•11 min
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....
Jan 05, 2026•11 min
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 li...
Dec 24, 2025•23 min
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 19, 2025•10 min
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 18, 2025•10 min
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 17, 2025•11 min
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 16, 2025•10 min
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 m...
Dec 15, 2025•10 min
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 12, 2025•10 min
Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 11, 2025•11 min
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 10, 2025•10 min
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...
Dec 09, 2025•10 min
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 08, 2025•10 min
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.
Dec 05, 2025•11 min
Health bosses in England are urging people to only use A&E services if absolutely necessary after 200,000 patients used the service when they didn't need to last year. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions in England, after suggesting some are overdiagnosed. Images from Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been released by US politicians. And Sophy and Wilf share their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay results. Lis...
Dec 04, 2025•10 min
Putin has accused European leaders of hindering efforts to end the war in Ukraine… and said Russia is ready to fight if Europe wants a war. FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for some of its 2026 World Cup tickets. Plus, a survey has revealed the best Christmas film of all time. But not everyone agrees. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 03, 2025•11 min
Major reforms to the UK's criminal justice system are on the way, which could include a reduction to the number of jury trials. A YouGov poll has found at least one in three people think Rachel Reeves made things look worse than they were ahead of the budget - as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses the chancellor of using the chair of the budget watchdog as a "human shield". And half of women will miss their Christmas party because of fears of walking alone on the streets, according to a n...
Dec 02, 2025•11 min
Sir Keir Starmer will jump to the defence of his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in a speech later today after she was accused of lying about the economy. British special forces appeared to commit war crimes in Afghanistan, an inquiry has heard. Can the Government end HIV transmission by 2030 after pledging a £170 million action plan? And Pillion wins big at the British Independent Film awards. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes....
Dec 01, 2025•10 min
A climbdown from the government over workers' rights. Is it another manifesto breach? A member of the National Guard who was shot near the White House on Wednesday has died. It’s sparked a fiery debate over immigration in the US. And an incredible story about one of the rarest operations you can have. Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 28, 2025•10 min
A £26bn tax rise, pension changes and an accidental OBR publication. There's a lot to unpack from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget. US President Donald Trump has responded to the shooting of two national guard members who were targeted near the White House. There's been a fatal fire in Hong Kong with 300 people still missing. And the Prince of Wales has told John Cleese his children have just discovered his hit 1970s sitcom Fawlty Towers and "love it". Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on ...
Nov 27, 2025•10 min
Tax rises are expected in the chancellor’s budget. But will Rachel Reeves break any manifesto promises? A leaked memo suggests only murder, rape and manslaughter trials will be heard before juries under a radical plan to clear a backlog of nearly 80,000 court cases. The Ministry of Justice says "no final decision" has been taken. And has the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer killed off the 6-7 trend? Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes....
Nov 26, 2025•11 min
The chancellor's called for unity among Labour MPs - 24 hours before she reveals her budget. Meanwhile, the prime minister's hosting a call between European allies to push for a better peace plan for Ukraine. Ofcom's brought in new guidance to protect women and girls online - but will it make those in the public eye feel any safer? And Max Whitlock - Britain's most successful gymnast ever - has come out of retirement. Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in j...
Nov 25, 2025•11 min
Two days out from Wednesday's big budget, Sophy and Wilf talk through what they're looking out for. Ukraine peace talks in Geneva continue today. David Cameron reveals he's been treated for prostate cancer. And - a big London derby game ends in tears for Tottenham, as Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick in a 4-1 win for Arsenal. Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 24, 2025•10 min
Zelenskyy says he's ready to work on a peace plan put together by just America and Russia. UK drugs could be funding Russia's war effort. Plus, energy bills will rise by 0.2% in January, 35% higher than they were before the war in Ukraine. And, The Ashes are off to a worrying start for England, but there's still hope yet. Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the days news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 21, 2025•10 min
Defence Secretary John Healey sent a direct warning to Russia after a ship was spotted off the north coast of Scotland. US special envoy Steve Witkoff's post on X has suggested the US and Russia may be forming a secret plan to end the war in Ukraine. And authors say they fear AI replacing them entirely. Plus - why are MPs reading dad jokes in the Commons? Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 20, 2025•10 min
Scotland have secured their place in the football World Cup for the first time in 28 years. In the US, politicians have voted to approve a bill forcing the release of files relating to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And we explain why President Trump's hosting of the Saudi Arabian crown prince is controversial. Plus, could the UK defend itself in an attack? A new report suggests not. Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes....
Nov 19, 2025•10 min
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood is defending asylum reforms some Labour MPs are calling "cruel and inhumane". Also, the UN has passed Trump's peace plan for Gaza. And the government is set to ban ticket touts reselling tickets way above face value. Sophy and Wilf talk about how that's happened following a Competition and Markets Authority report which said Ticketmaster "may have misled Oasis fans" with unclear pricing. Although not about reselling, it did lead to promises to make sales more trans...
Nov 18, 2025•10 min
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is announcing some of the biggest reforms to the asylum system since WWII. Trump has U-turned on the Epstein files, calling for Republicans to vote for their release. And house prices have fallen below their expected level. Sophy and Wilf explain the reforms, give their take on Trump and discuss why house prices are one to watch in today's episode of cheat sheet - all you need to know, in under 10 minutes.
Nov 17, 2025•10 min
Reports say income tax won't increase in Rachel Reeves's budget - but where will the chancellor find the money for government spending shortfalls? The BBC responds to Donald Trump's threat of a $1bn lawsuit as the US president's deadline looms. Plans are laid out for renters and landlords under huge reforms. And an intruder gets onto the Wicked 'yellow carpet' premiere in Singapore. He's been charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court. Anna and Kamali get you up to speed on all th...
Nov 14, 2025•11 min
New emails and documents provide an insight into the relationship between Donald Trump and the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. He has repeatedly denied any involvement or knowledge about Epstein's sex trafficking operation. Meanwhile, research shows children are using e-cigarettes more than adults and are even skipping school to vape. And toy sales are up as 'kidults' buy Minecraft and Lego. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 13, 2025•11 min
