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Burnham to stand as MP? | Farage donation scrutiny| First Football World Cup halftime show

May 15, 202610 min

Streeting to quit? | Trump and Xi talks| Southampton football spygate

May 14, 202612 min

Starmer to meet Streeting | Trump heads to China | Israel reaches Eurovision final

May 13, 202611 min

Starmer to quit? | Polanski tax apology | Worldle to hit TV screens

May 12, 202612 min

Starmer battles to keep job | BAFTA roundup | Four-day week to combat obesity?

May 11, 202611 min

Labour suffer horror night in local elections | US and Iran continue attacks | Villa and Palace European footy success

May 8, 202611 min

Trump says war will be 'over quickly' | Hantavirus cases rise | Iran wants 'no insults' of IRGC at World Cup

May 7, 202613 min

'Project Freedom' paused | Google AI workers worried about military uses | End of morning airport pint?

May 6, 202611 min

Project Freedom or Project Deadlock? | PM to discuss antisemitism | Which airport has longest delays in UK?

May 5, 202612 min

Terror threat level raised | Trump’s Iran deadline looms | Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

May 1, 202611 min

Terror incident declared | Oil prices reach record high | Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle in court

Apr 30, 202612 min

King's speech to Congress | Starmer survives vote | New red card rules ahead of World Cup

Apr 29, 202611 min

Starmer under pressure | Social media ban for under-16s | Taylor Swift voice trademark

Apr 28, 202611 min

Trump suspect shooter’s note | Royal go-ahead for US state visit | Israel’s Netanyahu under election threat

Apr 27, 202610 min

Trump hits out at Prince Harry | Assisted dying bill falters | World Cup tickets on sale for millions of dollars

Apr 24, 202610 min

Iran war ceasefire violation accusations | More civil service Mandelson questions | NHS maternity deaths

Apr 23, 202612 min

Trump extends Iran ceasefire | Starmer faces calls to step down | Coventry win the Championship

Apr 22, 202612 min

Sir Olly Robbins to face committee | Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England? | Nike faces backlash from walkers

Apr 21, 202612 min

Iranian cargo ship seized | PM faces Commons over Mandelson | Bear costume fraud

Apr 20, 202611 min

Further resignation over Mandelson | Music Fan Association

Apr 17, 202610 min

3 prisoners released incorrectly each week | Man sentenced for smuggling… ants

Apr 16, 202612 min

Asylum hotel numbers cut | What are Brits’ ‘moral taste buds’?

Apr 15, 202612 min

Spanish PM wife charged | Brit Rock & Roll success

Apr 14, 202611 min

Significant Hungarian election | New school dinner menu

Apr 13, 202611 min

Trump tells Netanyahu to ‘low-key it’, Melania on Epstein and goodbye passport stamps

Iran has halted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump has urged the prime minister of Israel to be more “low key” ahead of peace talks in Pakistan.A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein say Melania Trump is “shifting the burden onto them” after her surprise address where she attempted to distance herself from the late paedophileIt’s adieu to passport stamps from Europe - new changes at airports are brought in from today.And what can we expect from the Artemis II splash landing?Anna and Gareth have the day’s news in 10 minutes.

Apr 10, 202613 min

Fragile ceasefire, NATO friction and identity of The Housemaid author revealed

The ceasefire in the Middle East looks fragile - as Israel undertakes its biggest bombing campaign yet against Lebanon, prompting Iran to claim the agreement's already been broken.There has been another clash between US President Donald Trump and NATO secretary general Mark Rutte.A woman has been jailed in the US over her part in the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry.And there's an amazing revelation about the author of the best selling thriller, the Housemaid…Anna and Kamali have all the day's news in 10 minutes.

Apr 9, 202610 min

Iran ceasefire: Victory or humiliation for the US?

US President Donald Trump says he's agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran - which includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Iranians fill the streets to celebrate, and there's a collective sigh of relief from the Gulf. But is it victory or humiliation for the US?Also today, Kanye West still wants to reach out to the British Jewish community, after he was blocked from headlining the Wireless Festival because of previous antisemitism.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in 10 minutes.

Apr 8, 20269 min

Artemis II makes history - and could Kanye West be banned from entering the UK?

The Artemis II crew have completed their record-setting moon flyby - and they have received a special call from US President Donald Trump.But back here on earth, the president’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is due to expire shortly.The boss of Wireless festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as the headline act, despite growing calls for him to be dropped.And some warm weather is finally on its way.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in 10 minutes

Apr 7, 202610 min

Moon launch success | Trump’s nation address

Nasa’s Artemis II mission took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida last night, the first trip around the moon in over 50 years.The crew are in "safe, secure and in great spirits", a Nasa official confirmed in a post-launch press conference.President Donald Trump addressed the United States in a primetime televised speech from the White House, lasting roughly 20 minutes.He declared that the US’s "core objectives" in the war are "near completion" and said the military will hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks".Radio DJ Scott Mills has released a statement following his sacking by the BBC after an allegation in relation to his “personal conduct”.Resident doctors, commonly referred to as junior doctors, are set to strike next week as no deal has been made with the government.And finally, golf icon Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be US Ryder Cup captain next year.Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Apr 2, 202612 min

Journalist kidnapped | Spurs manager backlash

President Donald Trump has said the US will leave Iran in "two or three weeks" regardless of whether a deal is done with Tehran.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he suggested the US will take no responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying: "That's not for us – that'll be for France, for whoever's using the strait."An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq's interior ministry has said.A backbench Labour MP has had the whip removed, reportedly for recent comments about colleagues that have been described as "uncollegiate".More than a million people will be prescribed a weight loss jab to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes after the NHS’s spending watchdog approved the medication.Spurs have confirmed former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi will replace Igor Tudor on a five-year deal.The announcement has been met with strong opposition among official fan groups because of his controversial support of Mason Greenwood.Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Apr 1, 202611 min

PM threatens junior doctors | Car finance payout for millions

President Donald Trump has made a new threat against Tehran, claiming the US will "obliterate" Iranian energy sites, including its main oil terminal Kharg Island, if it does not agree to a peace deal "shortly".The prime minister has threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands more NHS jobs should resident doctors go ahead with strike action next week.Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following an allegation in relation to his "personal conduct".Millions of drivers are in line for compensation, having been mis-sold car finance agreements.And finally, Celine Dion will make her return to the stage, as she has announced a series of concerts which will take place in Paris.Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 31, 202612 min

Trump to take Iran’s oil? | Football fans against VAR

Overnight, US President Donald Trump has said the US should "take the oil in Iran" and is considering seizing the country's strategic oil hub of Kharg Island.Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country's operation in southern Lebanon will be expanded, as the UN peacekeeping mission there confirmed the death of a peacekeeper.Sir Keir Starmer is meeting Britain's largest energy suppliers today as we hear increased warnings of fuel shortages as a result of the war in the Middle East.Counter-terror officers are assisting a police investigation after pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre.Two in three teachers say their schools rely on donations and funding because of insufficient funds, a survey by the National Education Union has found.And finally, 75% of Premier League fans are opposed to the use of VAR.Anna and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 30, 202612 min

Trump to hold off strikes on Iran, screen time advice & a missing capybara

US President Donald Trump says he will pause airstrikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for 10 days.That's as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky's political editor Beth Rigby he won't be pressured into changing his mind on Britain's role in the conflict.There is fresh government advice for parents on screen time.And people in Hampshire are being told to keep their eyes peeled for a capybara who escaped from Marwell Zoo.Anna Jones and Rob Powell have the day’s news in 10 minutes. You can listen in full to Sky's political editor Beth Rigby interview the Prime Minister on Electoral Dysfunction, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/electoral-dysfunction/id1613562765

Mar 27, 202611 min

Trump prepared to 'unleash hell' on Iran, McSweeney's stolen phone & a new Harry Potter series

Donald Trump claims the US had no choice but to go to war with Iran - and also insists Tehran is desperate to make a peace deal.The Prime Minister's given new powers for British forces to board and potentially detain Russian shadow fleets that pass through UK waters.But why has the theft of the work phone owned by his former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, not been investigated?Plus, we've had a first glance at what the new Harry Potter series looks like.Sophy and Wilf have the day’s news in 10 minutes.

Mar 26, 202611 min

Trump's plan for Iran, NHS recovery programme & Mo Salah leaves Liverpool

The US reportedly sends a 15-point plan to Iran to end the war… what has been promised in return?Five hospital trusts in England are to be placed under what's been called an NHS Intensive Recovery programme.A social media ban is be trialled among teenagers across the UK.And a footballing giant is stepping down from Liverpool FC.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in 10 minutes.

Mar 25, 202610 min

Iran calls Trump peace talks 'fake news', energy bailout and Ben Stokes on the Ashes

US President Donald Trump has postponed strikes on Iran's power plants by five days, after what he called "productive talks" with Iran.But Tehran's denying they ever happened - describing the talks as "fake news" to try and calm global markets.Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline measures to prevent energy firms exploiting the war to hike prices. Will every household feel protected?And England's Ben Stokes admits the last few months have been the hardest spell of his cricket captaincy.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in 10 minutes.

Mar 24, 20269 min

Antisemitic attack | First person charged for tailgating at football

An investigation has been launched after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green, in what the Metropolitan Police have said is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.The clock is ticking for Iran after President Donald Trump said if Tehran does not “fully open” the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the US will "hit and obliterate their power plants".President Trump has said that ICE agents will be sent to airports across the US today to arrest “all illegal immigrants”.It has been confirmed that the number of meningitis cases has fallen to 29, from 34 on Saturday.And finally, a man has become the first person to be charged under a new law banning football fans from entering a game in England and Wales without a ticket.

Mar 23, 202610 min

Netanyahu defiant | Racism concerns with police technology

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel acted alone when it struck an Iranian gas field, and that the war will end a “lot faster than people think”.Netanyahu has said that Israel will hold off on committing any further attacks against energy infrastructure, following its strikes on Iran’s South Pars natural gas field- which is the largest in the world.The number of meningitis cases has risen, with 27 confirmed cases since the outbreak in Kent.Essex Police have paused their use of live facial recognition technology, following the release of evidence that shows the technology has a racial bias.There might be hope for thousands of patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s that they could be offered revolutionary drugs on the NHS.And finally, the Natural History Museum has taken top spot from The British Museum, raking in the most visitors to a single museum or gallery in any year.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 20, 20269 min

Qatar hit by Iran | Sadiq Khan calls to rejoin EU

The Iran war intensifies in the Middle East as Qatar suffers from Iranian strikes.The foreign minister of Qatar says his country reserves its right to respond” after Iran hit some of it’s liquified natural gas facilities a day after hitting other industrial sites in the country.And with Easter around the corner, what could the effect of jet fuel prices be for those who have plans to go away?A second university in Kent has confirmed a case of meningitis amongst one of its students, as an urgent public health alert has been issued after the outbreak of meningitis in the region.The Government says it will aim for up to 50% of steel - used in the UK - to be produced here too.The Mayor of London - Sir Sadiq Khan - has called for Labour to go into the next election promising to rejoin the EU.And finally, world’s longest coastal footpath is set to open in England today.Sophy and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 19, 202610 min

Scotland rejects assisted dying | Senegal stripped of Africa Cup title

Iran has confirmed two of its highest ranking security officials have been killed in Israeli strikes.US President Donald Trump appears to be frustrated again with NATO members, accusing them of making a "foolish mistake" by refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.Members of the Scottish Parliament have voted narrowly against legalising assisted dying in Scotland.The outbreak of meningitis in Kent has been declared a national incident, after the deaths of a sixth-form pupil and a university student. Some 15 cases have been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) so far. All required hospital admission.The Conservatives are expected to force a vote in parliament on scrapping interest above inflation on student loans today.And finally, Senegal have been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations after misconduct in the final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled. The result will be recorded as a 3-0 win for Morocco, the tournament hosts.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 18, 202612 min

NATO to get involved in Iran? | Chelsea fined

Donald Trump is unhappy, again, with the prime minister over his response to the war in Iran - and debate intensifies as to whether this is a matter for NATO.There have been strikes overnight on the US embassy in Baghdad, and the UK is one of several nations to warn against an Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon.Chancellor Rachel Reeves will today set out her "three big choices" for the coming decade.These are to deepen ties with the EU, increase regional investment as well encourage innovation in the use of AI.Afghanistan has claimed 400 people have been killed by a Pakistani strike on a hospital which deals with drug addicts.Students in Kent are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis following the deaths of two people.And finally, Chelsea have been hit with a record fine of £10.75m for admitting historical breaches of Premier League rules.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 17, 202612 min

Trump demands help to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, meningitis and the Oscars

US President Donald Trump is demanding help from seven countries to unblock a crucial oil waterway in the Middle East.Two people have died in the Canterbury area of Kent after an outbreak of an "invasive" disease which causes meningitis and septicaemia.Sir Keir Starmer is looking at ways to help protect people from the rising cost of living caused by the conflict in the Middle East.And Sophy and Wilf reveal the winners and losers at the Oscars.

Mar 16, 202610 min

US to ease sanctions on Russian oil, Scott Bessent interview and a stowaway fox

The US says it will temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil amid surging prices. America's treasury secretary tells Wilf Frost oil tankers will be escorted through the Strait of Hormuz. Opposition MPs say Sir Keir Starmer's ethics adviser must investigate whether he broke the ministerial code in his handling of the Mandelson scandal. And a British fox has hitched a ride all the way to New York. Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 13, 202610 min

Iranian school strike report, Mandelson files & music streaming success

Explosions on energy facilities and ships in the Gulf mean oil prices have risen again - despite an historic release of reserves.A damning report on a fatal strike in Iran shows the US appears to have been behind the attack.The prime minister has more tough questions to answer, after documents show he was warned of the reputational risk in hiring Peter Mandelson.There's an opportunity for young people to have their say on student loans - as MPs launch an inquiry into the system.And the UK music industry achieved "record revenues" last year.Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes

Mar 12, 202611 min

Iranian protesters threatened and Labour MP speaks out on rape

Iran's police chief has warned anyone who takes to the streets will be "confronted as an enemy, not a protester".Back at home, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has banned a pro-Iran march from taking place in London on Sunday.A Labour MP has spoken out against reforms to courts and juries - waiving her anonymity in parliament to speak about being raped.We'll find out more information later about Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.And a woman has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Los Angeles home.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 11, 202610 min

Will Iran war end soon? V-levels & Australia welcomes Iranian women footballers

Donald Trump says the war in Iran could be over soon - in an attempt to prevent a global economic crisis.The first subjects for the new 'V Levels' have been announced - a new qualification that students in England will be able to take from next year.The government is introducing a new definition of anti-Muslim hate.Five Iranian women footballers have been granted humanitarian visas by Australia, after protests at the Asian Cup.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 10, 202611 min

Oil prices surge, cancer death rates fall and VAR drama

Oil prices have jumped by 20% in a single day in response to the conflict in the Middle East.Iran has announced that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader of Iran, has been named as his successor.Cancer death rates in the UK have hit a historic new low.And a masked fan in Germany has taken frustration towards video action replay technology into their own hands…Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 9, 202611 min

Trump to pick Iran leader? | Robotic surgery success

Today marks the seventh day of the Iran war, with Israel saying it will launch a “broad” wave of air strikes against targets and has told people living in parts of Beirut in Lebanon to evacuate.Donald Trump says he needs to be involved in choosing the next leader of Iran and has dismissed one of the people tipped to take over, the son of Ali Khamenei, as a “lightweight”.Trump has also sacked his head of homeland security, Kristi Noem.Labour MP Joani Reid has “voluntarily” suspended herself from the party as her husband is investigated on allegations of spying for China.The first UK remote robotic surgery has been has been successful- the patient was in Gibraltar, and the surgeon was in London.Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 6, 202611 min

New ground in Iran war | Obesity jabs scrutinised

The war in the Middle East enters its sixth day today, and the conflict has reached new ground.A ballistic missile fired from Iran heading into Turkish airspace was shot down, the Turkish defence ministry has said.This came before Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of defence, confirmed a US submarine sunk an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka.The husband of a Labour MP is one of three men arrested by the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday on suspicion of spying for China.Pressure on the US Justice Department to be more transparent with the release of documents that come under the Epstein files is increasing, as some 50,000 "missing files" are set to be released this week.Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's interim president, has confirmed the US will be involved in developing the mining industry in the country.People on obesity jabs will regain the majority of the weight they lose within a year of stopping the drugs, according to a new study.Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 5, 202610 min

Trump lashes out at Starmer | Death of children's TV?

Donald Trump has claimed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is "no Churchill".Trump said he was "not happy with the UK" over its "shocking" decision to not allow the US to use its military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands for the initial strikes against Iran.The Israeli military says it has started a "broad wave of strikes" in Iran overnight, marking the fifth day since the conflict in the Middle East began.The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.And finally, there are warnings that we could soon see the death of children's TV.Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC Children's & Education, has claimed there is an "alarming decline" in shows for younger audiences.Sophy and Wilf has the day's news in just 10 minutes.

Mar 4, 202610 min