Sophy Ridge on Sunday

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Sky News’ Sophy Ridge analyses the best of her agenda-setting political interviews. Every Sunday, Sophy examines how decisions made in Westminster affect all our lives. This podcast features the best interviews and analysis from Sophy and her team.

  • 11 minutes 57 seconds
    Iranian cargo ship seized | PM faces Commons over Mandelson | Bear costume fraud

    Donald Trump has confirmed that the US seized an Iranian cargo ship which was trying to pass the naval blockade.

    This has been described by Iranian officials to have violated the terms of the ceasefire, who have decided to close the Strait of Hormuz once again.

    While in Lebanon, a number of soldiers have been killed over the last 24 hours despite a 10-day truce being in place between Israel and Lebanon.

    The prime minister faces one of the toughest days of his premiership today as he faces MPs in the Commons, where he will provide a statement on how Peter Mandelson was able to become the UK's ambassador to the United States despite failing the vetting process.

    Eight children between the ages of one and 14 have been killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana.

    Counter terror police are investigating whether "Iranian proxies" are behind a string of arson attacks in London.

    Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a blaze throughout Sunday evening at a derelict historical building in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.

    Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud in the US after claiming their car was damaged by a bear - only for the bear to actually be somebody in a bear costume.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    20 April 2026, 4:55 am
  • 10 minutes 53 seconds
    Further resignation over Mandelson | Music Fan Association

    The top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins, will leave his position over the decision to make Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US- but will this relieve the pressure on the PM?

    A 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect last night, but Israel has been accused of continuing to carry out attacks.

    An immigration officer in the US has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car.

    Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr is the first ICE agent to be charged with assault in Minnesota.

    Ministers are being urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value.

    A new report into the music industry claims fans are being "ripped off".

    There will be a Midlands derby in the Europa League Semi-Finals between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at the end of the month.

    Leah and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    17 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 56 seconds
    3 prisoners released incorrectly each week | Man sentenced for smuggling… ants

    There are hopes that a ceasefire could be reached in southern Lebanon, where Israel has continued to carry out strikes.

    And there are positive signs for peace between Iran and the US too, as they are expected to meet once again in Pakistan next week for a new round of negotiations.

    The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.

    Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders from Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok and X to discuss how to protect young people online.

    Three prisoners were released in error every week in England and Wales over the last year.

    One in five teenagers in the UK do not share their political views due to a fear of being "cancelled", according to a new report.

    And a Chinese man has been sentenced after attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of Kenya.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    16 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 15 seconds
    Asylum hotel numbers cut | What are Brits’ ‘moral taste buds’?

    US Vice President JD Vance has said the US will continue to negotiate with Iran, with President Trump on the lookout for a "bargain".

    Vance was in Islamabad last weekend for the negotiations with Iran, which lasted 21 hours, and despite not reaching a formal resolution, he claimed the US made a "ton of progress".

    Details of the King and Queen's state visit to the US have been released.

    The number of asylum hotels has fallen to 185 after the Government confirmed 11 will no longer be used to house people seeking asylum.

    Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS has a problem with "basic, everyday sexism". He is introducing changes to stop women from being "ignored, gaslit, humiliated and disrespected".

    Researchers, from Uppsala, Mälardalen and Linköping universities in Sweden and the University of South Carolina in the United States, claim that each nation have their own "moral taste buds" which mean they find different behaviours more or less frustrating.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    15 April 2026, 5:10 am
  • 11 minutes 2 seconds
    Spanish PM wife charged | Brit Rock & Roll success

    Washington and Tehran continue to exchange threats as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, led by the US, comes into effect.

    US Central Command has confirmed any ships entering or leaving Iranian ports will now be subject to this blockade.

    Donald Trump has landed himself in hot water following a post on Truth Social in which he shared an AI-generated image, seeming to depict himself as Jesus Christ.

    The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found.

    The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with corruption following a two-year investigation.

    And a record-breaking six British acts are to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    14 April 2026, 5:10 am
  • 11 minutes 39 seconds
    Significant Hungarian election | New school dinner menu

    Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been ousted from power after 16 years in charge.

    Leader of the centre-right party Peter Magyar held a victory rally late last night as his party is expected to win around two-thirds of the 199 seats in the Hungarian parliament.

    A blockade on the Strait of Hormuz led by the US Navy is set to begin at 3pm UK time after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down.

    Sky News understands that the UK will not be involved.

    More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media, despite the country’s world-first ban coming into force four months ago.

    Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.

    And finally, Rory McIlroy has done it again, winning the Masters for the second year in a row.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    13 April 2026, 5:05 am
  • 13 minutes 28 seconds
    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 paedophile

    It’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.

    10 April 2026, 5:10 am
  • 10 minutes 52 seconds
    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.

    9 April 2026, 5:10 am
  • 9 minutes 5 seconds
    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.

    8 April 2026, 5:10 am
  • 10 minutes 58 seconds
    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

    7 April 2026, 5:05 am
  • 12 minutes 58 seconds
    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.

    2 April 2026, 3:55 am
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