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The Daily Briefing

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A roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world, from TLDR News. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.


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Episodes

Were US Strikes on Iran Successful?

Daily Briefing will be taking a break until the 9th July, so this is the last episode until then. We’ll see you when we get back! In today’s episode: The impact of US strikes on Iran, Budapest Pride plans to go ahead despite a government ban, Tuvaluans apply en masse for Australia’s new climate visa, and Thailand re-criminalises cannabis. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/wKScN1bo2pY Watch the latest episode of World Leader Leaderboard: https://youtu.be/uGKbjjrhlK0 TLDR...

Jun 27, 20257 minEp. 916

Why Spain & The US are Falling Out

In today’s episode: Spain and the US fall out, deadly protests rock Kenya, EU leaders meet for a crucial summit, and an Israeli minister calls for a total halt on aid to Gaza. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/5hDCyJDHhoM?si=AJPf0RLT8FZU8qkz https://youtu.be/QNnMfRB6F4s?si=EIZrGos-HUa-5yL1 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to un...

Jun 26, 20256 minEp. 915

New York’s Stunning Election Results Explained

In today’s episode, we cover progressive Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory at the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, the widespread backlash British PM Keir Starmer is facing over his welfare reform bill, and why the EU Parliament may be about to sue the Commission over it’s €150bn defence loan programme Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/8V4S2uL2tJI https://youtu.be/uGKbjjrhlK0 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world...

Jun 25, 20257 minEp. 914

Why Have The EU & Canada Signed A New Security Pact?

In today’s episode, we cover Canada and the EU signing a new security pact, the NATO summit in The Hague, Germany’s defence spending plans, and the Israel-Iran ceasefire. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/udxtglKVrAc https://youtu.be/sYvckBzeff8 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for yo...

Jun 24, 20255 minEp. 913

The US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the US striking Iranian Nuclear facilities, the UK government’s decision to designate Palestinian Action as a terrorist organisation, and Spain’s NATO exemption. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iNMMPNNd8E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtxov8jo7ZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUllOiNkjCg TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, ...

Jun 23, 20256 minEp. 912

The Assisted Dying Bill (Likely) to Become Law

In today’s episode, we cover UK MPs approving assisted dying legislation, Europe pushing for diplomacy with Iran, a security breach at the UK’s largest air base, and divisions over a new NATO spending target Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7KavbLybKY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lTs4S3PXBU Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (Nebula): https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-could-a-secret-nuclear-deal-bring-peace-to-iran https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrne...

Jun 20, 20256 minEp. 911

Why Thailand’s Government is in Crisis

In today’s episode, we cover the latest updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, why the conflict between the DRC and Rwanda may be coming to the end, and tensions in the Pacific regarding China's relations with small island nations. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLd1fBBhEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCc2fMMWf5s TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we ex...

Jun 19, 20257 minEp. 910

Why the UK is Changing its Abortion Laws

In today’s episode, we cover Iran’s response to Donald Trump’s order of ‘complete surrender’ amidst Tehran’s conflict with Tel Aviv, Cambodia’s border dispute with Thailand , and Turkeys’ new maritime spatial plan, which has triggered tensions with it’s neighbour, Greece. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/Y_Mb1i7xYMk https://youtu.be/BiDy4mswNDY TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s hap...

Jun 18, 20255 minEp. 909

Israel-Iran War Continues: How Will the US Respond?

In today’s episode, we cover how Trump will respond to the Irsael-Iran strikes, the G7 summit is reduced to G6 after Trump’s premature departure, and Israeli tank fire kills 51 in Gaza waiting for aid. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/q9m2oa__Z0o?si=qDnqp0rCq4QAyyXT TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the...

Jun 17, 20257 minEp. 908

Mass US Protests Erupt Against Trump

In today’s episode, we cover the mass protests against Trump, updates to the Israel-Iran conflict, an apparent political assassination in Minnesota, the UN’s drastic aid cuts, and a new spat in the France-Israeli feud. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/MGhTFqsM32o?si=6fJllHEnN_T0cs9g TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understa...

Jun 16, 20256 minEp. 907

What Do We Know About Israel’s Attack on Iran?

In today’s episode, we cover Modi’s visit to the AirIndia crash site, the Spanish PM’s apology over a corruption scandal, and Egypts deportation of dozens of activists part of the ‘Global March to Gaza’ Keep an eye out for the upcoming video about Israel’s attack on Iran releasing later today over on: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsGLOBAL TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it...

Jun 13, 20256 minEp. 906

Why Riots Have Erupted in Northern Ireland

In today’s episode, we cover riots in Northern Ireland, record human displacement across the world, developments in Los Angeles, and the Pentagon’s review of the AUKUS security agreement. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBDshsW7pY4&t=6s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGKzXSvE_4 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics s...

Jun 12, 20256 minEp. 905

Why More US Cities Are Preparing for Social Unrest

In today’s episode, we cover the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, the first Western sanctions on Israeli ministers, the US-China trade truce, and the Polish government’s confidence vote. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/TWI6eBOof-o?si=0ufA0C-FYXiXeCh1 https://youtu.be/KBGYMjkukeI?si=vWkLUqHKfKGqtz39 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics s...

Jun 11, 20256 minEp. 904

Gaza’s Freedom Flotilla Mission Fails

In today’s episode, we cover the failed ‘Freedom Flotilla’ mission to Gaza, Italy’s citizenship referendum, Canada’s defence spending increase, and Trump’s deployment of US Marines to LA. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/qIQyG26zKo0?si=S3nRL0izSU9MhpFK https://youtu.be/gaaHvULAmJY?si=88q1cK45KXcy3jDl TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics ...

Jun 10, 20256 minEp. 903

Trump Deploys the National Guard in LA: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in California, Israel’s seizure of a Gaza aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, Syria’s return to the global financial system, and the shooting of a Colombian presidential candidate. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpBjaefDzZo TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex ...

Jun 09, 20257 minEp. 902

Why Trump has Doubled his Tariffs on Steel

This episode covers key global developments including President Trump doubling US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, Russia's advances in Ukraine's Sumy region despite recent Ukrainian strikes, and escalating tensions between Israel and Syria following missile launches from Syria. It also briefly touches on Elon Musk's criticism of a US spending bill.

Jun 04, 20255 minEp. 901

Why Geert Wilders has Quit the Dutch Coalition

In today’s episode, we cover Geert Wilders pulling out of the Dutch coalition, South Korea’s snap presidential election, reports that Israeli soldiers killed Palestinians at Gaza aid sites, and the resignation of Mongolia’s prime minister. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxyyU_iTqpU TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics si...

Jun 03, 20256 minEp. 900

Ukraine Destroys 34% of Russia’s Bombers

In today’s episode, we cover Ukraine’s coordinated drone strike on Russia, Poland’s presidential election, the US-China trade dispute, and the UK's defence plans. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aK8SNStEV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVMUFyNdsw TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Lis...

Jun 02, 20256 minEp. 899

Has Starmer Been Spooked by Farage?

Today's briefing covers UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's criticism of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amid Reform's rise in polls. It also touches on stalled US-China trade talks that may require presidential intervention and rare tensions between Russia and Serbia over arms deliveries to Ukraine. Finally, we look ahead to the Shangri-La Dialogue and the South Korean presidential election.

May 30, 20255 minEp. 898

Why a Court has Blocked Trump’s Tariffs

In today’s episode, we cover a US court blocking Trump’s tariffs, Musk’s exit from the Trump administration, Israel’s plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, and the UK’s planned civil service cuts. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xicKCeBdss TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen ...

May 29, 20255 minEp. 897

Why Musk Criticised Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Tax Bill

In today’s episode, we cover Musk’s critique of Trump, Zelenskyy’s trip to Berlin, chaos at a Gaza aid site, and Erdogan’s plans for a new Turkish constitution Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewseu-whats-gone-wrong-for-the-dutch-government https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-why-argentina-is-on-the-cusp-of-dollarisation https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsuk-how-the-government-broke-higher-education https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-can-the-eu-win-a-trade-wa...

May 28, 20256 minEp. 896

Merz Condemns Israel’s Actions in Gaza: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the German Chancellor’s rhetorical shift on Israel, the Trump-Putin fallout, charges over a 2023 migrant shipwreck in Greece, and the Liverpool football parade attack. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/WKmTltIpCR4?si=ygrwUDfhLvHkQSK8 https://youtu.be/HxWxGJ2uC3A?si=W4syYAfJ48Ze2Em3 https://youtu.be/pZ1ToOVC3Bg?si=3vXjEovEhP9lpVtz TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell y...

May 27, 20256 minEp. 895

Trump Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Today's briefing discusses the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard's international student certification, blocking foreign enrollments, citing issues like anti-semitism and challenging the institution's financial benefits from foreign students. It also covers Trump's proposed 50% tariff on EU imports, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's criticism of Western leaders for 'emboldening Hamas,' and the US House of Representatives passing Trump's significant tax bill.

May 23, 20256 minEp. 894

Why US-South Africa Tensions Are High

In today’s episode, we cover the passing of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ in the House of Representatives, why a high court temporarily forbade Britain from handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and yesterday’s shooting outside of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/lCZ61yAQ0eE?si=IUJA5wbMs5sgBsbw https://youtu.be/c5zQJk4ZR2U https://youtu.be/DsiL8gRvzRE Watch the latest episode of TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/b...

May 22, 20255 minEp. 893

The UK Suspends Negotiations with Israel

In today’s episode, we cover if the UK Government has fallen out with Israel, the ongoing absence of humanitarian aid in Gaza, Trump’s new ‘Golden Dome’ project, and the former PM of the DRC is sentenced to 10 years of forced labour on corruption charges Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/FMb8SBk-jDs https://youtu.be/ejrpZrLawyM Watch the latest episode of TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/b5nuQCtPJKg TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most import...

May 21, 20257 minEp. 892

Why is Hungary leaving the International Criminal Court?

In today’s episode, we cover why Hungary is leaving the ICC, the EU’s agreement to lift sanctions on Syria, international calls for Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza, and the new UK/EU sanctions on Russia Subscribe to TLDR’s weekly newletter: https://toolong.news/newsletter TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily...

May 20, 20256 minEp. 891

Why Ukraine Peace Talks Are Stalling (Again)

In today’s episode, we cover the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s claims to be nearing a nuclear deal with Iran, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, and the UK’s unexpected economic rebound. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/QoaqF_pQw-Q?si=RQsmyuFsQdL0MZ_p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcBdVmKMEtQ&ab_channel=TLDRNewsGlobal Watch the latest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tlyMhTVhh4 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s ...

May 15, 20256 minEp. 890

Why Trump is Ending Sanctions on Syria

In today’s episode, we cover the Trump’s meeting with Al-Sharaa , European Court of Justice’s ruling on the EU Commission, Hungary’s 'foreign agents’ bill, Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to Afrikaners being welcomed by Trump in the US as ‘refugees’. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgR2nxrfKVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-X1xeNGN-w&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tlyMhTVhh4 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from...

May 14, 20257 minEp. 889

How the UK is Cutting Foreign Aid

In today’s episode, we cover the UK’s foreign aid cuts, Trump’s Middle East tour, a famine warning in Gaza, and a UN ruling on Malaysia airlines flight MH17. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l28997eHGSI TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin eve...

May 13, 20256 minEp. 888

Why the Kurdish Militant Group PKK is Disbanding

In today’s episode, we cover the Kurdish PKK’s announcement, the US and China’s 90-day reduction in tariffs, the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza, and the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/SgtsKNsaI70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ1WTTwfp4M TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to und...

May 12, 20256 minEp. 887
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