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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

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

The Vatican City Elects a New Pope: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the new Pope Leo XIV, North Korea’s latest missile test, Bill Gates’ plan to spend all his money, and Albania’s upcoming election. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/4NreD65H4-M https://youtu.be/C5Km-GEhtvk 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 n...

May 09, 20256 minEp. 886

Why Merz Wants to Rebuild the Weimar Alliance

In today’s episode, we cover German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first foreign visits, food running out in Gaza as Israel’s siege continues, a US-UK tariff deal, ongoing India-Pakistan hostilities, and VE day. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Get_gLLrLs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZGKW5o18oI 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 comp...

May 08, 20257 minEp. 885

US Agrees to Ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen

In today’s episode, we cover the US-Houthi ceasefire, India’s strikes on Pakistan, the UK-EU youth mobility deal, and the election of the new pope. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): Could the EU Join the CPTPP? Is This the Beginning of the End for the Tories? India Strikes Pakistan: What Next? Watch the latest episode of TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/5JGd7HVM-KE TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. Bu...

May 07, 20256 minEp. 884

Why Germany’s New Government Had a Chaotic Start

In today’s episode, we cover Germany’s parliamentary shenanigans, Israel’s planned escalation in Gaza, and elections in Australia, Romania, and Singapore. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5l7Pr42ByQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBZ6tzyij2c&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614bPPArzvA 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: ma...

May 06, 20257 minEp. 883

Why Trump Fired His National Security Advisor

This episode covers the firing of Trump's national security advisor, Mike Waltz, after the Signalgate scandal and pressure from MAGA loyalists. It also discusses England's local election results, the official extremist classification of Germany's AfD party, the Red Cross's warning about a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the upcoming Australian election.

May 02, 20256 minEp. 882

England Holds Local Elections: What Next?

This episode covers England's local elections, highlighting the potential rise of Reform UK, tensions between Pakistan and India after a militant attack, political turmoil in South Korea with the acting leader's resignation, and a new minerals deal between the US and Ukraine.

May 01, 20256 minEp. 881

How is Trump Doing 100 Days In?

This episode of TLDR's Daily Briefing covers several global events, including a review of Donald Trump's first 100 days back in office, a new US-Ukraine minerals deal, rising tensions between Iran and Israel, and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. It provides a concise overview of these important news stories, offering context and analysis to help listeners understand complex issues.

Apr 30, 20256 minEp. 880

Canada's Liberals Win the 2025 Election

In today’s episode, we cover the blackout in Spain and Portugal, Putin’s proposed ceasefire, the election of the next pope, and the much anticipated Canadian election results. Papal election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIevN28jx0w&t=3s Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/9P0JIvNwZyo https://youtu.be/ycVLlIHTkpI Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-canadas-election-results-explained Papal election: https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-...

Apr 29, 20257 minEp. 879

Are India & Pakistan Getting Closer to War?

In today’s episode, we cover the Vancouver car ramming attack, Trump’s recent statements that Ukraine is ready to give up Crimea, and today’s Canadian election. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/LVj0QUMRiWw?si=spGuE-1TPxREB3nX 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 bull...

Apr 28, 20256 minEp. 878

Is Albanese on Course to Win the Australian Election?

In today’s episode, we cover the Australian election, US-UK trade talks in Washington, China’s latest response to Trump’s tariffs, and Mexico’s push to ban advertising by foreign governments. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL5LO_mN4So https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FodMpaQbRTs Watch the latest episode of TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/J0Yl-3bRDoI TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the ...

Apr 25, 20256 minEp. 877
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