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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

Dec 16: An Iceberg’s Collision Course, A Case for Tier 2 and An Argument to Cancel Christmas

In today’s episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss an iceberg that is set to crash into South Georgia; the case being made for Manchester to move into Tier 2; and the argument that has raged between scientists and the government about cancelling Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 16, 20206 minEp. 112

Dec 15: Xinjiang Labour, A Romantic Rule-Break, and An MP’s Christmas Wish

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the news of half a million Uighurs coerced into China's cotton industry; a man from Scotland breaking the coronavirus regulations to see his girlfriend in the Isle of Man; and an MP's Christmas wish being made in the House of Commons. TLDR Store - https://tldrnews.co.uk/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 15, 20206 minEp. 111

Dec 14: White House Vaccinations, No Deal Brexit Gunboats and Google's Meltdown

In today's episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss White House staff vaccinations being moved to a later date; the plan for gunboats to patrol UK waters if the UK leaves with EU without a deal; and Google's meltdown. Oven Ready Deal? - youtu.be/FvOJgNyiNng See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 14, 20205 minEp. 110

This Week in Parliament: MPs Approve the Return of Law Breaking Bill, the BBC Transparency Bill & Scotland's Shipping Fees

How Laws Are Passed: https://youtu.be/g5CJNLRqZXs This week in Parliament MPs approve the illegal elements of the Internal Market Act, The BBC Transparency Bill is introduced & Scottish MPs raise the issue of excess shipping fees charged to Scottish communities. Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://tldrnews.co.uk/daily Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Dec 12, 202011 minEp. 183

Dec 11: TIME’s Person of the Year, YouTube Bans, and Indiana Jones

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the newly announced TIME magazine person of the year; the new ban on videos propagating misinformation on the 2020 Presidential Election; and the newly announced Indiana Jones movie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 11, 20205 minEp. 109

December 10: Trump’s Executions, An Exploding Spaceship; and Boxing Day Closures

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we look at the federal executions that have been planned prior to Biden’s move to the White House; an exploding SpaceX spaceship; and the calls for supermarkets to close on Boxing Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 10, 20206 minEp. 108

Dec 09: Purchasing a Presidential Property, an Accidental Anti-Vaxxer, and Hancock’s Tears

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the fundraiser trying to purchase the President Trump's old house; a woman who has accidentally become useful to anti-vaxxers; and Matt Hancock shedding a tear on Good Morning Britain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 09, 20205 minEp. 107

Dec 08: The First Vaccine, The Failure to Purchase Vaccines, and Penny Pasta

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the first woman in the UK to receive the vaccine; the President trying to purchase more vaccines; and ways that restaurants and pubs are trying to get around the Tier 2 alcohol rules. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 08, 20206 minEp. 106

Dec 07: Outrage About Boxing, Confusion Over a New Monolith, and Fears of January Wave

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the confusion over the fourth monolith discovered on a beach in the Isle of Wight; the outrage over the involvement of YouTube in the world of boxing; and the fears some scientists have over a potential third wave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 07, 20205 minEp. 105

This Week in Parliament: Who Gets COVID Vaccines First, Anger Over NHS Fees & Scotlands £180 Million Gift

Is The Vaccine Safe?: https://youtu.be/1l0f0NugUMk This week in Parliament Matt Hancock outlines how COVID vaccines will be distributed in the UK and there's anger over parking fees charged to NHS staff. Also, we discuss Scotland's £180,000,000 gift to NHS staff. Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://tldrnews.co.uk/daily Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 05, 202012 minEp. 181

Dec 04: Masking Up for 100 Days, Thundersnow in Scotland, and the Scotch-Egg Police

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss President-Elect Biden’s plans to increase mask use in 2021; the thundersnow in Scotland last night; and the police regulating the consumption of scotch-eggs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 04, 20205 minEp. 104

Dec 03: Presidential Fury, Artificial Skin, and a Christmas Koala

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss President Trump's fury about the UK approving the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine first; the development of artificial skin that can feel pain; and a koala stuck in a Christmas tree. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 03, 20205 minEp. 103

Dec 01: The Map of the Universe, Community Testing and Police Fines

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the groundbreaking map of the universe that has been developed; the new plans for community testing; and the police fines that have been issued during the second lockdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 01, 20204 minEp. 101

Nov 30: Biden’s Dogs, The PMs MPs; and Some Fake News

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Johnson's struggle to get MPs under control, Biden's foot injury & Australia taking on China over fake news. 100th Episode Live: https://youtu.be/UyZG8mDIKFg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 30, 20206 minEp. 100

This Week in Parliament: Sunak's Spending Plan, Scotland Makes Period Products Free & Tories Anger the Speaker

This week Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his spending plans for a struggling Britain & the Speaker became frustrated with the Government. Meanwhile in the Scottish Parliament MSPs voted unanimously to make period products free, making the country the first in the world to do so. TLDR Store - https://tldrnews.co.uk/store Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://tldrnews.co.uk/daily Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Nov 28, 202010 minEp. 185

Nov 27: Trump’s Table, Alien Artwork, and Closing Businesses

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Trump's bizarre press conference; some (potentially alien) artwork; and the closure of some of Sir. Philip Green's businesses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 27, 20207 minEp. 99

Nov 26: Trump’s Pardon, Turkey’s Imprisonment and Britain’s Rules

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Trump's pardon of Michael Flynn; Turkey's life imprisonment sentences for those involved in the 2016 coup attempt; and the new English coronavirus rules. Sign up to the DB 100 here . Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk...

Nov 26, 20205 minEp. 98

Nov 25: Another UK Lockdown, a UK Earthquake and the Fly and the Explosion

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the Spending Review that was announced to the Commons by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today; the new Chrismas rules (complete with Johnson’s call to Santa); and a story about someone who crashed into Merkel’s gate. 100th Episode Live: https://youtu.be/UyZG8mDIKFg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 25, 20206 minEp. 97

Nov 24: Trump Concedes, the New English Rules and an Update on Harry Dunn

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Trump (kind of) conceding the election; the new coronavirus rules that apply to England; and an update on the Harry Dunn case. Sign up to the DB 100 here . Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video v...

Nov 24, 20205 minEp. 96

Nov 23: The UK-Canadian Trade Deal, The Oxford Vaccine Joins the Race and A Rescued Dog

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the UK-Canada Trade Deal; the news about the Oxford Vaccine and a dog rescued from an alligator. UK-Japan Trade Deal video: https://youtu.be/F_0osJY0I7E Sign up to the DB 100 here . Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/...

Nov 23, 20206 minEp. 95

This Week in Parliament: Should Students Get COVID Refunds, Johnson's 'Disastrous' Devolution Comment & MPs Virtual Debates

This week Johnson addressed his controversial remarks about devolution, MPs debated whether students impacted by COVID should be refunded & changes were made to how MPs can take part in debates virtually. Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://tldrnews.co.uk/daily Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 21, 202012 minEp. 184

Nov 20: The PM and Priti Patel, More Travel Corridors, and a Bizarre Press Conference

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the Prime Minister backing Priti Patel; the increased number of travel corridors; and a bizarre press conference hosted by Rudy Guiliani. Sign up to the DB 100 here . Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch ...

Nov 20, 20205 minEp. 94

Nov 19: Australian War Crimes, ¼ Million US Deaths, and the Oxford Vaccine

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss a report which accuses members of the Australian special forces of war crimes; the US hitting a quarter of a million deaths from COVID; and progress on the Oxford vaccine. Sign up to the DB 100 here . Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, vi...

Nov 19, 20204 minEp. 93

Nov 18: Christmas Rules, Corbyn’s Return and Trump’s Dismissal

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the speculation surrounding the government’s Christmas social distancing rules; the reinstatement of Jeremy Corbyn to the Labour Party; and Trump dismissing an official with whom he disagrees. Sign up to the DB 100 here . Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up ...

Nov 18, 20206 minEp. 92

Nov 17: Trump vs Iran, No More 10k Fines and the Publication of Fake Obituaries

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Trump's plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites; the suspension of £10k fines for lockdown breaches and the publication of fake obituaries on a French radio station. Sign up to the DB 100 here: https://youtu.be/UyZG8mDIKFg Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to...

Nov 17, 20205 minEp. 91

Nov 16: Hancock’s Tricky Interview, An Even More Effective Vaccine and No Contact in No. 10

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the Good Morning Britain interview with Health Secretary Matt Hancock; the news about the efficiency of the Moderna vaccine; and the self-isolation of the Prime Minister. Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To wa...

Nov 16, 20208 minEp. 90

This Week in Parliament: Lords Reject Brexit Proposals, Commons Debates COVID Vaccines & MP's Access

This week the Lords voted to reject the Government's Internal Market Bill, with even Conservative Lords giving impassioned speeches against it. The Commons discussed the testing and distribution of COVID Vaccines as well as the access that MPs should have to debates during the lockdown. EU Vaccine Distribution Plan - https://youtu.be/rUi-bsMuUMU Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://tldrnews.co.uk/daily Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Nov 15, 202012 minEp. 185

Nov 13: Zuckerberg Defends Bannon, A Rush to the Pub and Obama vs Trump

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Facebook refusing to ban Steve Bannon; the rush to the pub prior to lockdown that may have led to an increase in cases; and Obama's new criticisms of the president in his new book. Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/d...

Nov 13, 20205 minEp. 89

Nov 12: The Senior Judge Against Lockdown, A Political Drama and Trump Hiding Bidens’ Mail

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the former Supreme Court judge who has criticised the lockdown rules; the political drama surrounding the promotion of Lee Cain to chief of staff; and the president withholding access from the president-elect to their messages of congratulations. Politics Unpacked Podcast: YouTube - https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnT...

Nov 12, 20205 minEp. 88
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