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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

How France's Budget Could Bring Down its Government

Subscribe to Too Long now, and use code TOODAILY to get a discount off of every order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through French PM Michel Barnier unveiling France’s 2025 strict budget. Also, we discuss why the EU have slammed Hungary’s Viktor Orban; Hurricane Milton sweeping through Florida; and the UK Tory Leadership race whittled down to two. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrn...

Oct 10, 202410 minEp. 753

Are Israel and the US Falling Out?

In today’s episode, we run through Israel has cancelled a visit by its defence minister to the US, Also, we discuss the head of MI5 discussing Russian and Iran espionage; the deadly floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina; & an investigation into Colombia’s President. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms.gle/mahEFmsW1yGTNEYXA Support TLDR on Patreon: http://...

Oct 09, 202410 minEp. 752

Are the EU & China Heading for a Trade War?

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: http://nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why fears are growing of a trade war between the EU and China. Also, we discuss Florida bracing for a category 5 storm; Israel expanding its ground invasion in Lebanon; and opposition protests turn violent in Albania. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://...

Oct 08, 202411 minEp. 751

Why Irish Peacekeepers are in a Standoff with Israel in Lebanon

Subscribe to Too Long now, and use code TOODAILY to get a discount off of every order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Ireland condemning Israel’s demands to withdraw UN Peacekeepers. Also, we discuss Tunisia's President set to win landslide election; municipal elections begin in Brazil; and the UK Prime Minister gets a new chief of staff. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnews...

Oct 07, 202410 minEp. 750

Why North-South Korean Tensions are Getting Worse

Use code TLDRNEWS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/tldrnews Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through tensions rising further between North and South Korea. Also, we discuss the UK agreeing to hand over the Chagos Islands; Israel continuing its invasion of Lebanon; and Poland’s conditions for Ukraine EU accession. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Oct 04, 202410 minEp. 749

Could an Israel-Iran War Destabilise the Global Economy?

Use code TLDRNEWS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/tldrnews Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the global impacts of a possible Iran-Israel war. Also, we discuss UK PM Starmer agreeing to pay back £6000; Melania Trump expressing her support for abortion rights; and two Polish MEPS join Patriots for Europe. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞...

Oct 03, 20249 minEp. 748

Why the Middle East Is Moving Towards All-Out War

Use code TLDRNEWS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/tldrnews Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the Middle East sliding towards an all-out war. Also, we discuss JD Vance and Tim Walz taking part in the only Vice Presidential debate; and Russia claims to have taken the Ukraine city of Vuhledar. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https...

Oct 02, 20248 minEp. 747

Israel Invades Lebanon: What Just Happened?

Subscribe to Too Long now, and use code TOODAILY to get a discount off of every order: https://www.toolong.news Shigeru Ishiba: Who is Japan's New Prime Minister? https://youtu.be/MFog1Hk_9e8 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Israel’s ground invasion of Southern Lebanon. Also, we discuss Hungary’s threat to send migrants to Brussels; Japan’s new PM calls a snap election for this month; & the border between Italy and Switzerland to be redrawn. 💬 Twitt...

Oct 01, 202410 minEp. 746

Why Marine Le Pen Is Facing Criminal Charges

Subscribe to Too Long now, and use code TOODAILY to get a discount off of every order: https://www.toolong.news Austria’s Election Explained: Another Far Right Victory in Europe https://youtu.be/lErPhWatYYU?si=PW6H7MJ5JrP6FCcR Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Marine Le Pen is facing criminal charges. Also, we discuss the death of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah; the far-right victory in Austria; and in the UK, one of Starmer’s MPs resigns. 💬 Twi...

Sep 30, 202410 minEp. 745

Shigeru Ishiba: Who is Japan's New Prime Minister?

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we discuss the dramatic leadership election in Japan resulting in a new Prime Minister. Also, we run through Albania’s EU accession potentially speeding up; Argentina’s poverty rate spikes; and Austria gears up for an election. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok:...

Sep 27, 202410 minEp. 744

The US Proposes a Ceasefire in Lebanon: What Next?

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the US and France calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Also, we discuss Putin considering widening his conditions for using nuclear weapons; a Japan warship sails through the Taiwan strait; & the New York City mayor is indicted. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tl...

Sep 26, 20249 minEp. 743

Why the Czech Government is in Crisis and Opposition is Surging

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why the Czech government is in crisis following elections. Also, we discuss the charges against the alleged Trump shooter; half a million displaced in Lebanon; and the speeches at the UN General Assembly. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https:/...

Sep 25, 20249 minEp. 742

Why Violence Is Breaking Out in France’s Overseas Regions (Again)

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why France have sent riot police to its overseas territory. Also we discuss strikes in Lebanon cause deadliest day for decades; China’s massive stimulus surge; and Zelenskyy’s ‘Victory Plan’ explained. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://ww...

Sep 24, 20249 minEp. 741

Why Albania is Creating the World's Newest Country

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Albania’s plan to create a brand new microstate. Also, we discuss Donald Trump claiming he will not run again if he loses the election; the German SPD holds off the far-right in Brandenburg; and Sri Lanka swears in a new President. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tl...

Sep 23, 202410 minEp. 740

Why the Israel-Lebanon Conflict is Escalating Further

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): ttps://imprintapp.com/tldrsep24 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Israel’s intense strikes against Lebanon. Also, we discuss the accusations against a Trump-backed candidate; the Brandenburg state election; & the first person in Hong Kong sentenced under the national security law. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikT...

Sep 20, 20249 minEp. 739

Did Russia Try to Stage a Coup in Armenia?

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): ttps://imprintapp.com/tldrsep24 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Armenia’s claims of thwarting a Russian coup. Also, we discuss the fallout from Israel’s apparent attack on Lebanon; the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates; and alleged hacks to Donald Trump’s campaign. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Sep 19, 20249 minEp. 738

What the Hell Just Happened in Lebanon?

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): ttps://imprintapp.com/tldrsep24 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the deadly pager explosions in Lebanon. Also, we discuss the elections in India’s Jammu & Kashmir; the UN votes on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian territories; & the New European Commission is unveiled. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞...

Sep 18, 202411 minEp. 737

Why Justin Trudeau's Future Looks Even More in Doubt

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): https://www.imprintapp.com/tldr29 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through new pressures on Trudeau after another by-election loss. Also, we discuss the post from Elon Musk that captured Secret Service attention; Israel to expand its war goals; and the Russian army becomes World’s 2nd largest. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 Ti...

Sep 17, 202410 minEp. 736

Another Trump Assassination Attempt: What Just Happened?

Pick up an 'Every Alliance Explained' Poster and get 30% off for 24hours ONLY with code DAILYPOSTER: https://toolong.news/collections/posters Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through yet another assassination attempt on Trump. Also, we discuss the first Houthi missile to hit central Israel; DRC coup plotters are sentenced to death; and Storm Boris sweeps across central Europe. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldr...

Sep 16, 202410 minEp. 735

Why the US Plans to Withdraw from Iraq

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the US pulling out of Iraq for the second time. Also, we discuss how irregular migration into the European Union has fallen; North Korea offers a rare glimpse into its Nuclear programme; and Boeing workers go on strike. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 ...

Sep 13, 202410 minEp. 734

Why has Venezuela Threatened to Break Ties with Spain?

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Venezuela is contemplating severing diplomatic ties with Spain. Also, we discuss the US potentially lifting Ukraine restrictions; political prisoners released in Belarus; and Israel strikes a school in Gaza. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: ...

Sep 12, 20249 minEp. 733

Why Kamala Harris Beat Donald Trump in the Debate

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ WTF USA: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Kamala Harris gaining momentum after the debate with Trump. Also, we discuss why protesters stormed Mexico’s senate; the ICC’s prosecutor seeks urgent arrest warrants; and why China has condemned Mario Draghi’s report. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Sep 11, 202410 minEp. 732

Why is Germany Reintroducing Border Controls?

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Germany is reintroducing border controls. Also, we discuss Trump escalating his tariff threats; Google being forced to pay a €2.4 billion fine; the war on Colombian oil companies; andIsrael strikes a Gaza safe zone. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 ...

Sep 10, 20249 minEp. 731

Why Iran and Russia are Strengthening Their Alliance

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how Iran & Russia are deepening their military alliance. Also, we discuss why Dick and Liz Cheney have decided to endorse Kamala Harris; Venezuela’s opposition leader flees to Spain; & an attack at the Jordan border. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsu...

Sep 09, 202410 minEp. 730

What Wild Economic Proposals has Trump Suggested?

n today’s episode, we run through what wild suggestions Trump laid out in his economic speech. Also, we discuss Macron’s appointment of the new French Prime Minister; the UN's new report on the war in Sudan; & Russian gas surpasses US gas to the EU. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms.gle/mahEFmsW1yGTNEYXA Support TLDR on Patreon: http://www.patreon....

Sep 06, 202412 minEp. 729

Why Canada's Government Could be About to Fall

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Canada’s Government may be on the brink of collapse. Also, we discuss China pledging to spend billions in Africa; the Russian influence operation in the US; & an inquiry report into the Grenfell disaster is released. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagr...

Sep 05, 202411 minEp. 728

Why has Turkey (a NATO Member) Requested to Join BRICS?

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Turkey has shown interest in joining BRICS. Also, we discuss which ministers have resigned in Ukraine and why; the US announces charges against Hamas leaders; and Nicolas Maduro declares Christmas in October. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://w...

Sep 04, 202411 minEp. 727

Why the UK Suspended Some Arms Export Licences to Israel

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s video, we discuss which arms the UK has banned from being exported to Israel. Also, we run through Kamala Harris’ plan for campaign advertising; Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC warning; and Pope Francis starts his mammoth tour of Asia. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://...

Sep 03, 202411 minEp. 726

Why Israeli Protestors have Launched a Nationwide Shutdown

Sign up to Nebula to watch our brand new series WTF USA, and also get ad-free access to the full Daily Briefing every single day and 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/thedailybriefing Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the nationwide general strikes taking place across Israel. Also, we discuss AfD’s victory in Eastern Germany; Russia’s strikes on Kharkiv; and results from Azerbaijan’s snap elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twi...

Sep 02, 202411 minEp. 725

Why European Stocks Are At Record Highs

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through stocks in Europe soaring amid inflation dropping. Also, we discuss the first F-16 fighter jet to crash in Ukraine; Donald Trump reframing his abortion stance; and if the AfD will score first victory in German state elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnews...

Aug 30, 202410 minEp. 724