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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

Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine

In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s suspension of military aid to Ukraine, the beginning of the US-Mexico-Canada trade war, a brawl in Serbia’s parliament, and Ireland’s peacekeeper plans. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/jIXXnR2meHA https://youtu.be/t5Tdu-w5bIs   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...

Mar 04, 20258 minEp. 843

Starmer Hosts Emergency Ukraine Summit: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the last few days of European diplomacy, the Kremlin’s response, Israel’s halting of aid into Gaza, and the Pope’s call for peace. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/GQ-6DOgEzAU   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 every wee...

Mar 03, 20258 minEp. 842

What Happened When Trump Met Starmer?

In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s tariffs, foreign interference in the recent German election, and Japan’s falling birth rate. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/eDn1CcjO11k?feature=shared https://youtu.be/bKiB2WYIoSo?feature=shared   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 g...

Feb 28, 20257 minEp. 841

Kurdish Leader Calls for Militant Group to Disarm

In today’s episode, we cover the call for Kurdish militants to disarm, Austria’s new government, Andrew Tate’s flight to the US, and the Gaza ceasefire. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/eNyauPPcljE https://youtu.be/3mQCzHoe4vw https://youtu.be/KjqVOnuDilg   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 Dai...

Feb 27, 20256 minEp. 840

Why Starmer is Increasing Defence Spending

In today’s episode, we cover UK defence spending, the US-Ukraine minerals deal, Chile’s nationwide blackouts, and South Korea’s fertility rate. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/vIevN28jx0w?si=tjCAvBcvl5nG99ft https://youtu.be/rGkIb2iMtaY?si=8BdZLP5rEJd65tGS 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 Br...

Feb 26, 20256 minEp. 839

The US votes with Russia at the UN

In today’s episode, we cover Macron and Trump’s meeting, a potential US-Russia mineral deal, and the developing nations’ worsening debt crisis. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/K-yAvfGxQXE?si=zQXZInsDFlhjCMR7   https://youtu.be/EW58VNYyVM8?si=PY9W-DYBoGGDGbHH 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 D...

Feb 25, 20257 minEp. 838

Christian Democrats Win the German Election: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the morning after Germany’s election, the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron meeting Donald Trump, and Israel deploying tanks in the occupied West Bank. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PrMHoku-G0   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....

Feb 24, 20256 minEp. 837

Why the EU Is Feeling ‘Positive’ About US Trade Talks

In today’s episode, we cover the US-EU trade talks, Steve Bannon’s apparent Nazi salute, Poland’s rule-of-law battle, and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/fPea3h7obFs?si=nt6S4xWHvbL7b1Br https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_yf_6NVu-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8msjr7CPsc Watch the latest episode of Starmergeddon about the House of Lords reform: https://youtu.be/fPea3h7obFs TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news sto...

Feb 21, 20257 minEp. 836

US Rejects UN Resolution on Russian Aggression

In today’s episode, we cover Hamas returning dead hostages to Israel, China’s London super embassy, and the conviction of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/FBISTeQvay0?si=plG3QmnkvG-HdnoV https://youtu.be/zytIHb98Vbw?si=wi1gqi7PYDuqVDFp https://youtu.be/VFaLfc6TKeI?si=ebCRubRNoTBIDU9U   https://youtu.be/ItlRK_feAjA   TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. ...

Feb 20, 20257 minEp. 835

Trump Blames Ukraine for War with Russia

In today’s episode, we cover new EU sanctions on Russia, Bolsonaro’s coup plot charge, and an asteroid risk to Earth. 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 every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Watch TLD...

Feb 19, 20256 minEp. 834

US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Begin

In today’s episode, we cover EU leaders’ Ukraine crisis talks, Israeli troops in Lebanon, and the pope’s hospitalisation. 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 every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Watch...

Feb 18, 20257 minEp. 833

Why the US Is Falling Out with Europe

Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ In today’s episode, Keir Starmer says the UK is prepared to send peacekeepers to enforce a Ukraine peace deal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Middle East, and Germany’s political leaders focus their fire on the far-right with less than a week to go until the country’s federal election. 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 happeni...

Feb 17, 20257 minEp. 832

The Final Episode of the Daily Briefing (in its current form)

In the final episode of the Daily Briefing*, we run through Trump launching reciprocal tariffs. Also, we discuss Zelenskyy’s upcoming meeting with JD Vance; the Russian drone strike that hit Chernobyl; a sweet Valentine’s story; and a very special Daily Briefing thank you. 💬 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:...

Feb 14, 20259 minEp. 831

Why Austria Could be Heading for (Another) Election

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how and why the coalition talks are collapsing in Austria. Also, we discuss what happened in Trump’s phone call with Putin; another hit to North-South Korea tensions; and Starmer set to build new towns in the UK. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok:...

Feb 13, 202510 minEp. 830

Why the US Dollar Is Slipping

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why the US dollar is slipping from recent highs. Also, we discuss how Europeans’ attitude towards the US has changed post-Trump; the AI summit in France; and Scholz and Merz clash in parliament.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www...

Feb 12, 202510 minEp. 829

Why Romania's Political Crisis Is Getting Worse

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Romania’s President has stepped down. Also, we discuss how the Gaza ceasefire is looking more and more fragile; the EU plans to radically overhaul its budget; and Elon Musk puts in a bid for OpenAI. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Feb 11, 202510 minEp. 828

Why Arab states are Worried About Trump

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Arab states are planning an emergency summit. Also, we discuss new data revealing marriages in China have fallen drastically; Kosovo’s government loses its majority; and Ecuador’s election results. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://ww...

Feb 10, 202510 minEp. 827

Why Tesla's European Sales are Plummeting

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 this week’s final episode, we run through the fall of Tesla sales in Europe. Also, we discuss Trump sanctioning the ICC; Kosovo prepares for elections; Iran shuts down talks with the US; and a huge announcement from the Daily Briefing Team. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.insta...

Feb 07, 20259 minEp. 826

Why Milei Wants Argentina to Quit the WHO

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 Javier Milei has claimed he wants Argentina to leave the World Health Organization. Also, we run through EU’s potential plans to tariff big US tech companies; the world reacts to Trump’s Gaza plan; and January 2025 hottest on record. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Feb 06, 20259 minEp. 825

Trump's Plan for the US to "Take Over" the Gaza Strip

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 Trump claiming the US will  ‘take over’ the Gaza strip in a press conference with Netanyahu. Also, we discuss Greenland’s plans to hold elections; the mass shooting in Sweden; and the Vice President of the Philippines impeached. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 In...

Feb 05, 202510 minEp. 824

Why Trump & Musk Want to Cut Funding to South Africa

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 discuss why Trump is threatening to cut funding to South Africa. Also, we discuss the US delaying tariffs on Canada and Mexico; France prepares for another no confidence vote; & a former UK soldier is charged for escaping prison. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: htt...

Feb 04, 202510 minEp. 823

Will Trump Extend Tariffs to the UK & EU?

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 this episode, we run through the trade war kicked off by Donald Trump. Also, we discuss why the EU leaders are meeting to discuss defence; Elon Musk lashes out at US AID; and Belgium forms a new government.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTo...

Feb 03, 20259 minEp. 822

5 Years On: Does Britain Regret Brexit?

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your vantage subscription by going to https://ground.news/tldr Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how Britain feels about Brexit five years on. Also, we discuss China’s current construction on a massive military base; Trump blames deadly crash on DEI programs with no evidence; & Myanmar extends state of emergency. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Jan 31, 20259 minEp. 821

Trump's Plan to Send Migrants to Guantanamo Bay Explained

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your vantage subscription by going to https://ground.news/tldr Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through what exactly Trump is planning to do with Guantanamo Bay. Also, we discuss how the CDU broke a taboo with AfD support; why Giorgia Meloni is under investigation; & Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s first dramatic senate confirmation hearing. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Jan 30, 202510 minEp. 820

Why Serbia's Prime Minister Just Resigned

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your vantage subscription by going to https://ground.news/tldr Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Serbia’s prime minister has stepped down. Also, we discuss the blocking of Trump’s freeze of federal grants; how Greenland feels about joining the USA; and Israeli troops to remain in Syria. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.ins...

Jan 29, 20259 minEp. 819

Is China Winning the AI Race?

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your vantage subscription by going to https://ground.news/tldr Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why tech stocks are tumbling following DeepSeek’s AI announcement. Also, we run through Denmark’s massive $2 billion fund for Arctic security; Trump pauses foreign aid; and a new report on Gen Z in the UK. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: htt...

Jan 28, 20259 minEp. 818

Did Trump Win his First Tariff Standoff?

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 the showdown between Colombia and the US over deportations. Also, we discuss the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group taking Goma; Palestinians return to Northern Gaza; and another undersea cable damaged. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/t...

Jan 27, 202510 minEp. 817

Why Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order has been Blocked

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 Trump’s first legal setback with his new administration. Also, we discuss Belarus’s early elections; the ICC chief prosecutor’s Taliban arrest warrant requests; and North Korea to send more troops to Ukraine. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.insta...

Jan 24, 20259 minEp. 816

Why Chaos Erupted in the Irish Parliament

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 the Irish parliament erupted into chaos before appointing the new PM. Also, we discuss the ongoing Israeli raids in the West Bank; Trump urges Putin to end the war in Ukraine; & The Sun pays out ‘substantial damages'. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram:...

Jan 23, 202510 minEp. 815

Why China is Optimistic it Can Avoid a Second Trade War with Trump

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 Trump’s stance on China may have softened. Also, we discuss Ireland’s new, very similar, Government; why the Sahel region is joining forces; and a Libyan warlord is arrested in Italy. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Jan 22, 20259 minEp. 814