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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

Nov 11: The University Evacuation Plan, Potential Fake Fraud and the Harry Dunn Case

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the plan to evacuate students from universities for Christmas; the potentially fake fraud claim; and updates on the case of Harry Dunn. To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit 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 11, 20204 minEp. 87

Nov 10: Making Anti-Vaxxing a Crime, A Meatless McDonalds and the Toll of Lockdown

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the scientific groups pushing to make spreading anti-vaxx myths illegal; the news that McDonalds is introducing a plant-based menu; and the toll that lockdown is having on kids who weren't able to attend school. TLDR Store: https://www.tldrnews.co.uk/store TLDR US: https://www.youtube.com/tldrnewsus To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of thi...

Nov 10, 20206 minEp. 86

Nov 09: A Groundbreaking Vaccine, Prank Calling the President, and Biden’s Victory

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the news about the vaccine; the electoral fraud hotline that has been established; and Biden's victory in the presidential election. TLDR Store: https://www.tldrnews.co.uk/store TLDR US: https://www.youtube.com/tldrnewsus Biden Stealing the Election: https://youtu.be/bmC3HBDkrgk Dead People Voting: https://youtu.be/Rrmggu_fBbo To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To wa...

Nov 09, 20204 minEp. 85

This Week in Parliament: Johnson 'Storms Out' of May's Speech, MPs Debate Second Lockdown & the Rohingya Crisis

This week Parliament debate the Rohingya humanitarian crisis currently playing out in Myanmar and Bangladesh, MPs reluctantly approve England's second lockdown & Johnson's accused of walking out of Theresa' May's Speech. TLDR Store: https://www.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 ....

Nov 07, 202013 minEp. 187

Nov 06: Trump’s Tabulation Tales, The Most Expensive Prison in Britain, and a Security Hotline

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the speech Trump made last night; the fencing in of Manchester students; the Hong Kong security hotline; and a very special TLDR announcement! To watch our video on the fraud claims, click here . To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Nov 06, 20207 minEp. 84

Nov 05: A Ban on Sport, Kanye Concedes, Denmark’s COVID Cull & Furlough in Britain

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss a ban on sport which effects disadvantaged children; Kanye West conceding the 2020 presidential election; Denmark's plan to cull minks; and Rishi Sunak's extension of the furlough scheme. To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Nov 05, 20206 minEp. 83

Nov 04: A Lack of President, Prime Minister’s Questions, and Voting on the Lockdown

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the US election and the fact that neither Biden nor Trump has yet won the presidency; the events that unfolded in this weeks' Prime Ministers' Questions; and the vote in the House of Commons on England's temporary lockdown. Watch our video on the election here . To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily...

Nov 04, 20207 minEp. 82

Nov 03: The US Election is Here, An Attack in Vienna, and Testing Liverpool

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the latest updates in the US Presidential Election; the terrorist attack in Vienna; and the progress that has been made with 'Operation Moonshot'. To watch Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Nov 03, 20205 minEp. 81

Nov 02: Firing Fauci, England’s Lockdown and Two Future Kings Battle COVID

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Trump’s suggestion that he may fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after the election; the upcoming English lockdown; and the two future kings who have battled with COVID. To watch the Politics Unpacked, go to youtube.com/tldrpodcasts To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Nov 02, 20205 minEp. 80

Oct 30: Starmer on ‘Cor-binned’, Early Voting in the US, and a Rule of 6 Loophole

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Starmer's suspension of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn; the early voting figures in the US; and a man who has found a loophole to the rule of six. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit 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....

Oct 30, 20204 minEp. 79

Oct 29: An Attack in Nice, Jeremy Corbyn Kicked Out of the Labour Party & a National Lockdown

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the tragic knife attack that happened in Nice, Jeremy Corbyn (former Labour leader) being kicked out of the party & the potential for a new nationwide lockdown in the UK. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit 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....

Oct 29, 20206 minEp. 78

Oct 28: A Trump Defamation Claim, A Debate About Soy Sauce and Nationalising James Bond

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss a defamation claim from the President; a Twitter feud about Bake Off started by the Department for International Trade; and the idea of nationalising James Bond. Get the MALT t-shirt here . To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit 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....

Oct 28, 20206 minEp. 77

Oct 27: A Supreme Court Appointment, Starmer’s Accident and COVID Immunity

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court; Keir Starmer knocking someone off their bike; and a newly released report that shows that coronavirus immunity may not be as long as we thought. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Oct 27, 20205 minEp. 76

Oct 26: A Stowaway Situation, The Welsh Firebreak and a Map for Free School Meals

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the stowaway situation that was resolved over the weekend; the controversy over the Welsh firebreak; and the map for free school meals. To visit the map of free school meals, visit: allofustogether.uk/ To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Oct 26, 20206 minEp. 75

This Week in Parliament: Lords Reject Brexit Internal Market Bill, MPs on School Meals & Black History in Schools

Yep! After a 2 year hiatus (and endless requests from you guys) This Week in Parliament is back, and hopefully better than ever. In this edition we discuss the House of Lord's rejection of the Internal Market Bill, MPs debate over school meals & a Lords debate over black history in schools. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/S19DQ15RLk4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 24, 20209 minEp. 186

Oct 23: The Presidential Debate, North Korea’s COVID Cloud and Scotland’s Restrictions

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the last of the presidential debates; the new restrictions put in place by North Korea to stop the spread of coronavirus from dust clouds; and the new restrictions put in place in Scotland. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, visit 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....

Oct 23, 20205 minEp. 74

Oct 22: An FBI Investigation, Free School Meals and a New Jobs Scheme

In this epsiode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the FBI investigation into voter registration information, the government's refusal to back free school meals; and a new job's scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. To watch our video on the developments in Manchester, click here To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, click here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Oct 22, 20205 minEp. 73

Oct 21: Prime Minister’s Questions, Trump’s Chinese Taxes and COVID in Prisons

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss what happened in Prime Minister's Questions this week; the revelations about Trump paying taxes in China; and the coronavirus situation in UK prisons. To watch our video on the developments in Manchester, click here To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, click here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Oct 21, 20205 minEp. 72

Oct 20: Lockdown and Young People, Debate Rule Changes and Internet on the Moon

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the effect of lockdown on Young People; the changes to the US presidential debate rules; a 104 year old woman who's walking a marathon for charity; and NASA commissioning Nokia to get 4G on the moon. To donate to Ruth Saunders' campaign, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ruthsaunders104 To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at ...

Oct 20, 20204 minEp. 71

Oct 19: A 2,000 Year Old Cat, North-Korean News and a Manchester Stalemate

In this episode of the Daily Breifing, we discuss a 2,000 year old geoglyph of a cat in Peru; a human-rights watch report, published today, on the conditions in North Korean prisons; and the ongoing stalemate between Machester mayor, Andy Burnham, and the UK government. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Oct 19, 20204 minEp. 70

Oct 16: US Town-Hall Debates, An Update on Brexit and a Chess Crisis

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss last night's US town-halls; today's Brexit news; and the ongoing crisis of cheating in virtual chess. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to 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....

Oct 16, 20204 minEp. 69

Oct 15: London’s Lockdown, A Grant for Government Backing and A Pause on In-Person Teaching

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss London moving up to Tier 2 of coronavirus restrictions; the government demanding backing on social media in return for arts funding; and a proposed mini-student lockdown in time for Christmas. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to 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....

Oct 15, 20205 minEp. 68

Oct 14: A Middle-Finger to COVID, YouTube Restrictions and a Welsh Travel Ban

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the German public campaign that features an elderly woman giving a middle finger to camera; new YouTube restrictions on content relation to COVID-19; and the new rules banning certain people from England from travelling to Wales. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Oct 14, 20203 minEp. 67

Oct 13: Kanye West’s Campaign Advert, Johnson vs Scientific Advisors and a Debate About Pasties

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Kanye West's first campaign advert; the tension between the Prime Minister and the scientific advisors; and the debate about whether pasties count as a 'substantial' meal. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to 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....

Oct 13, 20204 minEp. 66

Oct 12: New Lockdown Rules, a Crass Advert and a North Korean Missile

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the new lockdown rules announced by the Prime Minister today; a government advert that has been branded as 'crass' by a minister; and the new North Korean Missile. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to 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....

Oct 12, 20203 minEp. 65

Oct 09: The Chancellor’s Coronavirus Relief, AR Dog Goggles and University Troubles

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the new economic measures announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, AR Dog Goggles being tested for the US Army; and the troubles university students are currently facing in relation to university. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Oct 09, 20204 minEp. 64

Oct 08: The Vice Presidential Debate, a Zoom Debate and The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss last night's vice-presidential debate; next week's virtual presidential debate; and the newly appointed press secretary for the Prime Minister. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to 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....

Oct 08, 20203 minEp. 63

Oct 07: Scottish Pub Closures, Future English Pub Closures and Drones for Belarus

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the new rules from the Scottish government that close pubs and restaurants in the centre of Scotland, the UK government's proposed traffic light system; and the surveillance drones given to Belarus. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Oct 07, 20203 minEp. 62

Oct 06: A Drive-in Wedding, Trump and the Virus, and the Prime Minister’s Speech

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss an inventive workaround to the social distancing rules for weddings; Trump's attitude towards his own case of coronavirus; and the Prime Ministers' speech at the Conservative Party Conference. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to 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....

Oct 06, 20204 minEp. 61
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