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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

Milei’s Reforms Pass Senate: Will They Actually Fix Argentina?

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 whether or not Milei’s passed reforms will actually fix Argentina. Also, we discuss Biden & Zelenskyy signing a security pact; how Reform UK has passed the tories in polling; & Iran’s reformist presidential candidate. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnews...

Jun 14, 20249 minEp. 676

Why Armenians are Protesting a Peace Deal with Azerbaijan

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 protests as an Armenia/Azerbaijan peace deal nears. Also, we discuss the number of displaced people reaching a new high; Biden sued over immigration crackdown; & the G7 US/Ukraine security pact. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Jun 13, 202410 minEp. 675

How Macron's Snap Election Has Upended France

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 explain the current election turmoil unfolding in France. Also, we discuss why Hunter Biden has been convicted; a new UN report on war crimes in Israel & Gaza; & a new government is finally formed in Haiti. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Jun 12, 202410 minEp. 674

UN Security Council Approves Gaza Ceasefire Plan: What Happens 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 what happens now that the UN Security Council has approved the Gaza ceasefire plan. Also, we discuss Apple’s collaboration with OpenAI; AfD Expels Maximilian Krah; & more tensions between North and South Korea. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTo...

Jun 11, 20249 minEp. 673

Did the Far-Right Actually Surge in the European Election?

Too Long: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the results from the European Parliamentary elections, bringing you the major stories from France, Germany, Hungary, the Nordic countries and more. 💬 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.patr...

Jun 10, 20248 minEp. 672

Can a Left-Wing Alliance Beat the Dutch Far Right?

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 results from the EU election exit polls in The Netherlands. Also, we discuss the EU Commission wanting to kickstart Ukraine accession; South Africa’s potential new government; & Rishi Sunak under fire… again. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Jun 07, 20249 minEp. 671

Why Farage is Making a BIG Comeback in UK Politics

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 fallout from Nigel Farage’s return to UK politics. Also, we discuss if the US will sanction the ICC; Germany vows to toughen up deportation rules; & Nvidia surpass becomes the world's 2nd most valuable company. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Jun 06, 20249 minEp. 670

Will Israel Attack Southern Lebanon?

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 whether or not Israel will invade Lebanon. Also, we discuss Sunak and Starmer’s first live TV debate of the election; the US ban on illegal Mexico-US border crossings; & Slovenia recognises Palestine. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Jun 05, 20249 minEp. 669

Why India's Election Result is Surprisingly Bad News for Modi

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 whether or not Modi will need to rely on allies for a majority. Also, we discuss the new protests by farmers in the EU; former Pakistan PM Imran Khan acquitted; and Nigel Farage announces big return to UK politics. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tl...

Jun 04, 20249 minEp. 668

Why the Gaza Peace Plan Might Collapse Israel's Government

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 confusion behind Biden’s proposed Gaza peace plan. Also, we discuss the first woman to become President in Mexico; what the exit polls are predicting in India; & South Korea responds to North Korea’s trash balloons. 💬 Twitter: https://twitt...

Jun 03, 20249 minEp. 667

What Happens Now Trump Has Been Convicted?

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 what exactly will happen now Trump has been found guilty. Also, we discuss updates to the historic South African election; the US quietly lifts ban to Ukraine weaponry; & Robert Fico is released from hospital. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok...

May 31, 20249 minEp. 666

Why Tensions are Rising Between Israel & Egypt

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 escalating tensions between Israel and Egypt. Also, we discuss the convicted activists in the Hong Kong subversion trial; a lookahead to the EU elections; and what happened during the first day of Donald Trump’s trial. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk ...

May 30, 20249 minEp. 665

How the Netherlands Finally Chose a 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 run through the new Dutch Prime Minister: Dick Schoof. Also, we discuss the Georgian government overturning foreign agents bill veto; North Korea’s spat with China; and South Africa’s most competitive election in 30 years. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: h...

May 29, 202410 minEp. 664

Israel Strikes Rafah: 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 discuss international condemnation after a deadly Israeli strike on Rafah. Also, we run through the UK election campaigns targeting young people; a deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea; & Iran’s nuclear upgrade. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://...

May 28, 20249 minEp. 663

Why Germany's AfD is Losing All its Allies

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’s AfD is losing all its allies. Also, we discuss the UK election campaigns ramping up; China stepping up military drills in Taiwan; and the UN resolution on the Srebrenica genocide. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok...

May 24, 202410 minEp. 662

Why Norway, Ireland & Spain are Recognising Palestine

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 video, we run through which three European countries have recognised Palestine. Also, we discuss Sunak’s sudden announcement of a UK election; Macron visits New Caledonia; and China launches military drills around Taiwan. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.ti...

May 23, 20249 minEp. 661

Will The US Sanction The International Criminal Court?

TLDR News: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnews TLDR News EU: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsEU TLDR News Global: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsGLOBAL TLDR Business: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRbusiness Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through whether or not Netanyahu will face an ICC arrest warrant. Also, we discuss the beginning of the Reichsbürger coup trial; rebel group violence rising in Colombia; & Finland’s new proposed immigration bill. 💬 Twitter...

May 21, 20249 minEp. 660

What Just Happened to Iran's President?

TLDR News: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnews TLDR News EU: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsEU TLDR News Global: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsGLOBAL TLDR Business: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRbusiness Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s video, we discuss the helicopter crash that killed the President of Iran. Also, we run through the attempted coup in the DRC; why former South African President Zuma is barred from running again; & the publication of findings into the UK i...

May 20, 20249 minEp. 659

Why Did a Fight Break Out in Taiwan's Parliament?

Sign up to Brilliant (the first 200 sign ups get 20% off an annual premium subscription): https://brilliant.org/tldrdaily Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why a fight broke out in Taiwan’s Parliament. Also, we discuss Israel responding to the ICJ; Ukraine targets Crimea airbase; an update to Biden’s classified documents; & Sunak to announce new university visa scheme measures. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instag...

May 17, 20249 minEp. 658

Who Tried to Assassinate Slovakia’s Prime Minister?

Sign up to Brilliant (the first 200 sign ups get 20% off an annual premium subscription): https://brilliant.org/tldrdaily Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico. Also, we discuss Keir Starmer’s key Labour policies; riots in New Caledonia become deadly; & Donald Trump prepares for a “rigged election”. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTo...

May 16, 20249 minEp. 657

Will Georgia's Foreign Agent Law Pass?

Sign up to Brilliant (the first 200 sign ups get 20% off an annual premium subscription): https://brilliant.org/tldrdaily Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the protests in Georgia following the proposed foreign agents bill. Also, we discuss the US suggesting a peacekeeping plan for Gaza; Xi and Putin meet to discuss Ukraine; & Rees-Mogg’s interesting suggestion for Sunak. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.co...

May 15, 20249 minEp. 656

Why Israel Is Attacking Northern Gaza (Again)

Sign up to Brilliant (the first 200 sign ups get 20% off an annual premium subscription): https://brilliant.org/tldrdaily Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Israel is attacking Northern Gaza again. Also, we discuss Blinken’s surprise visit to Ukraine; the number of worldwide displaced people reaches record high; & Jeremy Hunt claims UK could be the next Silicon Valley. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.co...

May 14, 20249 minEp. 655

Putin Sacks Shoigu: What Now?

Sign up to Brilliant (the first 200 sign ups get 20% off an annual premium subscription): https://brilliant.org/tldrdaily Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why President Putin replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Also, we discuss the legal threat looming for the EU Commission; AfD’s potential extremist ruling; and results from Catalonia's regional elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk �...

May 13, 20249 minEp. 654

Will Palestine Join the UN?

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 whether or not the UN will recognise Palestine for membership. Also, we discuss the protests in Armenia calling for Pashinyan's resignation; the surprising growth of the UK economy; and devastating floods in Brazil. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/t...

May 10, 202410 minEp. 653

Why North Macedonia's Election Might Setback its EU Accession

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 How Airlines Make Money: The Economics of Business Class: https://youtu.be/dTqEQ8ng4QQ?si=13q9fxhOYGVjTHO0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the success of North Macedonia’s main nationalist party. Also, we discuss Iran reviewing its nuclear policy; Majorie Taylor Greene fails to re...

May 09, 202410 minEp. 652

Why Russia is Holding Nuclear Weapons Drills

Sign up to Nebula to get the 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 discuss why Russia is planning nuclear weapons drills. Also, we run through Xi’s tour of Europe; US suspending bomb shipments to Israel; and how the new constitution in Togo will benefit the long standing President. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸...

May 08, 20249 minEp. 651

Has Israel's Invasion of Rafah Already Begun?

Sign up to Nebula to get the ad-free access to the full Daily Briefing every single day: https://go.nebula.tv/thedailybriefing Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Israel’s invasion of Rafah. Also, we discuss why Trump is getting threatened with jail in court; Russia announcing nuclear missile drills; and Boeing’s first crewed spaceflight delayed yet again. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok...

May 07, 20249 minEp. 650

Why Russia has Moved into a US Military Base

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): https://imprintapp.com/TLDR13 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Russian troops have moved into a US base in Niger. Also, we discuss Turkey suspending trade with Israel; escalating violence in Haiti amid political crisis; and a big Conservative loss in the UK local elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: ht...

May 03, 20249 minEp. 649

Why Italy’s Far-Right Is Collapsing

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): https://imprintapp.com/TLDR2 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Italy's far right might be in trouble. Also, we discuss Moldova’s plans to cut dependence on Russia; Colombia cuts diplomatic relations with Israel; and the new potential SNP leader. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews...

May 02, 20248 minEp. 648

Why UK-UAE Relations are Souring

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): https://imprintapp.com/TLDR1 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why the UK & UAE are falling out. Also, we discuss the MP scandal rocking the India elections; tensions escalate between the UK & Ireland; and violence breaks out at pro-Palestine protests in the US. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www...

May 01, 20248 minEp. 647
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