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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

Why Both Sides are Claiming Victory in Venezuela's Election

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 how both parties have claimed victory in Venezuela. Also, we run through why Suella Braverman won’t be running in the UK Tory leadership election; tensions escalate between Israel and Lebanon; & Meloni's visit to China. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 ...

Jul 29, 202410 minEp. 706

Will Starmer Block the Assisted Dying Bill?

Use code 'FINALORDERS' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through a proposed bill to legalise assisted dying in the UK. Also, we discuss sabotages to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics; US arrests the head of Sinaloa drug cartel; & VP Kamala Harris meets with Netanyahu. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.t...

Jul 26, 202410 minEp. 705

Why Japan's Population Crisis is Still Getting Worse

Use code 'FINALORDERS' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Japan’s population crisis just keeps getting worse. Also, we discuss Netanyahu’s speech at the US Congress; Olaf Scholz claims he will be seeking a second term; & who will be the next Conservative leader in the UK. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https:/...

Jul 25, 202410 minEp. 704

Why Israel Struck Yemen for the First Time

Use code 'FINALORDERS' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the escalating tensions between Israel and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Also, we discuss why the US Secret Service director resigned; Macron delays naming a new PM; and the world breaks the heat record… again. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tl...

Jul 24, 202410 minEp. 703

How Kamala Harris Secured the Nomination in 36 Hours

Use code 'FINALORDERS' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Biden Drops Out: What Happens Now? https://youtu.be/briCAuLPFSk Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how Kamala Harris secured her nomination in just 36 hours. Also, we discuss China bringing together rival Palestinian factions; if US troops will withdraw from Iraq; and Josep Borrell joins EU Hungary boycott. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: htt...

Jul 23, 202410 minEp. 702

Biden Ends His Presidential Campaign: What Just Happened?

Use code 'FINALORDERS' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the aftermath of Biden dropping out of the race. Also, we discuss the ICJ ruling on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories; the deadly protests in Bangladesh; and a deal between China and the Philippines. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tikto...

Jul 22, 202411 minEp. 701

Why Israel Just Rejected the Two-State Solution

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 Israel explicitly opposing the two-state solution. Also, we discuss the worldwide IT outage; Ursula von der Leyen comfortably winning a second term; and Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 Tik...

Jul 19, 202410 minEp. 700

Why Venezuela's Election Crisis is Getting Worse

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 tensions heating up ahead of Venezuela’s crucial election. Also, we discuss the US dismantling the Gaza Pier project; President Biden tests positive for covid; and Keir Starmer hosts European leaders for the first time in the UK. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldr...

Jul 18, 20249 minEp. 699

Will Meloni Block Von der Leyen's Re-Election?

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 Ursula Von Der Leyen preparing for a knife edge reelection vote. Also, we run through why the Welsh First Minister has resigned; the US senator convicted on 16 counts; and Japan releases the 2024 defence paper. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https...

Jul 17, 202410 minEp. 698

JD Vance: Who is Trump's Pick for Vice-President?

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 Trump’s announcement of his chosen running mate. Also, we discuss why the EU is planning on boycotting Hungary; the North Korean diplomat that defected to the south; and ‘shipwreck’ left-wing infighting in France. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok...

Jul 16, 202411 minEp. 697

Trump Assassination Attempt: What Just Happened?

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 shock and aftermath of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. Also, we discuss the deadliest week in Gaza; the beginning of the Chinese Communist Party’s ‘third plenum’; & Rwanda heads to the polls. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https:...

Jul 15, 202410 minEp. 696

Why the US, Canada & Finland are Teaming Up in the Arctic

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu07241 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the new trilateral agreement between the US, Canada and Finland. Also, we discuss the Israeli military speaking about October 7th; NATO’s plan to aid Ukraine; and William Ruto dismisses his Kenyan government. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: h...

Jul 12, 202410 minEp. 695

Why Biden's Position Looks Even More Precarious

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu07241 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the democrats putting pressure on Biden to drop out. Also, we discuss the Chinese warplanes in Taiwan airspace; Macron finally breaks his post-election silence; & significant progress on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsu...

Jul 11, 202410 minEp. 694

Is China's Deflation Crisis Getting Worse?

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu07241 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why China’s deflation crisis is getting worse. Also, we discuss the 75th annual NATO summit in Washington; why West Africa is risking “​​disintegration”; and Biden firmly states he is staying in the race. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https...

Jul 10, 202410 minEp. 693

How a Reformist Won Iran's Presidential Election

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu07241 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the reformist candidate’s shock presidential win in Iran. Also, we discuss France searching for a way forward following election result; strikes hitting a children’s hospital in Ukraine; and Starmer’s first few days in power in the UK. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram....

Jul 09, 202410 minEp. 692

UK Election: How Labour's Victory Played Out

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Too Long Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtDWFm6OOR0&ab_channel=TLDRNews Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the dramatic results from the UK election. Also, we discuss Israel’s plans to build new homes in the occupied West Bank; Hurricane Beryl battering the Caribbean; and Bolsonaro indicted. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://...

Jul 05, 202411 minEp. 691

Israel Strikes Top Hezbollah Commander: What Next?

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Too Long Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtDWFm6OOR0&ab_channel=TLDRNews Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through one of the top Hezbollah commanders killed in Israeli strikes. Also, we discuss the UK heading to the polls; France heading towards a hung parliament; and Jeff Bezos selling billions in Amazon shares. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Ins...

Jul 04, 20249 minEp. 690

Will Biden Drop Out of the Presidential Race?

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through more and more Democrats becoming concerned over Biden’s candidacy. Also, we discuss French politicians dropping out to block the far-right; Venezuela seeking talks with the US; & Orban’s new EU group. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tld...

Jul 03, 202410 minEp. 689

Did the Supreme Court Just Give Trump Legal Immunity?

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through whether or not Donald Trump is above the law. Also, we discuss Viktor Orban’s visit to Ukraine; the Israeli strikes on Khan Younis; and Erdogan speaks on the recent protests in Turkey. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews 💡 Got a Topic...

Jul 02, 202410 minEp. 688

National Rally Wins the First Round: What Happens Next?

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Marine Le Pen’s victory in the first round of French elections. Also, we discuss Joe Biden vowing to stay in the race; a win for the reformist candidate in Iran; and Luis Arce accused of faking last week’s coup attempt. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www....

Jul 01, 202410 minEp. 687

Who Won the Trump-Biden Debate?

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the aftermath of Trump and Biden’s first debate. Also, we discuss EU leaders formally nominating Ursula von der Leyen for a second term; China expels two ex-defence ministers; & the world prepares for a series of elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: http...

Jun 28, 202410 minEp. 686

Why Bolivia's Military Tried to Overthrow the Government

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 thwarted military coup in Bolivia. Also, we discuss Ruto’s decision to not sign the finance bill in Kenya; North Korea showing off new military technology; and Russia sending glide bombs to Ukraine. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Jun 27, 20249 minEp. 685

Why Protestors Stormed Kenya's Parliament

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we discuss the protests in Kenya following a proposed finance bill. Also, we run through the ICC issuing more Russian arrest warrants; Iran prepares for the presidential election; & Evan Gershkovich’s trial begins in Russia. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok...

Jun 26, 20249 minEp. 684

Why Julian Assange Has Been Released From Jail

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 Julian Assange has been freed from prison. Also, we discuss the multinational force to be deployed to Haiti; Israel’s government threatening collapse; & EU accession talks for Ukraine & Moldova 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https:...

Jun 25, 20249 minEp. 683

Why Russia is Facing Another Security Crisis

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through another terror attack to hit Russia. Also, we discuss Israel's plan to redeploy troops; how Macron’s alliance is struggling with only a week until the election; & death tolls rise amid high temperatures in Saudi Arabia. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://...

Jun 24, 20249 minEp. 682

Why Hezbollah is Threatening Cyprus

Use code 'TLDRDAILY' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Hezbollah is threatening Cyprus. Also, we discuss Mark Rutte’s journey to becoming NATO chief; extreme heat across the world becomes deadly; and the Spanish government shut down the Francisco Franco Foundation. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tikto...

Jun 21, 202410 minEp. 681

Why Putin Signed a Mutual Defence Pact with North Korea

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu1023 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the defence pact signed between North Korea & Russia. Also, we discuss the newest betting scandal rocking the UK election; Louisiana enforcing a Ten Commandments law in classrooms; & the EU cracking down on budget. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsu...

Jun 20, 202410 minEp. 680

Why Israel is Preparing for "All-Out War" in Lebanon

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu1023 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the escalating tensions between Israel & Hezbollah. Also, we discuss Putin’s trip to North Korea; Hungary’s new slogan for EU Council presidency; & Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://...

Jun 19, 202410 minEp. 679

How a Rogue Minister Sparked a Political Crisis in Austria

The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu1023 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why the Austrian government is suing its own minister. Also, we discuss why Ursula von de Lyon is delaying an EU report; more warning shots fired from South Korea; & Mark Rutte is nearing his goal of being next NATO leader. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldr...

Jun 18, 20249 minEp. 678

Why France & Italy are Feuding (again)

The first 500 people to use my link will get one month of Skillshare FREE: https://skl.sh/tldrnewseu1023 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Macron & Meloni have fallen out… again. Also, we discuss South Africa’s new coalition government; Netanyahu disbanding his war cabinet; and NATO to deploy more nuclear weapons. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnew...

Jun 17, 20249 minEp. 677
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