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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

Will Brazil Ban Twitter/X?

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 possibility of Brazil actually banning X. Also, we discuss Israel’s assault on the West Bank; the FBI releasing findings on the Trump shooter; and Starmer’s visit to Berlin to discuss EU relations. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://ww...

Aug 29, 202410 minEp. 723

Why the US & Canada Have Fallen out with Mexico

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 Mexico has fallen out with the US and Canada. Also, we discuss the Pacific Islands agreeing to a police pact; why Trump is facing a fresh indictment; and an Israeli hostage kidnapped by Hamas returns home. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: ht...

Aug 28, 202410 minEp. 722

Why Violence Is Breaking Out in Pakistan's Separatist Region

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 terror attacks taking place in Pakistan. Also, we discuss Macron rejecting a left-wing government; Russia launches largest airstrike on Ukraine; a Chinese spy plane enters Japan airspace; & Telegram founder arrest. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk ...

Aug 27, 202410 minEp. 721

Is Trump's Kamala Harris Attack Strategy Working?

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 refusing to tone down personal attacks on Harris. Also, we discuss the potential prisoner swap in Kursk; Thailand appointing its youngest ever PM; & student protesters in Bangladesh consider forming their own party.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tl...

Aug 16, 20249 minEp. 720

Is US Diplomacy Failing in the Middle East?

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 threat of regional war looms as Gaza ceasefire talks stall. Also, we discuss the UK allowing Ukraine to use British weapons inside Russia; the currency crisis in Norway; and why Disney is dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrn...

Aug 15, 20248 minEp. 719

Japan's Prime Minister Steps Down: 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 why Japan’s Prime Minister has planned to step down. Also, we discuss Russia’s hypothetical plan to strike inside Europe; how the fight between EU and Musk is ramping up; and UK inflation rises less than expected. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok...

Aug 14, 20249 minEp. 718

What Went Wrong in Musk’s Trump Interview?

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 broadcast interview between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Also, we discuss how Ukraine’s incursion into Russia is continuing; Japan preparing for another earthquake; and new water discovery on Mars. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www...

Aug 13, 202410 minEp. 717

Why Russia Warned Serbia of a Possible Coup

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 possibility of a coup erupting in Serbia. Also, we discuss how the US is preparing for retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah; Mexico denying Ukraine’s request to arrest Putin; & the Perseid meteor shower to light up the skies. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/t...

Aug 12, 20249 minEp. 716

Could Catalan Independence Be Revived?

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 how Carles Puigdemont managed to disappear from Spain. Also, we discuss why Thailand’s Move Forward party has been dissolved; Donald Trump finally agrees to debate Kamala Harris; & LGBTQ+ protests in Bulgaria.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Aug 09, 202410 minEp. 715

How Counter Protests Outnumbered the UK Riots

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 how Britain has been responding to the riots. Also, we discuss updates to Ukrainian troops in Kursk; Barcelona’s hunt for Carles Puigdemont; and why Taylor Swift concerts have been cancelled in Austria.   💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tl...

Aug 08, 20249 minEp. 714

Why Kamala Harris Picked Tim Walz for Vice-President

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 Bangladesh’s Prime Minister is (Finally) Ousted: What Next? https://youtu.be/kiEBcZBSKuc?si=9FaoT9xhZR061Uij Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through who Kamala Harris has chosen as her Vice President. Also, we discuss Russia accusing Ukraine of an attack across the border; the new Hamas l...

Aug 07, 202410 minEp. 713

What the Hell is Going on With Japanese Stocks?

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 how Japan’s stocks have soared after their biggest one-day crash. Also, we discuss the Prime Minister of Bangladesh fleeing the country; why Biden has met with his senior security team; & Google is sued for a search monopoly.  💬 Twitter: h...

Aug 06, 202410 minEp. 712

Why Global Stocks are Tumbling

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 possibility of the US falling into a recession. Also, we discuss why the prime minister of Bangladesh has resigned; riots in the UK continue; and Ukraine receives first ever F-16 fighter jets from the US. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnews...

Aug 05, 20249 minEp. 711

US-Russia Prisoner Swap Explained

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 biggest prisoner swap between Russia & the West since the Cold War. Also, we discuss the Nigeria protests; the peace deal between DRC and Rwanda; and UK junior doctors pay settlement.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.ti...

Aug 02, 20249 minEp. 710

How Will Iran Get its "Revenge"?

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 Iran vowing ‘revenge’ on Israel following the death of senior leaders. Also, we discuss Donald Trump’s tough interview; Russia’s plan for a prisoner swap with the rest; and three 9/11 plotters agree to plead guilty. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikT...

Aug 01, 202410 minEp. 709

Hamas's Political Leader Is Killed in Iran: What Next?

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 killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Also, we discuss why violence is escalating in the north of the UK; protests following Venezuela’s election results; and Belarus pardons German citizen sentenced to death.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://...

Jul 31, 202410 minEp. 708

Why Biden Wants to Reform the Supreme Court

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 Biden’s plan to reform the US Supreme Court. Also, we discuss the protests following the arrest of Israeli military soldiers; the rights violations at EU borders; and the UK government outlines a series of spending cuts. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞...

Jul 30, 202410 minEp. 707

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:/...

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.c...

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 📸 Instagr...

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...

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