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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 Justin Trudeau's Future Looks Even More in Doubt

Sign up to Imprint (with a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual plan): https://www.imprintapp.com/tldr29 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through new pressures on Trudeau after another by-election loss. Also, we discuss the post from Elon Musk that captured Secret Service attention; Israel to expand its war goals; and the Russian army becomes World’s 2nd largest. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 Ti...

Sep 17, 202410 minEp. 736

Another Trump Assassination Attempt: What Just Happened?

Pick up an 'Every Alliance Explained' Poster and get 30% off for 24hours ONLY with code DAILYPOSTER: https://toolong.news/collections/posters Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through yet another assassination attempt on Trump. Also, we discuss the first Houthi missile to hit central Israel; DRC coup plotters are sentenced to death; and Storm Boris sweeps across central Europe. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldr...

Sep 16, 202410 minEp. 735

Why the US Plans to Withdraw from Iraq

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 US pulling out of Iraq for the second time. Also, we discuss how irregular migration into the European Union has fallen; North Korea offers a rare glimpse into its Nuclear programme; and Boeing workers go on strike. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 ...

Sep 13, 202410 minEp. 734

Why has Venezuela Threatened to Break Ties with Spain?

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 Venezuela is contemplating severing diplomatic ties with Spain. Also, we discuss the US potentially lifting Ukraine restrictions; political prisoners released in Belarus; and Israel strikes a school in Gaza. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: ...

Sep 12, 20249 minEp. 733

Why Kamala Harris Beat Donald Trump in the Debate

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/ WTF USA: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Kamala Harris gaining momentum after the debate with Trump. Also, we discuss why protesters stormed Mexico’s senate; the ICC’s prosecutor seeks urgent arrest warrants; and why China has condemned Mario Draghi’s report. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Sep 11, 202410 minEp. 732

Why is Germany Reintroducing Border Controls?

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 is reintroducing border controls. Also, we discuss Trump escalating his tariff threats; Google being forced to pay a €2.4 billion fine; the war on Colombian oil companies; andIsrael strikes a Gaza safe zone. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 ...

Sep 10, 20249 minEp. 731

Why Iran and Russia are Strengthening Their Alliance

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 how Iran & Russia are deepening their military alliance. Also, we discuss why Dick and Liz Cheney have decided to endorse Kamala Harris; Venezuela’s opposition leader flees to Spain; & an attack at the Jordan border. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsu...

Sep 09, 202410 minEp. 730

What Wild Economic Proposals has Trump Suggested?

n today’s episode, we run through what wild suggestions Trump laid out in his economic speech. Also, we discuss Macron’s appointment of the new French Prime Minister; the UN's new report on the war in Sudan; & Russian gas surpasses US gas to the EU. 💬 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.patreon....

Sep 06, 202412 minEp. 729

Why Canada's Government Could be About to Fall

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Canada’s Government may be on the brink of collapse. Also, we discuss China pledging to spend billions in Africa; the Russian influence operation in the US; & an inquiry report into the Grenfell disaster is released. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagr...

Sep 05, 202411 minEp. 728

Why has Turkey (a NATO Member) Requested to Join BRICS?

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Turkey has shown interest in joining BRICS. Also, we discuss which ministers have resigned in Ukraine and why; the US announces charges against Hamas leaders; and Nicolas Maduro declares Christmas in October. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://w...

Sep 04, 202411 minEp. 727

Why the UK Suspended Some Arms Export Licences to Israel

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: https://go.nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s video, we discuss which arms the UK has banned from being exported to Israel. Also, we run through Kamala Harris’ plan for campaign advertising; Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC warning; and Pope Francis starts his mammoth tour of Asia. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://...

Sep 03, 202411 minEp. 726

Why Israeli Protestors have Launched a Nationwide Shutdown

Sign up to Nebula to watch our brand new series WTF USA, and also get 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 nationwide general strikes taking place across Israel. Also, we discuss AfD’s victory in Eastern Germany; Russia’s strikes on Kharkiv; and results from Azerbaijan’s snap elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twi...

Sep 02, 202411 minEp. 725

Why European Stocks Are At Record Highs

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 stocks in Europe soaring amid inflation dropping. Also, we discuss the first F-16 fighter jet to crash in Ukraine; Donald Trump reframing his abortion stance; and if the AfD will score first victory in German state elections. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnews...

Aug 30, 202410 minEp. 724

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/tldrnews...

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.com/tld...

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/tldrnewsuk 📸 ...

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: https:/...

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.tiktok.c...

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://www.ti...

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
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