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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

Trump's Executive Orders: Migration, TikTok, Jan 6, Climate and more

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: http://nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Trump’s first executive orders as sitting US President. Also, we discuss Elon Musk’s controversial gesture at Trump’s inauguration; why violence is continuing in Colombia; and Starmer’s big speech on the Southport attack. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: htt...

Jan 21, 20259 minEp. 813

Trump Inaugurated: What is his Day One Plan?

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: http://nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Donald Trump’s day one plan of being the 47th US President. Also, we discuss how the TikTok ban was reversed in the US; the ceasefire in Gaza has officially begun; and a deadly airstrike in Myanmar. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/t...

Jan 20, 20259 minEp. 812

Gaza Prepares for Ceasefire: 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 the upcoming meeting of Israel’s security cabinet to vote on the ceasefire deal. Also, we discuss the contenders to replace Trudeau; the US sanctioning Sudan’s army chief; and the defence pact between the UK & Poland. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk �...

Jan 17, 20259 minEp. 811

Biden's Farewell Speech 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 video, we run through Biden’s warnings in his farewell speech as sitting President. Also, we discuss a long awaited Gaza ceasefire is announced; why Zelenskyy has visited Poland; & Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket successfully launched into orbit. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnew...

Jan 16, 20259 minEp. 810

Why Biden is Reversing Trump-era Cuba Sanctions

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 decision to remove Cuba from the terrorism black list. Also, we run through how Yoon Suk Yeol has finally been arrested; inflation in the UK dropping; and TikTok users switching to other apps in preparation for the ban. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrne...

Jan 15, 20258 minEp. 809

Will Israel Finally Agree to a Ceasefire Deal?

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 final talks on a ceasefire in Gaza. Also, we discuss whether Elon Musk will buy TikTok; the EU’s investigations into US tech giants; and the DOJ report on Donald Trump’s election interference.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Jan 14, 20258 minEp. 808

Why the US Hit Russian Oil with its Toughest Sanctions Yet

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 imposing the toughest sanctions on Russian oil so far. Also, we discuss Ukraine capturing North Korean soldiers; Maduro is sworn in as president for a 3rd term; and Croatia’s incumbent president is re-elected. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikT...

Jan 13, 20259 minEp. 807

Why the UK is Warming its Relations with China

Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Vote For the World's Most Influential People: https://forms.gle/CJKV6LTEvZHtRpsk7 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is heading to China. Also, we discuss the US House of Representatives attempting to sanction the ICC; 2024 is confirmed the hottest year on record; and Trump agrees to meet with Putin. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - ht...

Jan 10, 20258 minEp. 806

How Lebanon Finally Elected a President

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Lebanon finally appointing a new President. Also, we discuss Musk discussing plans to remove Starmer from office; the deadly California wildfires; and Romania sets a date for election re-run. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTo...

Jan 09, 202510 minEp. 805

Why China's Currency is Falling

Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Vote For the World's Most Influential People: https://forms.gle/CJKV6LTEvZHtRpsk7 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why China’s currency has fallen to a 16-month low. Also, we discuss Trump’s threats for US territorial expansion; whether Germany will relax Syria sanctions; and Meta’s new ‘Trump-friendly’ policy changes. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms...

Jan 08, 20259 minEp. 804

Who Might Replace Trudeau as the Liberal Party Leader?

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through who is in line to replace Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. Also, we discuss North Korea firing a hypersonic missile; why Donald Trump Jr. has visited Greenland; and the death toll rises from the earthquake in Tibet. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instag...

Jan 07, 20258 minEp. 803

Will Austria Form a Government with the Far Right?

Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Vote For the World's Most Influential People: https://forms.gle/CJKV6LTEvZHtRpsk7 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how the coalition talks are collapsing in the Austrian government. Also, we discuss the possibility of Justin Trudeau resigning; why Musk and Farage have fallen out; and Meloni’s trip to meet Donald Trump. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram...

Jan 06, 20259 minEp. 802

How South Korea's President Avoided Arrest

Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Vote For the World's Most Influential People: https://forms.gle/CJKV6LTEvZHtRpsk7 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how the South Korean president is still avoiding arrest. Also, we discuss which European foreign ministers have arrived in Syria; Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza; and Friedrich Merz Pushes for EU-US Trade Deal. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://...

Jan 03, 20258 minEp. 801

Why Ukraine has Finally Stopped Transiting Russian Gas

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In the first Daily Briefing of 2025, we discuss why Europe’s Russian gas era is coming to an end. Also, we run through updates from South Korea; Biden agreeing to send even more aid to Ukraine; and the attack in New Orleans.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 T...

Jan 02, 20259 minEp. 800

Will Trump & Musk Send the US Government into Shutdown?

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how the US Government chaos is continuing. Also, we discuss which western countries are sending diplomats to Syria; why Trump is threatening the EU; Syria closes largest oil refinery; & UK names next US ambassador.   💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http:...

Dec 20, 202410 minEp. 799

China's Nuclear Arsenal is Growing

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through China increasing their nuclear arsenal. Also, we discuss how Brazil’s currency is crashing; the US government facing potential shutdown; new UK inflation figures; & Israel accused of genocide over Gaza’s water supply. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.ins...

Dec 19, 202410 minEp. 798

Why the Ireland-Israel Feud is Getting Worse

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how and why the Israel-Ireland feud is getting more intense. Also, we discuss the new Prime Minister of Mauritius pushing back on the UK Chagos deal; Iran pauses headscarf law; and Russia detains bombing suspect. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.co...

Dec 18, 202410 minEp. 797

Russian Nuclear General Killed in Moscow

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how a top Russian general has been killed in Moscow. Also, we discuss what’s going on with Justin Trudeau’s government; Bashar al-Assad breaks his silence; and Argentina's economy emerges from a severe recession.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instag...

Dec 17, 20249 minEp. 796

Why the UK Just Joined CPTPP

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how the UK has finally joined the CPTPP. Also, we discuss the impeachment of South Korea’s President Yoon Suck Yeol; why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may be in trouble; and Jamaica to ditch the British Monarchy. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.co...

Dec 16, 202410 minEp. 795

Macron Appoints (another) French Prime Minister

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: http://nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through who has been appointed France’s brand new Prime Minister. Also, we discuss Biden’s clemency grant; protests in Georgia continue; the UK economy gets even more bad news; & Tokyo’s plan for a 4-day working week. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www....

Dec 13, 202410 minEp. 794

Why Romania & Bulgaria Finally Joined Schengen

Sign up to Nebula to watch 'What to Follow: USA" and get 40% off an annual subscription with our link: http://nebula.tv/wtf?ref=tldrnewsglobal Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how Bulgaria and Romania have finally joined Schengen. Also, we discuss the status of Syrian prisons since the fall of Assad; Yoon Suk Yeol states he will ‘fight to the end’; and NATO’s defence spending. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram....

Dec 12, 20249 minEp. 793

Syria's New Government: Who Are They & What Do They Want?

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through Syria’s new government, and what exactly their plans are for the country. Also, we discuss pro-EU parties' plans to form a government in Romania; Yoon’s offices raided in South Korea; & Sudan tops IRC annual watchlist. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.in...

Dec 11, 202411 minEp. 792

What's Causing Wall Street's Secret Boom?

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the Wall Street Complex debt increasing in value. Also, we discuss Trump’s interview to NBC; China’s maritime deployment; Netanyahu stands in his criminal trial; and the UnitedHealth Group shooter suspect is arrested. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagr...

Dec 10, 202410 minEp. 791

Why South Korea's President is Banned from Leaving the Country

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Assad’s Regime Collapses: What Next?: https://youtu.be/WKrRsQSULIo?si=uRn-YYSqVpKfLn1H Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through all the updates from South Korea with Yoon Suk Yeol now potentially banned from travel. Also, we discuss the astonishing events taking place in Syria; and Romania’s shocking election results annulled. ...

Dec 09, 20249 minEp. 790

Why Emmanuel Macron is Facing Calls to Resign

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through the possibility that French President Macron will be ousted. Also, we discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s potential suspension; Syrian rebels move into Homs; and Europe’s plan for a joint defence fund. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.co...

Dec 06, 202410 minEp. 789

Will the Lebanon Ceasefire Collapse?

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through whether or not the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire will hold. Also, we discuss UK PM Keir Starmer’s plan for change; if the world is heading for a third nuclear age; and Bitcoin surprasses $100k. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok...

Dec 05, 20249 minEp. 788

Why South Korea's President is Facing Impeachment

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through what on earth happened in South Korea last night. Also, we discuss Trump’s consideration of Ron DeSantis; the upcoming no confidence vote in France; and a historic election in Namibia.  💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok...

Dec 04, 202411 minEp. 787

President Biden Pardons His Son: What Next?

Buy a copy of Too Long or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/daily Learn more about Too Long: https://youtu.be/TtDWFm6OOR0 Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Also, we discuss Russia and Syria airstrikes in Aleppo; the results coming in from Ireland’s general election; and pro-EU protests continue in Georgia. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com...

Dec 02, 202410 minEp. 786

Ireland Votes in the 2024 General Election: 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 election day in Ireland. Also, we discuss the violations in the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal; UK MPs vote on the assisted dying bill; and Putin threatens Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tl...

Nov 29, 202410 minEp. 785

Are Mexico and the US Heading for a Trade War?

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 a possible trade war between Mexico and the US is looming. Also, we discuss whether or not France will refuse to arrest Netanyahu; Trump’s nominees receiving bomb threats; and the US-China prisoner swap. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: http...

Nov 28, 20249 minEp. 784