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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 South Korea Reinstated its Impeached PM

In today’s episode, we cover South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, a fresh round of ceasefire talks for Russia and Ukraine, anti-government protests in Turkey, and the ever increasing death toll in Gaza. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV9OfUGiExQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa5rS3obCm4 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex...

Mar 24, 20256 minEp. 856

Israel Launches a New Ground Offensive in Gaza

In today’s episode, we cover Poland-UK defence talks, the EU’s rearmament fund, and a possible snap election in Canada. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: ​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ziS8z5X0kQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqCJnKtPU_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n1aQph1UMo TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to...

Mar 20, 20256 minEp. 855

Why Turkish Police Have Detained Erdogan’s Main Rival

In today’s episode, we cover a crackdown against Turkey’s opposition, a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, the latest valuation of Elon Musk’s X, and stranded astronauts returning to Earth. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/N8_acMCUXX0?si=qzU4xXeXw4mNDP50 https://youtu.be/gtJoTmWSVhc?si=vGLMvbtSSD657dFI Watch the newest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard: https://youtu.be/BQWMOkAutIw TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around ...

Mar 19, 20258 minEp. 854

Why Israel Has Ended the Gaza Ceasefire

In today’s episode, we cover the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, US deportations, the global landmine ban, and US strikes on Yemen. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMmGBvp5dQg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tH9TdzmnhQ TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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...

Mar 18, 20257 minEp. 853

Labour's Row Over Welfare Benefits

In today’s episode, we cover the UK’s benefits system reforms, Syria-Lebanon border clashes, the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, and an upcoming Trump-Putin phone call. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/ayJVNx5qJp4?si=AKavpWkd-G2EzqXj TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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 glob...

Mar 17, 20257 minEp. 852

Has Putin Rejected the US Brokered Ceasefire Deal?

In today’s episode, we cover Putin’s ceasefire conditions, more mass protests in Serbia, a trilateral meeting between China, Russia and Iran, and the North Sea tanker collision. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/D8pOXk9aT88?si=SmnipkIaalrea-9c TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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...

Mar 14, 20257 minEp. 851

Starmer’s Plan to Save Billions from the NHS

In today’s episode, we cover Keir Starmer’s healthcare reform, Russia’s response to the US-proposed Ukraine ceasefire, a looming US government shutdown, a tense G7 summit in Canada, and more. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/RnbbDCoZfl0?si=6Wkwt5FkjajttJku https://youtu.be/hOzqksrPjCg?si=5UgY_4B2KDS4TdLX https://youtu.be/j-JrIREdaNY?si=rjrlbb0Fid_W0GzS TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just t...

Mar 13, 20256 minEp. 850

Portugal’s Government Collapses: What Next?

In today’s episode, we talk about the US’ proposed 30 day ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine, Greenland’s general election results, and why Georgia’s former president has been sentenced to nine years in jail. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/F1Wjl5PnVTY?si=8VWU4BNLy8R_uhOf https://youtu.be/D6IxiwBKla0?si=2-88iXrmNPsMzA_y TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard: https://youtu.be/j-JrIREdaNY TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around...

Mar 12, 20255 minEp. 849

Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal with Kurdish forces

This episode of TLDR's Daily Briefing covers major news stories, including a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, and Tesla's significant stock decline. It also touches on Greenland's parliamentary election and a US judge blocking the deportation of a Palestinian activist.

Mar 11, 20257 minEp. 848

Mark Carney Replaces Justin Trudeau: What Now?

This episode of TLDR's Daily Briefing covers Mark Carney's election as Canada's new Prime Minister and his plans to address trade tensions with the US. It also discusses the banning of a far-right candidate in Romania's presidential election and a social media clash between US and Polish officials over Starlink's role in Ukraine. Finally, the briefing touches on upcoming US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a ceasefire.

Mar 10, 20257 minEp. 847

[TEASER]: TLDR Interviews UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

In today’s episode, we look ahead to next week’s US-Ukraine talks, Trump reins in DOGE, and Canada prepares for a new prime minister. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/0JeiAnjMQIQ?si=V8sEjbdUMCDNTrNv https://youtu.be/hBYSk1YWyJo?si=QWJR5QRlmneWcUEd https://youtu.be/vd7wauuw6tA?si=M-C470ON3tO7XgyA [PREMIERE]: TLDR Interviews UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ctS7m8VYPY&pp=ygUMdGxkciBuZXdzIHVr TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most im...

Mar 07, 20255 minEp. 846

Will Europe Reach an Agreement on Nuclear Sharing?

In today’s episode, we cover Macron’s nuclear sharing proposal, Trump’s decision to scrap tariffs on automakers, a South Korean military exercise gone wrong, and the US’s ultimatum to Hamas. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/7zlbfrMfSFI?si=H_d68xb2wzOwMpJK https://youtu.be/AfNqKeUqNsA?si=pcZcZhfjOm82SQHI https://youtu.be/Jxp5Z8A1EP8?si=zLmR4Xhz4RdBYu6x TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you wha...

Mar 06, 20256 minEp. 845

Why Germany’s Chancellor-to-be is Overhauling the Debt Brake

In today’s episode, we cover Germany’s new economic era, Trump’s latest Greenland comments, Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan, and China’s mammoth parliamentary meeting. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/Jxp5Z8A1EP8?si=AP7UG0ZMcOTuQVHi https://youtu.be/Jno3pGvSLZI?si=ptb00ynzk5KqVDy5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUUpgedY9nE TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain i...

Mar 05, 20257 minEp. 844

Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine

In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s suspension of military aid to Ukraine, the beginning of the US-Mexico-Canada trade war, a brawl in Serbia’s parliament, and Ireland’s peacekeeper plans. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/jIXXnR2meHA https://youtu.be/t5Tdu-w5bIs TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Da...

Mar 04, 20258 minEp. 843

Starmer Hosts Emergency Ukraine Summit: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the last few days of European diplomacy, the Kremlin’s response, Israel’s halting of aid into Gaza, and the Pope’s call for peace. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/GQ-6DOgEzAU TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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. P...

Mar 03, 20258 minEp. 842

What Happened When Trump Met Starmer?

In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s tariffs, foreign interference in the recent German election, and Japan’s falling birth rate. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/eDn1CcjO11k?feature=shared https://youtu.be/bKiB2WYIoSo?feature=shared TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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 n...

Feb 28, 20257 minEp. 841

Kurdish Leader Calls for Militant Group to Disarm

In today’s episode, we cover the call for Kurdish militants to disarm, Austria’s new government, Andrew Tate’s flight to the US, and the Gaza ceasefire. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/eNyauPPcljE https://youtu.be/3mQCzHoe4vw https://youtu.be/KjqVOnuDilg TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Brie...

Feb 27, 20256 minEp. 840

Why Starmer is Increasing Defence Spending

In today’s episode, we cover UK defence spending, the US-Ukraine minerals deal, Chile’s nationwide blackouts, and South Korea’s fertility rate. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/vIevN28jx0w?si=tjCAvBcvl5nG99ft https://youtu.be/rGkIb2iMtaY?si=8BdZLP5rEJd65tGS TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Br...

Feb 26, 20256 minEp. 839

The US votes with Russia at the UN

In today’s episode, we cover Macron and Trump’s meeting, a potential US-Russia mineral deal, and the developing nations’ worsening debt crisis. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/K-yAvfGxQXE?si=zQXZInsDFlhjCMR7 https://youtu.be/EW58VNYyVM8?si=PY9W-DYBoGGDGbHH TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Br...

Feb 25, 20257 minEp. 838

Christian Democrats Win the German Election: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover the morning after Germany’s election, the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron meeting Donald Trump, and Israel deploying tanks in the occupied West Bank. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PrMHoku-G0 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen...

Feb 24, 20256 minEp. 837

Why the EU Is Feeling ‘Positive’ About US Trade Talks

In today’s episode, we cover the US-EU trade talks, Steve Bannon’s apparent Nazi salute, Poland’s rule-of-law battle, and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/fPea3h7obFs?si=nt6S4xWHvbL7b1Br https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_yf_6NVu-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8msjr7CPsc Watch the latest episode of Starmergeddon about the House of Lords reform: https://youtu.be/fPea3h7obFs TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news sto...

Feb 21, 20257 minEp. 836

US Rejects UN Resolution on Russian Aggression

In today’s episode, we cover Hamas returning dead hostages to Israel, China’s London super embassy, and the conviction of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/FBISTeQvay0?si=plG3QmnkvG-HdnoV https://youtu.be/zytIHb98Vbw?si=wi1gqi7PYDuqVDFp https://youtu.be/VFaLfc6TKeI?si=ebCRubRNoTBIDU9U https://youtu.be/ItlRK_feAjA TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t j...

Feb 20, 20257 minEp. 835

Trump Blames Ukraine for War with Russia

In today’s episode, we cover new EU sanctions on Russia, Bolsonaro’s coup plot charge, and an asteroid risk to Earth. TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Watch TLD...

Feb 19, 20256 minEp. 834

US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Begin

In today’s episode, we cover EU leaders’ Ukraine crisis talks, Israeli troops in Lebanon, and the pope’s hospitalisation. TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. 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. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Watch...

Feb 18, 20257 minEp. 833

Why the US Is Falling Out with Europe

Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ In today’s episode, Keir Starmer says the UK is prepared to send peacekeepers to enforce a Ukraine peace deal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Middle East, and Germany’s political leaders focus their fire on the far-right with less than a week to go until the country’s federal election. TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happeni...

Feb 17, 20257 minEp. 832

The Final Episode of the Daily Briefing (in its current form)

In the final episode of the Daily Briefing*, we run through Trump launching reciprocal tariffs. Also, we discuss Zelenskyy’s upcoming meeting with JD Vance; the Russian drone strike that hit Chernobyl; a sweet Valentine’s story; and a very special Daily Briefing thank you. 💬 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:...

Feb 14, 20259 minEp. 831

Why Austria Could be Heading for (Another) Election

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through how and why the coalition talks are collapsing in Austria. Also, we discuss what happened in Trump’s phone call with Putin; another hit to North-South Korea tensions; and Starmer set to build new towns in the UK. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok:...

Feb 13, 202510 minEp. 830

Why the US Dollar Is Slipping

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why the US dollar is slipping from recent highs. Also, we discuss how Europeans’ attitude towards the US has changed post-Trump; the AI summit in France; and Scholz and Merz clash in parliament. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tikto...

Feb 12, 202510 minEp. 829

Why Romania's Political Crisis Is Getting Worse

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Romania’s President has stepped down. Also, we discuss how the Gaza ceasefire is looking more and more fragile; the EU plans to radically overhaul its budget; and Elon Musk puts in a bid for OpenAI. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://w...

Feb 11, 202510 minEp. 828

Why Arab states are Worried About Trump

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing In today’s episode, we run through why Arab states are planning an emergency summit. Also, we discuss new data revealing marriages in China have fallen drastically; Kosovo’s government loses its majority; and Ecuador’s election results. 💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tldrnewsuk 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tldrnewsuk 🎞 TikTok: https://ww...

Feb 10, 202510 minEp. 827
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