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Every weekday the TLDR Team breaks down the latest news. From stories, you've seen plastered across Twitter but don't quite understand to the ones that might have slipped under the radar.

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    The End of The Daily Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 58:48


    Unfortunately, this will be the last video posted to TLDR Daily. It has been a project we've put love and care into for half a decade, but the time has come for it to end. Sit back and let Jack and Ben take you through the vivid history of The Daily Briefing, from 2020 to 2025, and then enjoy the rest of the Daily team joining to discuss their favourite moments from the last 5 years.Thank you, everyone. //////////////////////////////TLDR is all about getting you up to date with the news of today, without bias and without filter. We aim to give you the information you need, quickly and simply so that you can make your own decision.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by just a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, following, and backing us on Patreon. Thanks!Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:36


    In today's episode, we cover Canada's recognition of Palestine, Trump's trade deal with South Korea, the Lithuanian prime minister's resignation, the UK government's ‘influencer' strategy, and Australia wiping 20% off all student debt.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-SuG0E6_Jchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrDGvinBTw 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Gabe Kirkham-Joseph, Nadja Lovadinov, Rory Taylor, Ben Blissett and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestinehttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/canada-recognize-palestinian-state-september-intl-latamhttps://news.sky.com/story/canada-says-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state-if-certain-conditions-are-met-13404317https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqyx35d9x2o✍️ Trump's Trade Deal with South Koreahttps://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-us-trade-deal-tariff-b2799404.html ✍️ Lithuania's Prime Minister Resignshttps://www.dw.com/en/lithuanian-pm-gintautas-paluckas-quits-amid-corruption-probe/a-73478237https://www.ft.com/content/f064ed30-64e6-465a-b647-6c8e5564dacahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/lithuanian-premier-paluckas-to-resign-president-says ✍️ Downing Street Influencer Briefinghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/no10-embedding-online-influencers-government-communications-strategyhttps://www.ft.com/content/c3506ced-d0b4-4209-a872-fa5bd4bd5af1✍️ Australia Wipes 20% off Student Debthttps://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/5520-hecs-cash-boost-coming-for-millions-of-australian-students-and-tradies-as-loans-slashed-backdated-015545998.htmlhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/albanese-government-introduces-legislation-cut-student-debt-20-percent See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is YouTube Winning the Media War?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:48


    In today's episode, we cover the UK's shifting media landscape, a mass shooting in New York, a major Pacific earthquake and tsunami, and the end of a homophobic law in St Lucia.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts2yniyyAQw&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpI3-1XW7oohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmHwhhtCI7chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qJ2x3vr0l4 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Rory Taylor and Gabe Kirkham-JosephMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ YouTube Challenging the UK Media Landscapehttps://www.ofcom.org.uk/media-use-and-attitudes/media-habits-adults/tuning-into-youtube-uks-media-habits-revealedhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/30/youtube-tv-destination-children-ofcom-surveyhttps://www.ft.com/content/3d3d2769-ea15-4454-91b2-b43a00cc4fe9 ✍️ Shooting in New York Sparks Concerns About Gun Regulationhttps://apnews.com/article/manhattan-shooting-suspect-e29ddf0c86c85406f48bd9fc0ef73c87✍️ Earthquake and Tsunami Rock the Pacifichttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3r4x9yrrg4thttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzmkjjj03o✍️ St Lucia Strikes Down Colonial Era Homophobic Lawhttps://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/top-caribbean-court-strikes-colonial-era-law-st-124190228See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trump's Visit to Scotland Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 5:51


    In today's episode, we cover Trump's visit to Scotland, Germany and France's reactions to the EU-US trade deal, the US blocking Taiwan's president from a stopover in New York, and the UK's emergency cabinet meeting on Palestine.Watch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):https://youtu.be/273tgA0UdB8?si=iFAH9FN90JAQ2dgm https://youtu.be/AeI4C7StAk8?si=71wZsb3XqWMEMr6F 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett, Georgina Findlay and Gabe Kirkham-JosephMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump in Scotlandhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/28/key-takeaways-donald-trump-keir-starmer-press-q-and-a-turnberry-scotlandhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrkj4nvy22ohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2q5pwzz1yohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8g8w431wyohttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/27/business/trump-scotland-business-cryptohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmw03e9423ohttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/farage-khan-and-lady-starmer-trumps-chaotic-press-conference-h5tzl53x9✍️ Germany & France Criticise EU-US Trade Dealhttps://on.ft.com/3IKezXL ✍️ US Blocks Taiwan's President from Stopover in New Yorkhttps://on.ft.com/3J6Arwk https://www.newsweek.com/taiwan-president-donald-trump-stopover-china-trade-2105405 ✍️ Keir Starmer Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting about Gaza Crisishttps://on.ft.com/473GjQT https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/27/keir-starmer-to-recall-cabinet-for-emergency-meeting-on-gaza-crisisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    France's Recognition of Palestine Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:26


    In today's episode, we cover France's recognition of Palestine, the continued clashes between Thailand & Cambodia, Zelenskyy's move to reverse a controversial anti-corruption bill, and why the US has lifted sanctions on Myanmar junta allies.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HKgwqqzvX0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1z07kVFixY 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ France to Recognise Palestinehttps://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1948462359468802252https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/07/25/macron-decides-to-recognize-state-of-palestine-amid-diplomatic-impasse-and-humanitarian-disaster-in-gaza_6743706_4.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/france-recognize-palestine-state-macron-800ed63143f0653a7f215ad96f7038d3 https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/07/explainer-why-france-recognising-palestinian-statehood-and-who-else-has ✍️ Cambodia-Thailand Conflict Continueshttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-rejects-international-mediation-end-fighting-with-cambodia-2025-07-25/ ✍️ Zelenskyy U-Turns on Anti-Corruption Billhttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250724-zelensky-approves-new-bill-restoring-independence-of-anti-corruption-bodies-after-protests ✍️ US Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Junta Allieshttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-lifts-sanctions-myanmar-junta-allies-after-general-praises-trump-2025-07-25/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Zelenskyy's Anti-Corruption Bill Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 7:36


    In today's episode, we cover anti-corruption backlash in Ukraine, Thailand-Cambodia border clashes, fresh warnings of starvation in Gaza, and Jeremy Corbyn's new partyWatch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/TuErwCZ2Uig https://youtu.be/DXJMdO4Hpms 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Zelenskyy's Anti-Corruption Bill Explainedhttps://kyivindependent.com/editorial-right-now-ukraines-democracy-risks-a-russian-style-backslide/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9w19pl84r8o https://kyivindependent.com/explainer-does-law-on-anti-corruption-infrastructure-have-anything-to-do-with-russian-influence/ https://kyivindependent.com/48-lawmakers-from-various-factions-registering-bill-to-safeguard-independence-of-anti-corruption-bodies/ ✍️ Thailand-Cambodia Border Clasheshttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-cambodia-cna-explains-border-clash-history-5256341https://apnews.com/article/thailand-cambodia-armed-clash-border-5b1e15987fb02132268913e474250c51 ✍️ Media Companies Warn of Gaza Starvation​​https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8j1j7n72ywo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9xkx7vnmxo https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gaza-facing-man-made-mass-starvation-says-whos-tedros-2025-07-23/ ✍️ Corbyn & Sultana Confirm New Partyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdeze706jw8ohttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/24/jeremy-corbyn-and-zarah-sultana-agree-to-launch-leftwing-party See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trump's Battle with the Federal Reserve Continues: What Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 5:11


    In today's episode, we cover Trump's ongoing battle with the Federal Reserve, Venezuela's accusations against El Salvador, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and the UK's sanctions against the enablers of smuggling gangs.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/nGQYm6gM2ks?si=5GUoMJWVvOOAoIyu https://youtu.be/ybGN0_ibQkY?si=uzFL4fPRwXuJasfV 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ US Treasury Secretary Calls for Probe into Federal Reservehttps://on.ft.com/3TTxX6Whttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/21/bessent-fed-powell-trump-inflation-00465434https://www.reuters.com/business/us-treasurys-bessent-calls-review-fed-non-monetary-policy-operations-2025-07-21/ ✍️ Venezuela Accuses El Salvador of Torturing Prisonershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg358vxx4ro ✍️ Russia & Ukraine Set to Hold New Round of Peace Talkshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6gdez1xx6o ✍️ UK Announces Sanctions on Enablers of Smuggling Gangshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/21/corrupt-foreign-border-officials-face-being-banned-from-the-ukhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3lpwx41xo https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/small-boats-immigration-channel-crossings-sanctions-lammy-b2793241.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The US-Venezuela Prisoner Exchange Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 6:29


    In today's episode, we cover the US-Venezuela prisoner exchange, Japan's upper house elections, and Israel's new offensive in central Gaza.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfjZOVWTz5E 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Venezuela-US Prisoner Exchangehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gd4ye41ymohttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/18/politics/venezuela-us-prisoner-swap-trumphttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/18/alien-enemies-act-deportations-venezuela-00464257https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/18/venezuela-frees-10-americans-in-swap-for-deported-migrants-in-el-salvador https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/maduro-govt-negotiates-return-of-252-venezuelans-detained-by-us-in-el-salvador/ ✍️ Japanese PM Vows to Stay on After Election Losshttps://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/57659https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xvn90yr8gohttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/21/japan/politics/analysis-post-election/ ✍️ Israeli Ground Offensive in Central Gazahttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-sends-tanks-into-gazas-deir-al-balah-hostage-families-concerned-2025-07-21/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/troops-said-operating-in-central-gazas-deir-al-balah-for-first-time-since-start-of-war/https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/21/gaza-israel-war-latest-situation-updates-live-news https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-israel-launches-deir-al-balah-ground-offensive/live-73346584 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why the UK Wants to Give 16-Year-Olds the Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 5:38


    In today's episode, we cover the UK's plans to give 16-year-olds the vote, the EU's new Russian sanctions package, the Syria-Israel fallout, and Trump's request to release transcripts related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/YPyhomIU6Mc?si=kjPuJsQZky3mtFbRhttps://youtu.be/DKPQNIkQNLw?si=ky6io96rj53da81GTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ UK Plans to Lower Voting Age to 16https://www.gov.uk/government/news/16-year-olds-to-be-given-right-to-vote-through-seismic-government-election-reforms https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restoring-trust-in-our-democracy-our-strategy-for-modern-and-secure-elections/restoring-trust-in-our-democracy-our-strategy-for-modern-and-secure-elections#ministerial-forewordhttps://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/voting-age-by-country ✍️ EU Agrees New Sanctions on Russiahttps://on.ft.com/46jkhcQ ✍️ Syria Accuses Israel of Seeking ‘Endless Chaos'https://on.ft.com/4kOQUCJ ✍️ Trump Asks US Attorney-General to Release Epstein Testimonyhttps://www.ft.com/content/a6b609b9-001d-4b57-b543-9113f7c655d2https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/17/trump-epstein-grand-jury-testimony-wall-street-journal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why von der Leyen's EU Budget Has Gone Down Poorly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:54


    In today's episode, we cover the backlash against the EU's new budget proposal, UK & Germany's new treaty, Spain becoming the EU's top asylum destination, and the UK's latest employment data.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_sPkkJuGMIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3XwkRnZf3U Watch today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/vFaMkMr4Ok0TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Rory Taylor and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Backlash Against the EU's New Budget Proposalhttps://www.politico.eu/article/berlin-rejects-commissions-eu-budget-proposal/https://www.reuters.com/en/eu-proposes-2-trillion-seven-year-eu-budget-says-budget-commissioner-2025-07-16/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/17/von-der-leyen-calls-for-new-eu-taxes-on-big-firms-in-2tn-budget-proposalhttps://www.ft.com/content/c88eae41-24b7-47a9-bdf5-543770c6c8ebhttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/17/ringfenced-but-reduced-eu-commission-shrinks-agriculture-share-in-record-budget ✍️ UK & Germany Sign Defence & Security Treatyhttps://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/resource/blob/2727404/6c6c44fd4ead73a9dec195afe6aa25f4/deu-gbr-vertrag-en-data.pdfhttps://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-friedrich-merz-war-uk-germany-europe-defense-security-missiles-donald-trump-ukraine/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ckgl4v24pyythttps://on.ft.com/40XmFlK ✍️ Spain Overtakes Germany as top EU Asylum Destinationhttps://on.ft.com/4lBEmzP ✍️ UK Employment Falls for Fifth Consecutive Monthhttps://on.ft.com/4eYjZu4 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/17/the-rise-in-unemployment-shows-the-uk-jobs-market-is-cooling-but-it-is-not-collapsing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Israel Strikes Damascus Amid Fighting in Suwayda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:36


    In today's episode: fighting escalates in southern Syria and Israel strikes Damascus, Trump expands his third-country deportations, major spending cuts threaten the French government, and Turkey's foremost opposition figure is handed a jail sentence.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/mbFE60Z-_VQ https://youtu.be/DyceJ6KSLYw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGR4G4SK3U&t=834s Watch today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/vFaMkMr4Ok0TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Jack KellyWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Israel Strikes Damascushttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/7/16/live-israel-bombs-gaza-syria-as-alarm-grows-over-malnourished-children?update=3840925 https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/15/middleeast/israel-strikes-syria-sectarian-clashes-druze-intl https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250716-fighting-reignites-in-syria-s-druze-city-of-sweida-as-israel-vow-more-strikes https://www.barrons.com/news/death-toll-from-southern-syria-violence-rises-to-248-monitor-c4ea0969 ✍️ Trump Expands Third-Country Deportationshttps://apnews.com/article/deportees-trump-africa-eswatini-migrant-africa-8d10c5a1de7ba50cbea9712b6b5fbfbchttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/16/trump-administration-deports-five-migrants-to-eswatini-in-southern-africahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyze8mvzdgo ✍️ French Budget Cuts Threaten Governmenthttps://www.politico.eu/article/french-pm-francois-bayrou-floats-axing-2-public-holidays-escape-financial-crisis/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2025/07/15/what-s-in-french-pm-bayrou-s-proposed-budget-cuts_6743405_5.htmlhttps://www.france24.com/fr/info-en-continu/20250716-budget-critiqu%C3%A9-de-toutes-parts-bayrou-veut-croire-un-compromis-possible ✍️ Erdogan's Opponent Jailedhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/16/erdogan-rival-ekrem-imamoglu-prison-threatening-istanbul-prosecutorhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ekrem-imamoglu-prison-turkey-erdogan-b2790062.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    How China's Economy Outperformed in Q2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:21


    In today's episode, we cover China's better than expected growth, Netanyahu losing a coalition partner, Albanese's trip to China, and the UK's secret Afghan resettlement scheme.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-MrMUCeovI 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ China's Unexpected Q2 GDP Growthhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/chinas-second-quarter-gdp-growth-slows-to-5point2percent-as-economists-warn-of-mounting-headwinds-ahead.html https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/14/business/china-gdp-q2-economy-intl-hnk ✍️ Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Netanyahu's Coalitionhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-ultra-orthodox-party-leaves-netanyahus-government-due-dispute-over-2025-07-14/https://apnews.com/article/israel-netanyahu-government-gaza-war-elections-e207f3519314012df4c489fe1eaafa33 ✍️ Anthony Albanese Meets Xi Jinpinghttps://theconversation.com/president-xi-jinping-tells-albanese-china-ready-to-push-the-bilateral-relationship-further-261094https://apnews.com/article/australia-prime-minister-albanese-china-xi-beijing-79143ddb0cb896a12c6a4fdbd80dbaf6https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/15/australian-journalists-confronted-china-security-guards-albanese-beijing-trip ✍️ UK's Secret Afghan Relocation Scheme Revealedhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/15/thousands-relocated-data-leak-afghans-who-helped-british-forceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8zy78787ohttps://www.ft.com/content/f6b41172-dcc3-405f-8dd2-a5eb1d024454 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trump Says US Will Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 5:32


    In today's episode: Trump approves Patriot missiles for Ukraine; the EU delays its tariff retaliation; sectarian clashes in Syria; and the world's oldest president seeks reelection.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/BJ_IQTRqh5U https://youtu.be/hTFncjbfGfY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjNKIEV87gI 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Approves Patriot Missiles for Ukrainehttps://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-says-us-will-send-patriot-missiles-ukraine-2025-07-14/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/14/trump-ukraine-weapons-patriot-russia ✍️ EU Delays US Tariff Retaliationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdez5w61g5lohttps://www.ft.com/content/dedd4efb-79e9-46bf-9e98-ebab20da2a0e ✍️ Sectarian Clashes in Southern Syriahttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/least-15-killed-sectarian-clashes-syrias-sweida-witnesses-medics-2025-07-13/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmwp70pwmyohttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/six-syrian-security-personnel-killed-after-deploying-quell-sectarian-clashes-2025-07-14/ ✍️ World's Oldest President Seeks Reelectionhttps://apnews.com/article/cameroon-biya-october-election-health-4ff9eb39fbc50f6292411e67bead45ffhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglpnk0kqko See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The New UK-France Migrant Deal Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 6:05


    In today's episode, we cover the new France-UK migrant deal, how a New Hampshire judge has halted Trump's changes to American birthright citizenship laws, the new deal agreed by Israel and the EU to allow more aid into Gaza, and Trump's latest tariff threat on Canadian goods.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/Zucnp8TRXuU https://youtu.be/VMTrMKW6tQk 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Jack KellyWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ France-UK Migrant Dealhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-france-agree-major-deal-to-crack-down-on-illegal-channel-crossingshttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/11/uk-and-france-launch-pilot-scheme-to-further-deter-channel-crossingshttps://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/briefing-notes/news-comment-ukfrance-pilot-arrangementhttps://www.rescue.org/uk/press-release/irc-reacts-new-uk-france-migration-deal ✍️ Judge Pauses Trump's Birthright Citizenship Orderhttps://apnews.com/article/birthright-citizenship-classaction-lawsuit-055227e3f219fd890c78cd21c89fd5d0 ✍️ EU-Israel Humanitarian Aid Dealhttps://www.politico.eu/article/eu-gaza-aid-israel-palestine-kaja-kallas-war/ https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-palestinians-war-news-07-10-2025-ca29a1cbf0293764de9a8376333643ce ✍️ Trump Restarts Tariff War with Canadahttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg819n954mo https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-puts-35-tariff-canada-eyes-15-20-tariffs-others-2025-07-11/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trump's Brazil Tariff Threat Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 6:27


    In today's episode, we cover Britain and France's new nuclear weapons pact, the EU Commission President who survived a vote of no-confidence, and why the CEO of social platform X, has decided to step down.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/R3ku8fyLXp8 https://youtu.be/NNoZ49N9l-g https://youtu.be/xjWRwD6EKyg 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Versus Brazil https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c784ee81y4zo https://time.com/7301498/trump-brazil-lula-da-silva-us-tariffs-bolsonaro-witch-hunt/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/09/trump-brazil-tariffs-bolsonaro.html ✍️ Britain & France Sign Nuclear Agreementhttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/britain-and-france-signal-possible-coordination-of-nuclear-deterrents-to-defend-europe/3627154 ✍️ Ursula von der Leyen Survives No-Confidence Votehttps://apnews.com/article/eu-ursula-von-der-leyen-confidence-vote-29da2f0b639bcbe2169ee8e963d4de2d ✍️ X CEO Resignshttps://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-chatbot-ai-grok-d745a7e3d0a7339a1159dc6c42475e29https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gy3j9xq6ohttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/699788/xai-updated-grok-to-be-more-politically-incorrect See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Were US Strikes on Iran Successful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 6:34


    Daily Briefing will be taking a break until the 9th July, so this is the last episode until then. We'll see you when we get back! In today's episode: The impact of US strikes on Iran, Budapest Pride plans to go ahead despite a government ban, Tuvaluans apply en masse for Australia's new climate visa, and Thailand re-criminalises cannabis.Watch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):https://youtu.be/wKScN1bo2pY Watch the latest episode of World Leader Leaderboard:https://youtu.be/uGKbjjrhlK0TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Were US Strikes on Iran Successful?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy7nx2180xdt https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/26/hegseth-iran-press-briefing-intel-leak-00425780 ✍️ The Battle Over Budapest Pridehttps://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-orban-warns-legal-consequences-over-banned-budapest-pride-march-2025-06-27/https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-vs-von-der-leyen-budapest-pride-europe-culture-war/https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2025/0627/1520536-budapest-pride-hungary/ ✍️ Australia Opens Climate Change Visahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-27/tuvalu-residents-apply-for-australian-climate-change-visa/105466846https://theconversation.com/1-in-3-tuvaluans-is-bidding-for-a-new-climate-visa-to-australia-heres-why-everyone-may-ultimately-end-up-applying-259990 ✍️ Thailand Re-Criminalises Cannabishttps://www.itv.com/news/2025-06-24/thailand-to-ban-recreational-cannabis-three-years-after-decriminalisationhttps://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3059036/thailands-cannabis-dreams-go-up-in-smokehttps://apnews.com/article/thailand-cannabis-control-677f843414ac84668c960dadc1ad66ab See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Spain & The US are Falling Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:17


    In today's episode: Spain and the US fall out, deadly protests rock Kenya, EU leaders meet for a crucial summit, and an Israeli minister calls for a total halt on aid to Gaza.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/5hDCyJDHhoM?si=AJPf0RLT8FZU8qkzhttps://youtu.be/QNnMfRB6F4s?si=EIZrGos-HUa-5yL1TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Spain-US Fallouthttps://on.ft.com/4ngLvqxhttps://on.ft.com/4k8Q8Qs ✍️ Kenya Protestshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/25/people-dead-injured-in-kenyan-protestshttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyans-brace-protests-one-year-after-storming-parliament-2025-06-25/https://www.knchr.org/Articles/ArtMID/2432/ArticleID/1229/Statement-on-the-25th-June-2025-Demonstrations ✍️ EU Leaders' Summithttps://www.reuters.com/business/eu-canvass-leaders-summit-resolving-us-tariff-conflict-2025-06-26/https://www.dw.com/en/eu-summit-leaders-to-address-wars-us-tariffs-migration/live-73043764https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/26/european-council-brussels-meeting-ukraine-middle-east-defence-migration-eu-enlargement-europe-latest-updates-news ✍️ Middle East Updatehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyxg272nlyohttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/26/donald-trump-strikes-iran-nuclear-programme-intelligence-israel-latest-updates-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-685d02fd8f08419b377548cf#block-685d02fd8f08419b377548cf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    New York's Stunning Election Results Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 6:32


    In today's episode, we cover progressive Zohran Mamdani's upset victory at the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, the widespread backlash British PM Keir Starmer is facing over his welfare reform bill, and why the EU Parliament may be about to sue the Commission over it's €150bn defence loan programmeWatch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/8V4S2uL2tJI https://youtu.be/uGKbjjrhlK0 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ NYC Democratic Primaryhttps://thehill.com/homenews/5368044-cuomo-lost-democratic-nomination-new-york/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/24/new-york-mayoral-primary-results https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/24/us/elections/results-new-york-city-mayor-primary.html ✍️ NATO Annual Summithttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/25/nato-donald-trump-mark-rutte-europe-latest-live-news https://news.sky.com/story/nato-chief-heaps-praise-on-trump-at-meeting-after-us-president-cast-doubt-on-commitment-to-collective-defence-13388255 ✍️ Starmer's Welfare-Reform Bill Backlashhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/jun/25/starmer-welfare-cuts-bill-vote-labour-revolt-welfare-deputy-pmqs-uk-politics-latest-updates-news https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/welfare-cuts-starmer-labour-pip-benefits-rebellion-b2776623.html ✍️ MEPs Vote to Sue EU Commissionhttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/25/meps-vote-for-parliament-to-sue-commission-over-150bn-defence-loan-programme See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Have The EU & Canada Signed A New Security Pact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 5:10


    In today's episode, we cover Canada and the EU signing a new security pact, the NATO summit in The Hague, Germany's defence spending plans, and the Israel-Iran ceasefire.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/udxtglKVrAc https://youtu.be/sYvckBzeff8TLDR'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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ EU-Canada Sign Security Pacthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-23/eu-and-canada-sign-security-pact-as-carney-pivots-from-us?embedded-checkout=true https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-pact-defense-eu-mark-carney-partnership/ ✍️ NATO Summit Begins in The Haguehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/24/nato-donald-trump-volodymyr-zelenskyy-middle-east-defence-spending-latest-live-news#top-of-blog ✍️ Germany Plans 70% Increase in Defence Spendinghttps://www.ft.com/content/93926820-c7ad-4233-b389-2240ee406239 ✍️ Israel and Iran Accuse Each Other of Violating Ceasefirehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn7ze4vmk2pthttps://www.ft.com/content/f44016f4-25b7-4f3f-9bb2-613e5a6d9e5e See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities: What Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 5:57


    In today's episode, we cover the US striking Iranian Nuclear facilities, the UK government's decision to designate Palestinian Action as a terrorist organisation, and Spain's NATO exemption.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iNMMPNNd8Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtxov8jo7ZQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUllOiNkjCgTLDR'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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blisset and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Strikes Iranhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg86pd63j8ohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg9r4q99g4o✍️ Palestine Action Terrorist Designationwww.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6m24v7910ohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/palestine-action-protest-banned-raf-proscribed-cooper-b2774977.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24nppdx0lohttps://news.sky.com/story/palestine-action-to-be-banned-as-terror-group-home-secretary-says-13387326✍️ Spain's NATO Exemptionhttps://www.politico.eu/article/nato-allies-defense-spending-goal-spain-gdp/https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250622-spain-strikes-deal-with-nato-to-be-exempt-from-5-percent-defence-spending-target See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Assisted Dying Bill (Likely) to Become Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 6:24


    In today's episode, we cover UK MPs approving assisted dying legislation, Europe pushing for diplomacy with Iran, a security breach at the UK's largest air base, and divisions over a new NATO spending targetWatch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7KavbLybKYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lTs4S3PXBUWatch TLDR's latest videos here (Nebula):https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-could-a-secret-nuclear-deal-bring-peace-to-iranhttps://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewseu-why-czechias-government-is-doomedTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Ben Blissett and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Britain Approves Assisted Dyinghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg4ry0pge4kt?page=3https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/20/assisted-dying-terminally-ill-adults-bill-house-of-commons/✍️ Europe Pushes for Diplomacy with Iranhttps://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europeans-try-coax-iran-back-diplomacy-trump-considers-strikes-2025-06-20/ https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-iran-war-latest-06-20-2025-7c3307c446da24fb8f8ac038e93b9b85 ✍️ Security Breach at UK's Largest Air Basehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/20/pro-palestine-protesters-deface-two-aircraft-raf-brize-nortonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24nppdx0lo ✍️ Upcoming NATO Summithttps://apnews.com/article/nato-defense-spending-budgets-trump-summit-2be81058f43461cb431747d2b964a8f0https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/19/spains-pm-pedro-sanchez-rejects-natos-5-of-gdp-spending-plan-as-unreasonable See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Thailand's Government is in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 6:44


    In today's episode, we cover the latest updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, why the conflict between the DRC and Rwanda may be coming to the end, and tensions in the Pacific regarding China's relations with small island nations. Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLd1fBBhEEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCc2fMMWf5s 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Thailand's Political Crisis Explainedhttps://www.coffeeparliament.com/p/prime-ministers-call-with-hun-senhttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/paetongtarn-shinawatra-thailands-prime-minister-under-siege-2025-06-19/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70rwjl99rzohttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/world/asia/paetongtarn-coalition-resign-cambodia.html ✍️ Iran-Israel Updatehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/18/israeli-forces-kill-injure-palestinians-food-trucks-gaza-officials https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/israel-attacks-irans-arak-nuclear-reactor-as-iran-strikes-israeli-hospital https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8r8rj87vo ✍️ DRC & Rwanda to Sign Draft Peace Agreementhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-draft-peace-agreement ✍️ New Zealand Pauses Aid to Cook Islandshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/19/new-zealand-halts-millions-of-dollars-in-aid-to-cook-islands-over-deals-struck-with-china See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why the UK is Changing its Abortion Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:23


    In today's episode, we cover Iran's response to Donald Trump's order of ‘complete surrender' amidst Tehran's conflict with Tel Aviv, Cambodia's border dispute with Thailand , and Turkeys' new maritime spatial plan, which has triggered tensions with it's neighbour, Greece.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/Y_Mb1i7xYMk https://youtu.be/BiDy4mswNDY 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Ben Blisset and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Why the UK is Changing its Abortion Lawshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/17/decriminalisation-abortion-vote-mpshttps://www.politico.eu/article/uk-abortion-decriminalization-united-states-donald-trump/https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/mps-to-vote-to-decriminalise-abortion✍️ Khamenei Rejects Trump's Call for ‘Surrender'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx23e4jz2g0t ✍️ Cambodian Rally Against Thailand Border Disputehttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thousands-cambodians-join-government-rally-border-dispute-with-thailand-2025-06-18/ ✍️ Greece-Turkey Maritime Disputehttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/greece-protests-turkeys-maritime-zoning-plan-says-it-lacks-legal-basis-2025-06-17/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Israel-Iran War Continues: How Will the US Respond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 7:09


    In today's episode, we cover how Trump will respond to the Irsael-Iran strikes, the G7 summit is reduced to G6 after Trump's premature departure, and Israeli tank fire kills 51 in Gaza waiting for aid.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/q9m2oa__Z0o?si=qDnqp0rCq4QAyyXT 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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ How Will Trump Respond to the Israel-Iran War?https://on.ft.com/4kERAv7https://on.ft.com/3HKVWSJhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx23e4pzjg3ohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx23e4jz2g0t✍️ Other G7 updateshttps://apnews.com/article/g7-summit-canada-trump-departure-ukraine-6c86a0a8463603c9b1a3e950382af0a2https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-slams-publicity-seeking-macron-amid-early-g7-exit/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8gxp7dvepo ✍️ 51 Gazans Killed by Israeli Tank Firehttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-police-fire-teargas-protesters-after-death-blogger-custody-2025-06-17/https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-gaza-aid-06-17-2025-7af5503ea7d2176674fba26d34f6ef74 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Mass US Protests Erupt Against Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 6:23


    In today's episode, we cover the mass protests against Trump, updates to the Israel-Iran conflict, an apparent political assassination in Minnesota, the UN's drastic aid cuts, and a new spat in the France-Israeli feud.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/MGhTFqsM32o?si=6fJllHEnN_T0cs9g 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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ ‘No Kings' Protests Explainedhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-no-kings-parade-attendance-numbers-b2770462.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70622038yxo ✍️ Iran-Israel Conflict Continueshttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/israel-iran-battle-escalates-will-be-high-agenda-world-leaders-meet-2025-06-16/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/16/israel-iran-conflict-tel-aviv-haifa-missile-strike ✍️ Minnesota Assassination Suspect Detainedhttps://apnews.com/article/minnesota-lawmakers-shot-8ce70a94c9eb90688baaa1a71faef6cchttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/14/us/minnesota-shootings-manhunt-vance-boelter-invs ✍️ UN Drastically Cuts Aid Planshttps://www.dw.com/en/un-cuts-back-aid-plan-amid-brutal-funding-cuts/a-72921804https://www.reuters.com/world/un-cuts-aid-appeal-after-donors-slash-budgets-2025-06-16/ ✍️ France/Israel Feud Over Arms Showhttps://www.politico.eu/article/israel-slams-frances-decision-to-hide-paris-air-show-booth/https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/paris-airshow-opens-under-cloud-india-crash-mideast-conflict-2025-06-15/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What Do We Know About Israel's Attack on Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:28


    In today's episode, we cover Modi's visit to the AirIndia crash site, the Spanish PM's apology over a corruption scandal, and Egypts deportation of dozens of activists part of the ‘Global March to Gaza'Keep an eye out for the upcoming video about Israel's attack on Iran releasing later today over on: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsGLOBALTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Rory TaylorWritten by Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Israel Launches Major Airstrike Attack on Iranhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/13/israel-attacks-iran-latest-news-nuclear-sites-war/ https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/13/alarmed-european-leaders-urge-immediate-de-escalation-between-israel-and-iran https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-tariffs-live-updates-trump-to-set-tariff-rates-in-weeks-as-apple-bypass-us-tariffs-on-china-200619617.html ✍️ Modi Visits Air India Crash Victimshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/12/how-air-india-plane-crash-unfolded ✍️ Pedro Sanchez Apologises for Corruption Scandalhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r1l2x1jgvo ✍️ Egypt Blocks Activists March to Gazahttps://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0612/1518152-gaza-march-egypt/ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/12/middleeast/global-march-gaza-egypt-israel-blockade-intl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Riots Have Erupted in Northern Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 6:05


    In today's episode, we cover riots in Northern Ireland, record human displacement across the world, developments in Los Angeles, and the Pentagon's review of the AUKUS security agreement.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBDshsW7pY4&t=6shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGKzXSvE_4 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Rory TaylorWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Northern Ireland Riotshttps://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/0612/1517997-ballymena-larne-disorder/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdzv79l1emo https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/filipino-families-flee-northern-irish-home-after-night-anti-immigrant-violence-2025-06-11/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7zyv8xgxeohttps://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-ballymena-violence-explainer-a7b816b977959932cb3bea424d417d7f ✍️ Record Human Displacement Across The Worldhttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/wars-now-displace-over-122-million-people-aid-funding-falls-un-says-2025-06-12/ ✍️ Marines in LA Granted Authority to Detain Civilianshttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cities-brace-more-protests-parts-los-angeles-placed-under-curfew-2025-06-11/ ✍️ Pentagon's AUKUS Reviewhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/11/pentagon-review-aukus-security-alliance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why More US Cities Are Preparing for Social Unrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 6:09


    In today's episode, we cover the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, the first Western sanctions on Israeli ministers, the US-China trade truce, and the Polish government's confidence vote.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/TWI6eBOof-o?si=0ufA0C-FYXiXeCh1 https://youtu.be/KBGYMjkukeI?si=vWkLUqHKfKGqtz39TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay andMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Protests Continue in the US https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cities-brace-more-protests-parts-los-angeles-placed-under-curfew-2025-06-11/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/la-protests-live-downtown-la-declared-unlawful-assembly-area-after-third-day-2025-06-09/https://www.ft.com/content/256c4e9b-eb35-48c5-8006-a3106c6cc7dfhttps://youtu.be/6vupQEQzf3E?si=vN0uMBo0JLP4VBws ✍️ Western Sanctions Against Israeli Ministershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xgk1ek19lohttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-ministers-joint-statement-on-measures-targeting-itamar-ben-gvir-and-bezalel-smotrich✍️ US & China Restore Trade Trucehttps://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-china-trade-talks-resume-second-day-2025-06-10/https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/11/business/us-china-trade-deal-analysis https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/10/business/us-china-trade-talks-london-agreement-intl-hnk ✍️ Polish Prime Minister Tusk Faces Confidence Vote https://www.dw.com/en/poland-pm-tusk-faces-confidence-vote-amid-political-turmoil/a-72865397 https://www.ft.com/content/9577c056-bc78-415f-82f5-0e281c078163 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Gaza's Freedom Flotilla Mission Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:24


    In today's episode, we cover the failed ‘Freedom Flotilla' mission to Gaza, Italy's citizenship referendum, Canada's defence spending increase, and Trump's deployment of US Marines to LA.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/qIQyG26zKo0?si=S3nRL0izSU9MhpFKhttps://youtu.be/gaaHvULAmJY?si=88q1cK45KXcy3jDl 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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Gaza's Freedom Flotilla Mission Failshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/10/israel-launches-deportation-of-gaza-bound-madleen-activists https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250610-israel-deports-greta-thunberg-after-intercepting-gaza-bound-aid-boat ✍️ Italy's Citizenship Referendum Failshttps://on.ft.com/3FGzlX1https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crr7vg1zdklo ✍️ Canada Increases Defence Spending to 2% of GDPhttps://on.ft.com/4kKUEFShttps://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/canada-promises-ramp-up-defense-spending-met-nato-target-much-earlier-2025-06-09/ ✍️ Trump Sends US Marines into LAhttps://on.ft.com/4mQVqTvhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyvmz3egr7do See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trump Deploys the National Guard in LA: What Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 6:31


    In today's episode, we cover Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California, Israel's seizure of a Gaza aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, Syria's return to the global financial system, and the shooting of a Colombian presidential candidate.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpBjaefDzZo 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Deploys National Guard in Los Angeleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj93d3r0zz0ohttps://news.sky.com/story/los-angeles-live-national-guard-troops-arrive-on-trumps-orders-to-quell-immigration-protests-13380863https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-aide-calls-los-angeles-anti-ice-protests-an-insurrection-2025-06-07/✍️ Israel Seizes Gaza Aid Shiphttps://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaza-flotilla-greta-thunberg-b64e897fb37ee374e4494381304ff9behttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/freedom-flotilla-coalition-says-alarm-sounded-its-gaza-bound-ship-2025-06-08/ ✍️ Syria Rejoins Global Financial Systemhttps://www.ft.com/content/75a1148f-81d0-4736-b156-888f6cf0db2f ✍️ Colombia Opposition Senator Shothttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dq8yxxy8zohttps://www.ft.com/content/507f7c13-f6c2-4938-b12a-4cd93e335464 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Trump has Doubled his Tariffs on Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 5:27


    In today's episode, we cover Trump doubling US tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, Russia's advances in the Sumy region, and escalating tensions between Israel and Syria.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ewfpahSH64&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDud7OiVUeE 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump doubles steel tariffshttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250604-us-doubles-steel-aluminum-tariffs-as-oecd-ministers-gatherhttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/higher-metals-tariffs-kick-deadline-best-offers-arrives-2025-06-04/https://www.ft.com/content/2c419be3-31dc-4735-9e27-40c0c5b739f6 ✍️ Russian forces advanced towards Sumyhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/03/europe/russia-forces-advance-northern-ukraine-sumy-intl ✍️ Elon Musk calls Trump's budget bill a “disgusting abomination”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j76djzgpvo ✍️ Israel threatens Syria with retaliationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxyr4lvd01o https://www.ft.com/content/8889e095-cea3-4522-802f-35f37e5f4bdc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Geert Wilders has Quit the Dutch Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 6:19


    In today's episode, we cover Geert Wilders pulling out of the Dutch coalition, South Korea's snap presidential election, reports that Israeli soldiers killed Palestinians at Gaza aid sites, and the resignation of Mongolia's prime minister.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxyyU_iTqpU 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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Geert Wilders Pulls out of Governmenthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r1x5yyd5wo ✍️ Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korea Electionhttps://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250603004900315?section=national/politicshttps://apnews.com/article/south-korea-election-da088cf36a61641e23795688df01ee01 ✍️ UN Calls for Investigation into Gaza Aid Killingshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/03/palestinians-killed-israeli-fire-aid-point-gaza-officials-sayhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c753e0p29z0ohttps://www.ft.com/content/080a9cec-fcf7-4404-9e03-5f4b5d8d390c ✍️ Mongolian Prime Minister Resignshttps://www.ft.com/content/dfb6ad95-6c55-4d40-8e25-d5f4955397bchttps://time.com/7290686/mongolia-prime-minister-oyun-erdene-luvsannamsrain-resigns-protests-corruption-son/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Ukraine Destroys 34% of Russia's Bombers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 5:43


    In today's episode, we cover Ukraine's coordinated drone strike on Russia, Poland's presidential election, the US-China trade dispute, and the UK's defence plans.Watch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aK8SNStEV4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVMUFyNdswTLDR'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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Ukraine Strikes Russiahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ld7ppre9vohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-drone-attack-russian-bombers-bridge-collapse-b2761725.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/01/bridge-collapses-onto-train-russia/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/01/ukraine-launches-major-drone-attack-on-russian-bombers-security-official-says✍️ Polish Presidential Election Resultshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/02/poland-presidential-election-live-results-updates-karol-nawrocki-declared-winner?page=with%3Ablock-683d41818f088b2f036ec9e9&filterKeyEvents=false#liveblog-navigation ✍️ China Accuses US of ‘Seriously Violating' Trade Agreementhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/02/china-us-trade-war-truce-donald-trump https://on.ft.com/4kpC4mK ✍️ UK Moving to ‘War-fighting Readiness'https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/jun/02/defence-spending-review-army-navy-air-force-keir-starmer-latest-live-politics-newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz63y1yldq2t https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-expand-submarine-programme-in-response-to-strategic-defence-reviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Has Starmer Been Spooked by Farage?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 5:17


    In today's episode, we cover UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempt to take on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the US-China trade talks, a Russia-Serbia fallout, and what's coming up in global politics next week.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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter TLDR Global: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsGLOBALTLDR EU: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsEUTLDR UK: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsTLDR Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRpodcastsProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Starmer Criticises Faragehttps://www.ft.com/content/bfe4a816-4550-4893-98a2-36c7973c2438✍️ US-China Trade Talks Stallhttps://www.ft.com/content/51e80ce8-2969-4552-8565-aac56453e6a1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje7zex3njwo ✍️ Russia Condemns Serbia for Arms Ending up in Ukrainehttps://on.ft.com/3HxCf0z ✍️ Shangri-La Dialoguehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced2xxpy532o ✍️ South Korean Presidential Electionhttps://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-lee-jae-myung-presidential-candidate-yoon-suk-yeol-b2759778.html https://www.ft.com/content/c85c1f95-bc5b-479c-bd28-fc2de3b71970 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why a Court has Blocked Trump's Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:22


    In today's episode, we cover a US court blocking Trump's tariffs, Musk's exit from the Trump administration, Israel's plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, and the UK's planned civil service cuts.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xicKCeBdss 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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Rory Taylor and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump's Tariff Scheme is Ruled Illegalhttps://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5322889-court-rules-trump-tariffs/https://www.ft.com/content/bd6479b2-b7e5-42c2-ae17-779e57b02637 ✍️ Musk Leaves the Trump Administrationhttps://x.com/elonmusk/status/1927877957852266518 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/29/elon-musk-announces-exit-from-us-government-role-after-breaking-with-trump-on-tax-bill✍️ Israel Announces Creation of New Settlements in West Bankhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1j5954edlno https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/29/israel-new-settlements-occupied-west-bank-palestinian-state✍️ UK Expected to Cut 50,000 Civil Service Jobshttps://on.ft.com/4mHldNSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Musk Criticised Trump's ‘Big Beautiful' Tax Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:43


    In today's episode, we cover Musk's critique of Trump, Zelenskyy's trip to Berlin, chaos at a Gaza aid site, and Erdogan's plans for a new Turkish constitutionWatch TLDR's latest videos here:https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewseu-whats-gone-wrong-for-the-dutch-governmenthttps://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-why-argentina-is-on-the-cusp-of-dollarisationhttps://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsuk-how-the-government-broke-higher-education https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-can-the-eu-win-a-trade-war-against-trump 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Musk Criticises Trump's Signature Tax Billhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20q54vn0evo ​​https://www.ft.com/content/cac27eba-6ed7-4d65-baef-cc043a07aa9d https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrgx4ky1xxo ✍️ Zelenskyy in Berlinhttps://www.politico.eu/article/germany-ukraine-friedrich-merz-war-russia/https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-germany-zelenskyy-merz-35c583e769bfd89eed738125802637adhttps://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-zelenskyy-and-merz-hold-talks-in-berlin/live-72693164 ✍️ Chaos at a Gaza Aid Sitehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gep705527ohttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/world/middleeast/gaza-aid-site-israel.html https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-hostages-aid-05-28-2025-d4fdbe80de0ac3edd24cf17227c0e3c2 ✍️ Erdogan's New Constitution Planhttps://apnews.com/article/turkey-erdogan-new-constitution-legal-expert-156d44cd84104f0be076a3d2287fc501https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/legislation/erdogan-vows-to-free-turkiyes-constitution-from-coup-era-grip See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Merz Condemns Israel's Actions in Gaza: What Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 5:53


    In today's episode, we cover the German Chancellor's rhetorical shift on Israel, the Trump-Putin fallout, charges over a 2023 migrant shipwreck in Greece, and the Liverpool football parade attack.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/WKmTltIpCR4?si=ygrwUDfhLvHkQSK8 https://youtu.be/HxWxGJ2uC3A?si=W4syYAfJ48Ze2Em3https://youtu.be/pZ1ToOVC3Bg?si=3vXjEovEhP9lpVtz 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.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Merz Condemns Israel's Actions in Gazahttps://on.ft.com/4mwOeePhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/german-chancellor-criticises-israels-actions-gaza-2025-05-26/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/germanys-merz-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-can-no-longer-be-justified-as-fight-against-hamas/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/netanyahu-rejects-growing-pressure-uk-071652781.html ✍️ Trump-Putin Fallouthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g2wz74jdzo https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-putin-germany-weapons-missiles-latest-news-b2758187.html ✍️ Greek Coastguards Face Charges Over 2023 Shipwreckhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8yjlzd3pvo ✍️ Liverpool Football Parade Attackhttps://www.ft.com/content/eaad9177-5cf1-46fd-b09b-cdb8cf68a031 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trump Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 5:42


    In today's episode, we cover why foreign students are being banned from enrolling at Harvard, Trump's proposed 50% tariff on EU imports, Netanyahu's response to a joint statement by western leaders earlier this week, and the passing of Trump's huge tax bill in the US. Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/okdCbCDfQ3Y Watch the latest episode of Starmergeddon here: https://youtu.be/PAuPpFu7AO4TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Bans Foreign Students from Harvardhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05768jmm11o https://www.ft.com/content/300e00a7-54e1-4902-a84f-ec9e4117ffc3 ✍️ Trump ‘Recommends' 50% Tariff on EU Importshttps://www.ft.com/content/db77bfd3-b67b-4931-bd5b-386552b350ce ✍️ Netanyahu Accuses France, UK and Canada of ‘Emboldening Hamas'https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/23/netanyahu-accuses-leaders-of-britain-france-and-canada-of-emboldening-hamashttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxy19n4kpyo https://www.thejc.com/news/world/hamas-welcomes-uk-statement-israel-gaza-k92ep54s ✍️ US House of Representatives Passes Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' https://www.ft.com/content/84a07f19-5cab-4ea8-96c4-127f2ccf736d See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why US-South Africa Tensions Are High

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 5:19


    In today's episode, we cover the passing of Trump's ‘big beautiful bill' in the House of Representatives, why a high court temporarily forbade Britain from handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and yesterday's shooting outside of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/lCZ61yAQ0eE?si=IUJA5wbMs5sgBsbw https://youtu.be/c5zQJk4ZR2Uhttps://youtu.be/DsiL8gRvzRE Watch the latest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/b5nuQCtPJKgTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump ‘Ambushes' Ramaphosa in Oval Officehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/22/trump-administration-news-updates-today https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c753rlw4430ohttps://news.sky.com/story/trump-ambushes-south-african-president-by-playing-video-alleging-genocide-in-south-africa-13372206https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/white-south-africans-trumphttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/14/elon-musk-grok-white-genocide ✍️ Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' Passed https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/22/house-vote-trump-tax-bill ✍️ High Court Temporarily Blocks Chagos Island Dealhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/chagos-islands-government-high-court-britain-mauritius-b2755948.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/22/starmer-chagos-deal-can-go-ahead-high-court/ ✍️ Shooting at Israeli Embassy in Washington DChttps://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/israeli-embassy-washington-dc-shooting-05-21-25 https://news.sky.com/story/concerns-israeli-embassy-staff-shooting-could-be-glorified-in-same-way-as-luigi-mangione-13372498 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The UK Suspends Negotiations with Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:33


    In today's episode, we cover if the UK Government has fallen out with Israel, the ongoing absence of humanitarian aid in Gaza, Trump's new ‘Golden Dome' project, and the former PM of the DRC is sentenced to 10 years of forced labour on corruption chargesWatch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/FMb8SBk-jDs https://youtu.be/ejrpZrLawyM Watch the latest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/b5nuQCtPJKgTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Ben Blisset and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ UK Government Suspends Free Trade Talks With Israelhttps://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1924757150024216851/photo/1https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/uk-suspends-trade-talks-with-israel-repellant-extremism✍️ Israel Refuses to Lift Aid Blockadehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/israel-still-blocking-aid-for-gaza-despite-promise-to-lift-siege-says-un ✍️ Trump's ‘Golden Dome' Plan Explainedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy33n484x0o ✍️ DRC Sentences Former PM on Corruption Chargeshttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/former-dr-congo-prime-minister-gets-10-years-for-embezzlement/3574594 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why is Hungary leaving the International Criminal Court?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 6:21


    In today's episode, we cover why Hungary is leaving the ICC, the EU's agreement to lift sanctions on Syria, international calls for Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza, and the new UK/EU sanctions on RussiaSubscribe to TLDR's weekly newletter:https://toolong.news/newsletter 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Jack KellyWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Hungary Votes to Withdraw from ICChttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/20/hungary-approves-bill-to-withdraw-from-international-criminal-court https://kyivindependent.com/hungarys-parliament-passes-bill-on-icc-withdrawal/ ✍️ EU Reaches Deal to Lift Sanctions on Syriahttps://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-to-lift-all-remaining-economic-sanctions-on-syria/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/eu-agrees-to-lift-all-economic-sanctions-on-syria-diplomats ✍️ UK, France and Canada Call on Israel to Halt Its Gaza Military Offensivehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-take-control-gaza-uk-france-canada-threaten-action https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t?post=asset%3Ab70d0108-5512-4622-935d-9898b8d8d3d3#posthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t ✍️ UK and EU Announce New Sanctions on Russiahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/sanctions-russia-uk-europe-putin-trump-callhttps://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-adopts-new-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-says-2025-05-20/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Ukraine Peace Talks Are Stalling (Again)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:35


    In today's episode, we cover the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Trump's claims to be nearing a nuclear deal with Iran, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, and the UK's unexpected economic rebound.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/QoaqF_pQw-Q?si=RQsmyuFsQdL0MZ_phttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcBdVmKMEtQ&ab_channel=TLDRNewsGlobalWatch the latest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tlyMhTVhh4TLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Putin Snubs Ukraine Peace Talkshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74nxrr7mwkthttps://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-proposes-direct-talks-with-ukraine-may-15-2025-05-10/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-zelensky-meeting-trump-turkey-russia-ukraine-war-b2751333.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74nxrr7mwkt✍️ Trump Claims US Getting Close to Nuclear Deal with Iranhttps://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-us-is-getting-very-close-nuclear-deal-with-iran-2025-05-15/ ✍️ Israeli Airstrikes Kill 103 People in Gazahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gewwg1wlvo ✍️ UK Economy Grows by More than Expectedhttps://www.ft.com/content/7ad382d3-8333-4e35-8a83-fedc45bfeda6https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yxwre7d9ko See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Trump is Ending Sanctions on Syria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:33


    In today's episode, we cover the Trump's meeting with Al-Sharaa, European Court of Justice's ruling on the EU Commission, Hungary's 'foreign agents' bill, Cyril Ramaphosa's response to Afrikaners being welcomed by Trump in the US as ‘refugees'.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgR2nxrfKVIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-X1xeNGN-w&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tlyMhTVhh4 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted byWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Meets Al-Sharaahttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-meet-syrian-president-saudi-before-heading-qatar-2025-05-14/https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-ahmed-al-sharaa-mohammid-bil-salman-syria-israel-us-riyadh/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/14/trump-meets-syria-president-after-lifting-us-sanctions ✍️ EU Commission Loses All Counts in Pfizergate Casehttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/14/eu-commission-loses-on-all-counts-in-pfizergate-legal-case?fromBreakingNews=1 ✍️ Orban Introduces ‘Foreign Agents' Billhttps://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-fidesz-party-hungary-russia-democracy-transparency-public-life-civil-society/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/hungary-viktor-orban-ngos-budapest-fidesz-b2750741.html ✍️ Ramaphosa Denounces South African Refugeeshttps://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/south-africas-president-ramaphosa-says-afrikaners-resettling-in-us-are-cowards ✍️ China Criticises US-UK Trade Dealhttps://www.ft.com/content/52f7be1c-e708-4b01-b486-7f189a52c842 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    How the UK is Cutting Foreign Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 6:26


    In today's episode, we cover the UK's foreign aid cuts, Trump's Middle East tour, a famine warning in Gaza, and a UN ruling on Malaysia airlines flight MH17.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l28997eHGSI 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ UK Considering Cuts to Foreign Aidhttps://www.ft.com/content/efbc8739-5bba-419c-a5f5-cc37df567f82✍️ Trump's Middle East Tourhttps://www.reuters.com/world/trump-starts-gulf-visit-seeking-big-economic-deals-2025-05-13/https://news.sky.com/story/trump-says-it-would-be-stupid-not-to-accept-qatari-plane-as-jet-already-in-the-us-13366928https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/trump-qatar-jet-gift-democrats ✍️ Famine Warning in Gazahttps://www.who.int/news/item/12-05-2025-people-in-gaza-starving--sick-and-dying-as-aid-blockade-continueshttps://apnews.com/article/gaza-aid-israel-distribution-plan-un-bdbc73f4ba3bab577d7325b3bd2d7667 ✍️ UN Ruling on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd62v890l5qohttps://www.dw.com/en/un-body-finds-russia-responsible-for-downed-mh17-flight/a-72523668 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why the Kurdish Militant Group PKK is Disbanding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:14


    In today's episode, we cover the Kurdish PKK's announcement, the US and China's 90-day reduction in tariffs, the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza, and the India-Pakistan ceasefire.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/SgtsKNsaI70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ1WTTwfp4M 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Kurdish Workers' Party Disbandshttps://www.ft.com/content/6d6a5912-15f8-4e20-a734-18713755a5c5 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/world/europe/kurdish-pkk-turkey.html ✍️ US & China Reach Deal on Tariffshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cedy09wq25qthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/china-us-agree-pause-trade-war-trump https://www.ft.com/content/92887b83-1b99-4d69-ba70-6bc812e23dbe ✍️ Hamas to Release Last American Hostagehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2q7749dxlohttps://news.sky.com/story/hamas-says-it-will-release-israeli-american-hostage-edan-alexander-as-part-of-ceasefire-negotiations-13366287 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250511-hamas-officials-say-group-held-direct-gaza-ceasefire-talks-with-us ✍️ India & Pakistan to Discuss Agreed Ceasefirehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm26760pj13ohttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/india-pakistan-military-operations-chiefs-hold-talks-by-phone-cnn-news18-says-2025-05-12/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/11/india-and-pakistan-both-claim-victory-after-ceasefire-declared See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Vatican City Elects a New Pope: What Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:05


    In today's episode, we cover the new Pope Leo XIV, North Korea's latest missile test, Bill Gates' plan to spend all his money, and Albania's upcoming election.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/4NreD65H4-Mhttps://youtu.be/C5Km-GEhtvkTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ New Pope Electedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c39xkx38mr0o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn4we7prv4rt https://on.ft.com/4jTnYKehttps://www.nbcnews.com/world/the-vatican/live-blog/conclave-2025-live-updates-rcna205525https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czr8gy68ne8o https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/8/the-world-reacts-to-selection-of-pope-leo-xiv-with-excitement-hope ✍️ North Korea Missile Testhttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-leads-missile-test-stresses-nuclear-force-readiness-2025-05-08/https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-jong-un-ballistic-missiles-rockets-nuclear-strike-drill-7476c912104b9df780bf34092dc8577d ✍️ The Future of Bill Gates' Fortunehttps://www.ft.com/content/bdd9bb89-ac3c-4043-9ca4-bc7efbd41fedhttps://apnews.com/article/bill-gates-foundation-996819a2c13c58f0c7c658a58374f236 ✍️ Albania's Upcoming Electionhttps://www.reuters.com/world/albanias-rama-seeks-fourth-term-election-dominated-by-graft-eu-membership-2025-05-08/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/eye-on-europes-elections/your-primer-on-albanias-parliamentary-election/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Merz Wants to Rebuild the Weimar Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:53


    In today's episode, we cover German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first foreign visits, food running out in Gaza as Israel's siege continues, a US-UK tariff deal, ongoing India-Pakistan hostilities, and VE day.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Get_gLLrLshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZGKW5o18oI 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Ben BlissettWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Merz Visits Warsaw & Parishttps://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-germany-warsaw-paris-weimar-triangle-nato-defense/ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/merz-heads-paris-warsaw-first-trip-german-chancellor-2025-05-07/ ✍️ Gaza World Central Kitchen Suspends Operationshttps://wck.org/news/gaza-update-5-7https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-08-05-2025-c62f170869c08fb96e68f8197ccc50d7 ✍️ UK-US Dealhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15ng4g5g0eo ✍️ India-Pakistan Continued Tensionshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/india-pakistan-kashmir-tensions-airstrike ✍️ VE Dayhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-china-russia-kremlinhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/06/europe/china-russia-xi-putin-victory-day-hnk-intl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    US Agrees to Ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 5:55


    In today's episode, we cover the US-Houthi ceasefire, India's strikes on Pakistan, the UK-EU youth mobility deal, and the election of the new pope.Watch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):Could the EU Join the CPTPP?Is This the Beginning of the End for the Tories?India Strikes Pakistan: What Next?Watch the latest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/5JGd7HVM-KETLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ US-Houthi Ceasefirehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/us-to-halt-bombing-campaign-against-houthis-in-yemen-trump-says https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250506-%F0%9F%94%B4oman-announces-ceasefire-deal-between-yemen-s-houthis-us https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7050j07gedo https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/05/middleeast/israel-gaza-expansion-hnk-intl ✍️ India Strikes Pakistanhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwyneele13qthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/06/pakistan-india-attacks-kashmir-live-updateshttps://www.ft.com/content/c03e03ba-fd94-4538-a32b-246d59ecaf0c ✍️ UK-EU Youth Mobility Dealhttps://www.ft.com/content/d2d9afed-9fb1-4b21-90a4-fbfd5391c528 ✍️ Catholic Conclave Begins in the Vaticanhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/07/cardinals-begin-choosing-new-pope-conclavehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn4we7prv4rt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Germany's New Government Had a Chaotic Start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:53


    In today's episode, we cover Germany's parliamentary shenanigans, Israel's planned escalation in Gaza, and elections in Australia, Romania, and Singapore.Watch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5l7Pr42ByQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBZ6tzyij2c&t=2shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614bPPArzvA 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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:Sources:✍️ German Parliament Chaoshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/friedrich-merz-suffers-shock-defeat-in-german-parliament-vote-for-chancellorhttps://www.ft.com/content/48665ff1-b741-44dc-903e-2f54322a7127✍️ Israel's Plan to Intensify its War in Gazahttps://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-war-plan-reaction-e11aa45f829100c6e9b8afdaa4b2567fhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy04km1zk0o https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1162851 ✍️ Australia Electionhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/04/australia/australia-elections-albanese-dutton-takeaways-intl-hnkhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-04/election-result-labor-victory-positive-future/105247606 ✍️ Romania Electionhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0zl1702egohttps://www.ft.com/content/01a6915c-6edd-4a14-a235-e4299c99a9c7 ✍️ Singapore Electionhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/03/singapore-ruling-party-wins-election-in-landslide https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/asia/singapore-election-pap-workers.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Trump Fired His National Security Advisor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 6:20


    In today's episode, we cover the firing of Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz, the AfD's new classification, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the imminent Australian election.Watch TLDR's latest videos here (YouTube):https://youtu.be/OQF8uCDNqqI?si=zLXxLs0mEjMISGKwWatch the latest episode of Starmergeddon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7Jj_cJQoE&t=1684s&ab_channel=TLDRPodcastsTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Trump Sacks his National Security Advisorhttps://www.ft.com/content/4e92a301-acc8-42ee-a15a-90f02e3620fahttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/01/trump-mike-waltz-national-securityhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-national-security-adviser-waltz-leave-post-source-says-2025-05-01/ ✍️ England Local Election Resultshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2025/england/results https://youtu.be/OQF8uCDNqqI?si=zLXxLs0mEjMISGKw ✍️ Germany's AfD Party Officially Classified as Extremisthttps://www.politico.eu/article/afd-officially-right-wing-extremist-group-germanys-intel-agency-says/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/verfassungsschutz-afd-102.html ✍️ Red Cross Says its Gaza Response is on ‘Verge of Total Collapse'https://www.barrons.com/news/gaza-humanitarian-work-on-verge-of-total-collapse-red-cross-e8802b08 ✍️ Upcoming Australian Electionhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-02/election-paths-to-victory/105226740 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    England Holds Local Elections: What Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 6:19


    In today's episode, we cover England's local elections, Pakistan-India tensions, South Korea's political drama, and the US-Ukraine minerals deal.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/-KVvjsQJfLc?si=ebsnSr3GU8vQ4L3ehttps://youtu.be/3wuJXJQ3zRE?si=nTBWgQrrWq8PrlrB Watch the latest episode of Starmergeddon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7Jj_cJQoE&t=1684s&ab_channel=TLDRPodcastsTLDR'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/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett and Georgina FindlayMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ England Votes in Local Electionshttps://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025✍️ Pakistan Claims India Is Planning Imminent Attackhttps://www.euronews.com/2025/05/01/india-is-planning-imminent-military-strike-pakistan-claimshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgnw9kydgqo ✍️ South Korea's Acting President Resignshttps://www.ft.com/content/ae3bf1d5-8650-4091-8075-05c91a908f36https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/01/south-koreas-acting-president-han-duck-soo-resigns-amid-reports-of-expected-presidential-b ✍️ US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Dealhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ypw7pn9q3ohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-minerals-deal-trump-us-russia-b2742374.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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