The Daily Briefing
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A roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world, from TLDR News. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily
A roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world, from TLDR News. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily
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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/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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_Jc https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Gabe Kirkham-Joseph, Nadja Lovadinov, Rory Taylor, Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/canada-recognize-palestinian-state-september-intl-latam https://news.sky.com/story/canada-says-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state-if-certain-conditions-are-met-13404317 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqyx35d9x2o ✍️ Trump’s Trade Deal with South Korea https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-us-trade-deal-tariff-b2799404.html ✍️ Lithuania’s Prime Minister Resigns https://www.dw.com/en/lithuanian-pm-gintautas-paluckas-quits-amid-corruption-probe/a-73478237 https://www.ft.com/content/f064ed30-64e6-465a-b647-6c8e5564daca https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/lithuanian-premier-paluckas-to-resign-president-says ✍️ Downing Street Influencer Briefing https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/no10-embedding-online-influencers-government-communications-strategy https://www.ft.com/content/c3506ced-d0b4-4209-a872-fa5bd4bd5af1 ✍️ Australia Wipes 20% off Student Debt https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/5520-hecs-cash-boost-coming-for-millions-of-australian-students-and-tradies-as-loans-slashed-backdated-015545998.html https://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.
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=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpI3-1XW7oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmHwhhtCI7c https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Rory Taylor and Gabe Kirkham-Joseph Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ YouTube Challenging the UK Media Landscape https://www.ofcom.org.uk/media-use-and-attitudes/media-habits-adults/tuning-into-youtube-uks-media-habits-revealed https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/30/youtube-tv-destination-children-ofcom-survey https://www.ft.com/content/3d3d2769-ea15-4454-91b2-b43a00cc4fe9 ✍️ Shooting in New York Sparks Concerns About Gun Regulation https://apnews.com/article/manhattan-shooting-suspect-e29ddf0c86c85406f48bd9fc0ef73c87 ✍️ Earthquake and Tsunami Rock the Pacific https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3r4x9yrrg4t https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzmkjjj03o ✍️ St Lucia Strikes Down Colonial Era Homophobic Law https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/top-caribbean-court-strikes-colonial-era-law-st-124190228 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Ben Blissett, Georgina Findlay and Gabe Kirkham-Joseph Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump in Scotland https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/28/key-takeaways-donald-trump-keir-starmer-press-q-and-a-turnberry-scotland https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrkj4nvy22o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2q5pwzz1yo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8g8w431wyo https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/27/business/trump-scotland-business-crypto https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmw03e9423o https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/farage-khan-and-lady-starmer-trumps-chaotic-press-conference-h5tzl53x9 ✍️ Germany & France Criticise EU-US Trade Deal https://on.ft.com/3IKezXL ✍️ US Blocks Taiwan’s President from Stopover in New York https://on.ft.com/3J6Arwk https://www.newsweek.com/taiwan-president-donald-trump-stopover-china-trade-2105405 ✍️ Keir Starmer Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting about Gaza Crisis https://on.ft.com/473GjQT https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/27/keir-starmer-to-recall-cabinet-for-emergency-meeting-on-gaza-crisis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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=-HKgwqqzvX0 https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ France to Recognise Palestine https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1948462359468802252 https://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.html https://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 Continues https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-rejects-international-mediation-end-fighting-with-cambodia-2025-07-25/ ✍️ Zelenskyy U-Turns on Anti-Corruption Bill https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250724-zelensky-approves-new-bill-restoring-independence-of-anti-corruption-bodies-after-protests ✍️ US Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Junta Allies https://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.
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 party Watch 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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Zelenskyy’s Anti-Corruption Bill Explained https://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 Clashes https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-cambodia-cna-explains-border-clash-history-5256341 https://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 Party https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdeze706jw8o https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ US Treasury Secretary Calls for Probe into Federal Reserve https://on.ft.com/3TTxX6W https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/21/bessent-fed-powell-trump-inflation-00465434 https://www.reuters.com/business/us-treasurys-bessent-calls-review-fed-non-monetary-policy-operations-2025-07-21/ ✍️ Venezuela Accuses El Salvador of Torturing Prisoners https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg358vxx4ro ✍️ Russia & Ukraine Set to Hold New Round of Peace Talks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6gdez1xx6o ✍️ UK Announces Sanctions on Enablers of Smuggling Gangs https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/21/corrupt-foreign-border-officials-face-being-banned-from-the-uk https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Venezuela-US Prisoner Exchange https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gd4ye41ymo https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/18/politics/venezuela-us-prisoner-swap-trump https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/18/alien-enemies-act-deportations-venezuela-00464257 https://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 Loss https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/57659 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xvn90yr8go https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/21/japan/politics/analysis-post-election/ ✍️ Israeli Ground Offensive in Central Gaza https://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.
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=kjPuJsQZky3mtFbR https://youtu.be/DKPQNIkQNLw?si=ky6io96rj53da81G TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ UK Plans to Lower Voting Age to 16 https://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-foreword https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/voting-age-by-country ✍️ EU Agrees New Sanctions on Russia https://on.ft.com/46jkhcQ ✍️ Syria Accuses Israel of Seeking ‘Endless Chaos’ https://on.ft.com/4kOQUCJ ✍️ Trump Asks US Attorney-General to Release Epstein Testimony https://www.ft.com/content/a6b609b9-001d-4b57-b543-9113f7c655d2 https://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.
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_sPkkJuGMI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3XwkRnZf3U Watch today’s episode of TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/vFaMkMr4Ok0 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Rory Taylor and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Backlash Against the EU’s New Budget Proposal https://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-proposal https://www.ft.com/content/c88eae41-24b7-47a9-bdf5-543770c6c8eb https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/17/ringfenced-but-reduced-eu-commission-shrinks-agriculture-share-in-record-budget ✍️ UK & Germany Sign Defence & Security Treaty https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/resource/blob/2727404/6c6c44fd4ead73a9dec195afe6aa25f4/deu-gbr-vertrag-en-data.pdf https://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/ckgl4v24pyyt https://on.ft.com/40XmFlK ✍️ Spain Overtakes Germany as top EU Asylum Destination https://on.ft.com/4lBEmzP ✍️ UK Employment Falls for Fifth Consecutive Month https://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.
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/vFaMkMr4Ok0 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Jack Kelly Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Israel Strikes Damascus https://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 Deportations https://apnews.com/article/deportees-trump-africa-eswatini-migrant-africa-8d10c5a1de7ba50cbea9712b6b5fbfbc https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/16/trump-administration-deports-five-migrants-to-eswatini-in-southern-africa https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyze8mvzdgo ✍️ French Budget Cuts Threaten Government https://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.html https://www.france24.com/fr/info-en-continu/20250716-budget-critiqu%C3%A9-de-toutes-parts-bayrou-veut-croire-un-compromis-possible ✍️ Erdogan’s Opponent Jailed https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/16/erdogan-rival-ekrem-imamoglu-prison-threatening-istanbul-prosecutor https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ China’s Unexpected Q2 GDP Growth https://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 Coalition https://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 Jinping https://theconversation.com/president-xi-jinping-tells-albanese-china-ready-to-push-the-bilateral-relationship-further-261094 https://apnews.com/article/australia-prime-minister-albanese-china-xi-beijing-79143ddb0cb896a12c6a4fdbd80dbaf6 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/15/australian-journalists-confronted-china-security-guards-albanese-beijing-trip ✍️ UK’s Secret Afghan Relocation Scheme Revealed https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/15/thousands-relocated-data-leak-afghans-who-helped-british-forces https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8zy78787o https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump Approves Patriot Missiles for Ukraine https://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 Retaliation https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdez5w61g5lo https://www.ft.com/content/dedd4efb-79e9-46bf-9e98-ebab20da2a0e ✍️ Sectarian Clashes in Southern Syria https://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/cgmwp70pwmyo https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/six-syrian-security-personnel-killed-after-deploying-quell-sectarian-clashes-2025-07-14/ ✍️ World’s Oldest President Seeks Reelection https://apnews.com/article/cameroon-biya-october-election-health-4ff9eb39fbc50f6292411e67bead45ff https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Jack Kelly Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ France-UK Migrant Deal https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-france-agree-major-deal-to-crack-down-on-illegal-channel-crossings https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/11/uk-and-france-launch-pilot-scheme-to-further-deter-channel-crossings https://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/briefing-notes/news-comment-ukfrance-pilot-arrangement https://www.rescue.org/uk/press-release/irc-reacts-new-uk-france-migration-deal ✍️ Judge Pauses Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order https://apnews.com/article/birthright-citizenship-classaction-lawsuit-055227e3f219fd890c78cd21c89fd5d0 ✍️ EU-Israel Humanitarian Aid Deal https://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 Canada https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music 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 Agreement https://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 Vote https://apnews.com/article/eu-ursula-von-der-leyen-confidence-vote-29da2f0b639bcbe2169ee8e963d4de2d ✍️ X CEO Resigns https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-chatbot-ai-grok-d745a7e3d0a7339a1159dc6c42475e29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gy3j9xq6o https://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.
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/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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music 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 Pride https://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 Visa https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-27/tuvalu-residents-apply-for-australian-climate-change-visa/105466846 https://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 Cannabis https://www.itv.com/news/2025-06-24/thailand-to-ban-recreational-cannabis-three-years-after-decriminalisation https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3059036/thailands-cannabis-dreams-go-up-in-smoke https://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.
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=AJPf0RLT8FZU8qkz https://youtu.be/QNnMfRB6F4s?si=EIZrGos-HUa-5yL1 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Spain-US Fallout https://on.ft.com/4ngLvqx https://on.ft.com/4k8Q8Qs ✍️ Kenya Protests https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/25/people-dead-injured-in-kenyan-protests https://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’ Summit https://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-73043764 https://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 Update https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyxg272nlyo https://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.
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 programme Watch 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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ NYC Democratic Primary https://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 Summit https://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 Backlash https://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 Commission https://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.
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/sYvckBzeff8 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 Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ EU-Canada Sign Security Pact https://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 Hague https://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 Spending https://www.ft.com/content/93926820-c7ad-4233-b389-2240ee406239 ✍️ Israel and Iran Accuse Each Other of Violating Ceasefire https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn7ze4vmk2pt https://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.
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=-iNMMPNNd8E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtxov8jo7ZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUllOiNkjCg 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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Ben Blisset and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump Strikes Iran https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg86pd63j8o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg9r4q99g4o ✍️ Palestine Action Terrorist Designation www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6m24v7910o https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/palestine-action-protest-banned-raf-proscribed-cooper-b2774977.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24nppdx0lo https://news.sky.com/story/palestine-action-to-be-banned-as-terror-group-home-secretary-says-13387326 ✍️ Spain’s NATO Exemption https://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.
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 target Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7KavbLybKY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lTs4S3PXBU Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (Nebula): https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-could-a-secret-nuclear-deal-bring-peace-to-iran https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewseu-why-czechias-government-is-doomed TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Ben Blissett and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Britain Approves Assisted Dying https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg4ry0pge4kt?page=3 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/20/assisted-dying-terminally-ill-adults-bill-house-of-commons/ ✍️ Europe Pushes for Diplomacy with Iran https://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 Base https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/20/pro-palestine-protesters-deface-two-aircraft-raf-brize-norton https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24nppdx0lo ✍️ Upcoming NATO Summit https://apnews.com/article/nato-defense-spending-budgets-trump-summit-2be81058f43461cb431747d2b964a8f0 https://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.
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=wnLd1fBBhEE https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Thailand’s Political Crisis Explained https://www.coffeeparliament.com/p/prime-ministers-call-with-hun-sen https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/paetongtarn-shinawatra-thailands-prime-minister-under-siege-2025-06-19/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70rwjl99rzo https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/world/asia/paetongtarn-coalition-resign-cambodia.html ✍️ Iran-Israel Update https://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 Agreement https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-draft-peace-agreement ✍️ New Zealand Pauses Aid to Cook Islands https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Ben Blisset and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Why the UK is Changing its Abortion Laws https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/17/decriminalisation-abortion-vote-mps https://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 Dispute https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thousands-cambodians-join-government-rally-border-dispute-with-thailand-2025-06-18/ ✍️ Greece-Turkey Maritime Dispute https://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.
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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ How Will Trump Respond to the Israel-Iran War? https://on.ft.com/4kERAv7 https://on.ft.com/3HKVWSJ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx23e4pzjg3o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx23e4jz2g0t ✍️ Other G7 updates https://apnews.com/article/g7-summit-canada-trump-departure-ukraine-6c86a0a8463603c9b1a3e950382af0a2 https://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 Fire https://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.
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 Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ ‘No Kings’ Protests Explained https://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 Continues https://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 Detained https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-lawmakers-shot-8ce70a94c9eb90688baaa1a71faef6cc https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/14/us/minnesota-shootings-manhunt-vance-boelter-invs ✍️ UN Drastically Cuts Aid Plans https://www.dw.com/en/un-cuts-back-aid-plan-amid-brutal-funding-cuts/a-72921804 https://www.reuters.com/world/un-cuts-aid-appeal-after-donors-slash-budgets-2025-06-16/ ✍️ France/Israel Feud Over Arms Show https://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.
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/@TLDRnewsGLOBAL TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Rory Taylor Written by Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Israel Launches Major Airstrike Attack on Iran https://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 Victims https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/12/how-air-india-plane-crash-unfolded ✍️ Pedro Sanchez Apologises for Corruption Scandal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r1l2x1jgvo ✍️ Egypt Blocks Activists March to Gaza https://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.
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=6s https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Rory Taylor Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Northern Ireland Riots https://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/cr7zyv8xgxeo https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-ballymena-violence-explainer-a7b816b977959932cb3bea424d417d7f ✍️ Record Human Displacement Across The World https://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 Civilians https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cities-brace-more-protests-parts-los-angeles-placed-under-curfew-2025-06-11/ ✍️ Pentagon’s AUKUS Review https://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.
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=vWkLUqHKfKGqtz39 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Music 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-a3106c6cc7df https://youtu.be/6vupQEQzf3E?si=vN0uMBo0JLP4VBws ✍️ Western Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xgk1ek19lo https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-ministers-joint-statement-on-measures-targeting-itamar-ben-gvir-and-bezalel-smotrich ✍️ US & China Restore Trade Truce https://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.
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=S3nRL0izSU9MhpFK https://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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Gaza’s Freedom Flotilla Mission Fails https://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 Fails https://on.ft.com/3FGzlX1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crr7vg1zdklo ✍️ Canada Increases Defence Spending to 2% of GDP https://on.ft.com/4kKUEFS https://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 LA https://on.ft.com/4mQVqTv https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump Deploys National Guard in Los Angeles https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj93d3r0zz0o https://news.sky.com/story/los-angeles-live-national-guard-troops-arrive-on-trumps-orders-to-quell-immigration-protests-13380863 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-aide-calls-los-angeles-anti-ice-protests-an-insurrection-2025-06-07/ ✍️ Israel Seizes Gaza Aid Ship https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaza-flotilla-greta-thunberg-b64e897fb37ee374e4494381304ff9be https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/freedom-flotilla-coalition-says-alarm-sounded-its-gaza-bound-ship-2025-06-08/ ✍️ Syria Rejoins Global Financial System https://www.ft.com/content/75a1148f-81d0-4736-b156-888f6cf0db2f ✍️ Colombia Opposition Senator Shot https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dq8yxxy8zo https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump doubles steel tariffs https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250604-us-doubles-steel-aluminum-tariffs-as-oecd-ministers-gather https://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 Sumy https://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 retaliation https://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.
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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Geert Wilders Pulls out of Government https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r1x5yyd5wo ✍️ Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korea Election https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250603004900315?section=national/politics https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-election-da088cf36a61641e23795688df01ee01 ✍️ UN Calls for Investigation into Gaza Aid Killings https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/03/palestinians-killed-israeli-fire-aid-point-gaza-officials-say https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c753e0p29z0o https://www.ft.com/content/080a9cec-fcf7-4404-9e03-5f4b5d8d390c ✍️ Mongolian Prime Minister Resigns https://www.ft.com/content/dfb6ad95-6c55-4d40-8e25-d5f4955397bc https://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.
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=8aK8SNStEV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVMUFyNdsw 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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Ukraine Strikes Russia https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ld7ppre9vo https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-drone-attack-russian-bombers-bridge-collapse-b2761725.html https://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 Results https://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 Agreement https://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-news https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz63y1yldq2t https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-expand-submarine-programme-in-response-to-strategic-defence-review See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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/@TLDRnewsGLOBAL TLDR EU: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsEU TLDR UK: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnews TLDR Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRpodcasts Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Starmer Criticises Farage https://www.ft.com/content/bfe4a816-4550-4893-98a2-36c7973c2438 ✍️ US-China Trade Talks Stall https://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 Ukraine https://on.ft.com/3HxCf0z ✍️ Shangri-La Dialogue https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced2xxpy532o ✍️ South Korean Presidential Election https://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.
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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Rory Taylor and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump’s Tariff Scheme is Ruled Illegal https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5322889-court-rules-trump-tariffs/ https://www.ft.com/content/bd6479b2-b7e5-42c2-ae17-779e57b02637 ✍️ Musk Leaves the Trump Administration https://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 Bank https://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 Jobs https://on.ft.com/4mHldNS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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 constitution Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewseu-whats-gone-wrong-for-the-dutch-government https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsglobal-why-argentina-is-on-the-cusp-of-dollarisation https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Musk Criticises Trump’s Signature Tax Bill https://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 Berlin https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-ukraine-friedrich-merz-war-russia/ https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-germany-zelenskyy-merz-35c583e769bfd89eed738125802637ad https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-zelenskyy-and-merz-hold-talks-in-berlin/live-72693164 ✍️ Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gep705527o https://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 Plan https://apnews.com/article/turkey-erdogan-new-constitution-legal-expert-156d44cd84104f0be076a3d2287fc501 https://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.
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=W4syYAfJ48Ze2Em3 https://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 Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Merz Condemns Israel’s Actions in Gaza https://on.ft.com/4mwOeeP https://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 Fallout https://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 Shipwreck https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8yjlzd3pvo ✍️ Liverpool Football Parade Attack https://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.
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/PAuPpFu7AO4 TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump Bans Foreign Students from Harvard https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05768jmm11o https://www.ft.com/content/300e00a7-54e1-4902-a84f-ec9e4117ffc3 ✍️ Trump ‘Recommends’ 50% Tariff on EU Imports https://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-hamas https://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.
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/c5zQJk4ZR2U https://youtu.be/DsiL8gRvzRE Watch the latest episode of TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard here: https://youtu.be/b5nuQCtPJKg TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump ‘Ambushes’ Ramaphosa in Oval Office https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/22/trump-administration-news-updates-today https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c753rlw4430o https://news.sky.com/story/trump-ambushes-south-african-president-by-playing-video-alleging-genocide-in-south-africa-13372206 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/white-south-africans-trump https://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 Deal https://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 DC https://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.
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 charges Watch 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/b5nuQCtPJKg TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Ben Blisset and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ UK Government Suspends Free Trade Talks With Israel https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1924757150024216851/photo/1 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/uk-suspends-trade-talks-with-israel-repellant-extremism ✍️ Israel Refuses to Lift Aid Blockade https://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 Explained https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy33n484x0o ✍️ DRC Sentences Former PM on Corruption Charges https://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.
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 Russia Subscribe 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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Jack Kelly Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Hungary Votes to Withdraw from ICC https://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 Syria https://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 Offensive https://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#post https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t ✍️ UK and EU Announce New Sanctions on Russia https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/sanctions-russia-uk-europe-putin-trump-call https://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.
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_p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcBdVmKMEtQ&ab_channel=TLDRNewsGlobal Watch the latest episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard here: https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Putin Snubs Ukraine Peace Talks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74nxrr7mwkt https://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.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74nxrr7mwkt ✍️ Trump Claims US Getting Close to Nuclear Deal with Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-us-is-getting-very-close-nuclear-deal-with-iran-2025-05-15/ ✍️ Israeli Airstrikes Kill 103 People in Gaza https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gewwg1wlvo ✍️ UK Economy Grows by More than Expected https://www.ft.com/content/7ad382d3-8333-4e35-8a83-fedc45bfeda6 https://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.
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=QgR2nxrfKVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-X1xeNGN-w&t=1s https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Rory Taylor and Nadja Lovadinov Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump Meets Al-Sharaa https://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 Case https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/14/eu-commission-loses-on-all-counts-in-pfizergate-legal-case?fromBreakingNews=1 ✍️ Orban Introduces ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill https://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 Refugees https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/south-africas-president-ramaphosa-says-afrikaners-resettling-in-us-are-cowards ✍️ China Criticises US-UK Trade Deal https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Ben Blissett and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ UK Considering Cuts to Foreign Aid https://www.ft.com/content/efbc8739-5bba-419c-a5f5-cc37df567f82 ✍️ Trump’s Middle East Tour https://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-13366928 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/trump-qatar-jet-gift-democrats ✍️ Famine Warning in Gaza https://www.who.int/news/item/12-05-2025-people-in-gaza-starving--sick-and-dying-as-aid-blockade-continues https://apnews.com/article/gaza-aid-israel-distribution-plan-un-bdbc73f4ba3bab577d7325b3bd2d7667 ✍️ UN Ruling on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd62v890l5qo https://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.
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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Kurdish Workers’ Party Disbands https://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 Tariffs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cedy09wq25qt https://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 Hostage https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2q7749dxlo https://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 Ceasefire https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm26760pj13o https://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.
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-M https://youtu.be/C5Km-GEhtvk TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ New Pope Elected https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c39xkx38mr0o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn4we7prv4rt https://on.ft.com/4jTnYKe https://www.nbcnews.com/world/the-vatican/live-blog/conclave-2025-live-updates-rcna205525 https://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 Test https://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’ Fortune https://www.ft.com/content/bdd9bb89-ac3c-4043-9ca4-bc7efbd41fed https://apnews.com/article/bill-gates-foundation-996819a2c13c58f0c7c658a58374f236 ✍️ Albania’s Upcoming Election https://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.
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_gLLrLs https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Ben Blissett Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Merz Visits Warsaw & Paris https://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 Operations https://wck.org/news/gaza-update-5-7 https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-08-05-2025-c62f170869c08fb96e68f8197ccc50d7 ✍️ UK-US Deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15ng4g5g0eo ✍️ India-Pakistan Continued Tensions https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/india-pakistan-kashmir-tensions-airstrike ✍️ VE Day https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-china-russia-kremlin https://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.
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-KE TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Nadja Lovadinov and Georgina Findlay Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ US-Houthi Ceasefire https://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 Pakistan https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwyneele13qt https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/06/pakistan-india-attacks-kashmir-live-updates https://www.ft.com/content/c03e03ba-fd94-4538-a32b-246d59ecaf0c ✍️ UK-EU Youth Mobility Deal https://www.ft.com/content/d2d9afed-9fb1-4b21-90a4-fbfd5391c528 ✍️ Catholic Conclave Begins in the Vatican https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/07/cardinals-begin-choosing-new-pope-conclave https://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.
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=X5l7Pr42ByQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBZ6tzyij2c&t=2s https://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/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: Sources: ✍️ German Parliament Chaos https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/friedrich-merz-suffers-shock-defeat-in-german-parliament-vote-for-chancellor https://www.ft.com/content/48665ff1-b741-44dc-903e-2f54322a7127 ✍️ Israel’s Plan to Intensify its War in Gaza https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-war-plan-reaction-e11aa45f829100c6e9b8afdaa4b2567f https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy04km1zk0o https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1162851 ✍️ Australia Election https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/04/australia/australia-elections-albanese-dutton-takeaways-intl-hnk https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-04/election-result-labor-victory-positive-future/105247606 ✍️ Romania Election https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0zl1702ego https://www.ft.com/content/01a6915c-6edd-4a14-a235-e4299c99a9c7 ✍️ Singapore Election https://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.
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=zLXxLs0mEjMISGKw Watch the latest episode of Starmergeddon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7Jj_cJQoE&t=1684s&ab_channel=TLDRPodcasts TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/daily Produced and edited by Scarlett Watchorn Hosted by Georgina Findlay Written by Georgina Findlay and Rory Taylor Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator ////////////////////////////// Sources: ✍️ Trump Sacks his National Security Advisor https://www.ft.com/content/4e92a301-acc8-42ee-a15a-90f02e3620fa https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/01/trump-mike-waltz-national-security https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-national-security-adviser-waltz-leave-post-source-says-2025-05-01/ ✍️ England Local Election Results https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2025/england/results https://youtu.be/OQF8uCDNqqI?si=zLXxLs0mEjMISGKw ✍️ Germany’s AfD Party Officially Classified as Extremist https://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 Election https://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.
