The Daily Briefing
The Daily Briefing
TLDR News
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
The End of The Daily Briefing
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.
Aug 1, 2025
58 min
Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine
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.
Jul 31, 2025
6 min
Is YouTube Winning the Media War?
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.
Jul 30, 2025
5 min
Trump’s Visit to Scotland Explained
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.
Jul 29, 2025
5 min
France’s Recognition of Palestine Explained
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.
Jul 25, 2025
7 min
Zelenskyy’s Anti-Corruption Bill Explained
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
Jul 24, 2025
7 min
Trump’s Battle with the Federal Reserve Continues: What Next?
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.
Jul 22, 2025
5 min
The US-Venezuela Prisoner Exchange Explained
In today’s episode, we cover the US-Venezuela prisoner exchange, Japan’s upper house elections, and Israel’s new offensive in central Gaza.
Jul 21, 2025
6 min
Why the UK Wants to Give 16-Year-Olds the Vote
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.
Jul 18, 2025
5 min
Why von der Leyen’s EU Budget Has Gone Down Poorly
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.
Jul 17, 2025
6 min
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