New York’s Stunning Election Results Explained

New York’s Stunning Election Results Explained

Author: TLDR News June 25, 2025 Duration: 6:32
In today’s episode, we cover progressive Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory at the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, the widespread backlash British PM Keir Starmer is facing over his welfare reform bill, and why the EU Parliament may be about to sue the Commission over it’s €150bn defence loan programme

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Starmer’s Emergency Bill Explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:17
In today’s episode, we cover the UK’s intervention in British Steel, Trump’s tech tariffs, new European Commission guidance for US-bound staff, and a huge milestone for the TLDR EU channel.
Trump Backs Down on Tariffs: What Next? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:33
In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s tariff u-turn, a US-Russia prisoner swap, a fatal disaster in the Dominican Republic, and France’s potential recognition of Palestine.
How Trump Is Pushing the UK Towards the EU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:40
In today’s episode, we cover how UK-EU relations, the ever-escalating global trade war, and Germany’s new coalition government.
Why China isn’t Backing Down on Trump’s Tariffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:49
In today’s episode, we discuss the global fallout unleashed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Ukraine confirms the presence of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Belgorod region, and Trump announces that the US will hold…
Global Stock Markets Crash: What Next? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:32
In today’s episode, we cover the global stock market turmoil, South Korea’s snap election, Israel’s push into Gaza, and Marine Le Pen’s vow to fight her conviction.
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Duration: 6:35
In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary, Musk’s response to rumours he’ll be leaving the Trump administration, and an unofficial UK plan for a joint European weapons fund.
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Duration: 6:31
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China Launches Surprise Military Drills Around Taiwan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:56
In today’s episode, we cover China’s military drills, Myanmar’s earthquake death toll, South Korea’s impeachment drama, and a record-breaking Supreme Court election in the US.
Why Marine Le Pen has Been Barred From Office [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:02
In today’s episode, we cover Le Pen’s embezzlement case, the Trump-Putin fallout, Greenland’s new prime minister, and the UK’s latest data on migrant removals.