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5-minute Daily Brief
essence news
44 episodes
1 day ago
The day’s essential news. In under 5 minutes. No noise. No ads. No opinion. 5-Minute Daily Brief brings you sharp, fact-first headlines across politics, business, tech, and world affairs every weekday. Made for busy people who want to stay informed without the chaos. Calm, clear, and concise — so you can start your day focused, not flooded. 🎙️ Start your day smarter. Follow now. — This show is produced by Essence — a modern news app built to fix the broken news cycle. No clutter. No clickbait. Just the signal. 🔗 Learn more at https://www.getessence.app
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The day’s essential news. In under 5 minutes. No noise. No ads. No opinion. 5-Minute Daily Brief brings you sharp, fact-first headlines across politics, business, tech, and world affairs every weekday. Made for busy people who want to stay informed without the chaos. Calm, clear, and concise — so you can start your day focused, not flooded. 🎙️ Start your day smarter. Follow now. — This show is produced by Essence — a modern news app built to fix the broken news cycle. No clutter. No clickbait. Just the signal. 🔗 Learn more at https://www.getessence.app
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5-minute Daily Brief
May 31 – Unbiased Global News | Trump Tariff Powers Challenged, AI Growth Surges, Champions League’s Political Undercurrent

A U.S. court rules Trump's tariff powers were misused, raising constitutional concerns.
AI adoption breaks records, but profitability remains uncertain.
Uefa and Fifa jostle for control ahead of the Champions League final.
Ukraine accuses Russia of sabotaging upcoming peace talks.
Taylor Swift now owns the masters of her music.


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5 months ago
5 minutes 27 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 31 – Unbiased UK News | Farage Leads Polls, RBS Bailout Ends, BoE Eyes Cuts, Defence Tech Lags

Reform UK edges ahead of Labour in new polls, with Nigel Farage pitching bold but costly welfare and tax plans.
The UK government officially closes the £45.5 billion RBS bailout, ending 16 years of state ownership.
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor calls for deeper rate cuts, downplaying inflation risks.
Britain’s defence ministry faces criticism for failing to adopt modern tech like FPV drones, despite growing threats.


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5 minutes 27 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 30 – Unbiased Global News | Fed Rebukes Trump, N. Korea Arms Russia, Grammarly Gets $1B

The US Fed issues a rare public statement asserting independence after Trump urges rate cuts.


Grammarly raises $1B in nondilutive funding from General Catalyst to fuel growth without giving up equity.The EU will launch a privacy-friendly age-check app for safer digital access by minors.
North Korea reportedly sent 9 million artillery rounds to Russia as UN scrutiny mounts.
Apple’s US App Store hits $406B in developer sales in 2024 despite legal friction with Epic Games.


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4 minutes 37 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 30 – Unbiased UK News | Cyber Command Overhaul, Rugby Legends Retire, Pension Reform Push

The Ministry of Defence launches a unified cyber-electronic command to modernize warfare.
Premiership Rugby legends Dan Cole, Ben Youngs, and others announce retirement.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to mandate pension fund investments into UK assets.
Sadiq Khan pitches London as a stable hub amid US tariff tensions.
Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 criminal charges in the UK.
King Charles III addresses Parliament in Canada, subtly countering Trump’s trade stance.
Conservatives face infighting and losses as Reform UK gains momentum.


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5 minutes 10 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 29 – Unbiased Global News | Trump's Tariffs Criticized, Xbox Copilot Launch, Ryder Cup 2027 Announced

Grosvenor CEO Mark Preston slams Trump’s tariff policies, calling them harmful and economically reckless despite his company’s robust financial growth.
Microsoft begins beta testing of Copilot for Gaming, bringing AI-driven game insights to Xbox app users.
Ireland's Adare Manor announced as the venue for the 2027 Ryder Cup, marking the tournament's 100th anniversary.
Germany’s Chancellor Merz signals stronger military support for Ukraine amidst uncertainty over continued U.S. backing.
EU negotiators admit Trump's tariffs likely to remain, pushing Brussels toward deeper trade concessions.


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3 minutes 10 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 29 – Unbiased UK News | Defence Shake-Up, V&A East Opens, Prison Reform Debate

The Ministry of Defence unifies cyber and electronic warfare under a new command, backed by a £1 billion AI investment to enhance military capabilities, while PM Starmer commits to raising defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.

London’s innovative V&A East Storehouse opens, showcasing 250,000 artifacts in a unique, barrier-free, interactive environment.

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook defends Labour's record on prison capacity and sentencing amid concerns over early prisoner releases.

UK fraud losses remain steady at £1.17 billion despite a surge in unauthorised remote purchase fraud, prompting calls for systemic reform.

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5 months ago
5 minutes 52 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 28 – Unbiased Global News | Arsenal Win, Human Origins Disputed, EU Probes, Trump-EU Tariff Fight

Arsenal Women beat Barcelona 1–0 to win their first Champions League title since 2007.
A disputed fossil find in Chad reignites debate over human evolution.
Zelenskyy visits Berlin as Germany debates long-range missile support.
Trump accuses EU of stalling tariff talks, reigniting trade tensions.
EU investigates adult sites over child safety under new digital law.
AI researcher Matthias Niessner raises $13M for 3D modeling startup.
Titan sub disaster documentary revisits ignored safety warnings.
$16B private equity bid targets US health tech firm Hologic.
Trump warns Putin on Ukraine invasion.


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5 months ago
7 minutes 33 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 28 – Unbiased UK News | Lawyers Demand Israel Sanctions, Labour Faces Policy Pressure, Food Inflation Rises, Online Fraud Surges

Over 800 UK lawyers demand sanctions on Israel over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Charities press Labour to maintain its £13.2bn warm homes pledge to cut energy bills.
Labour considers ending the two-child benefit cap to reduce child poverty.
Food inflation hits 2.8% in May, led by rising fresh meat prices.
The V&A East Storehouse opens May 31, showcasing 250,000 artifacts in an interactive new museum space.
Remote purchase fraud spikes 22% in 2024, with 2.6 million UK cases tied to one-time passcodes.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 12 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 27 – Unbiased Global News | Roche Targets Superbug, Robot Dogs Rise, Cyber Gaps Exposed

Roche advances a breakthrough antibiotic to phase 3 trials, aiming to combat a deadly drug-resistant superbug.
Robot dogs find roles in disaster response, military, and environmental missions, raising ethical and operational questions.
Marks & Spencer hit by a cyber attack exploiting human error, highlighting gaps in security training.
Corporate diversity programs face cross-spectrum criticism over effectiveness and impact.
Toyota pushes its own vehicle operating system to rival Tesla and Chinese EV leaders.
Former VW execs sentenced over dieselgate as the company surges past Tesla in April EV sales.
FT launches a tool for tracking global monetary policy shifts.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 51 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 27 – Unbiased UK News | Israel Sanctions Demand, £10bn NatWest Loss, Food Inflation Rises

Over 800 UK lawyers, including former top judges, urge sanctions on Israel, citing breaches of international law over Gaza.
The UK government confirms a £10bn loss in its final NatWest share sale, with ex-CEO Fred Goodwin still receiving a £600k pension.
Food inflation hits a one-year high at 2.8%, driven by fresh meat prices and wage-related retail costs.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 27 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 26 – Unbiased Global News | Russia Launches Largest Airstrike, Gaza Death Toll Surges, Taiwan Tensions Rise

Russia fires 367 missiles and drones across Ukraine, killing at least 12 in its biggest assault of the war.
Over 100 dead in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes hit shelters and homes; food and medicine remain scarce.
Austria calls for stricter EU asylum rules, citing rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
Roche trials new antibiotic to fight drug-resistant superbugs.
China ramps up military readiness near Taiwan, raising fears of rapid escalation.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 42 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 26 – Unbiased UK News | Labour Polls Plunge, Spurs Future Unclear, Bezzecchi Wins Chaotic MotoGP

Labour's poll rating drops to 23%, its steepest fall in 40 years, as Starmer’s economic credibility declines.
Nigel Farage pledges to lift the child benefit cap and restore winter fuel payments, pressuring Labour on welfare.
Tottenham's season ends with silverware, but Ange Postecoglou’s future is uncertain after a 17th-place finish.
Marco Bezzecchi claims his first MotoGP win at Silverstone amid crashes, red flags, and Aprilia’s season breakthrough.


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4 minutes 6 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 25 – Unbiased Global News | Trump-EU Clash, Arsenal’s European Glory, Kyiv Hit, Facial ID Expands

Former UK civil service head warns of rising global conflict and calls for increased defense spending.
EU hits back at Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs, urging constructive dialogue.
Israel investigates claims its forces used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza operations.
Spanish government linked to decade-old Careto hacking group in new cyber espionage revelations.

Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 14 people.
Arsenal Women win the Champions League, ending an 18-year drought with a 1–0 win over Barcelona.

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4 minutes 12 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 25 – Unbiased UK News | Salah Named Best, Arsenal Win Europe, Gaza Probe Opens

Mohamed Salah wins Premier League Player of the Season after leading Liverpool to the title.
Arsenal Women clinch the Champions League, defeating Barcelona for their first European trophy since 2007.
Israel investigates allegations its forces used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza.
UK expands live facial recognition tech as privacy concerns grow.
Ex-civil service chief Simon Case warns inter-nation conflict will define the next 20 years.
Hacking group Careto reportedly linked to Spanish government, raising espionage alarms.


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4 minutes 2 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 24 – Unbiased Global News | Gaza Starvation, Ukraine Loans, AI Job Shake-up, UK Wealth tax

Simon Jenkins calls for a Brexit reset as public regret hits 55%.
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens—children and elderly dying from starvation amid aid delays.
The EU launches a €150bn SAFE loan plan to rearm and support Ukraine as US aid wanes.
AI adoption accelerates layoffs—95,000 tech jobs lost last year, but demand for AI skills rises.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 2 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 24 – Unbiased UK News | Brexit Reset, Billionaire Divide, Reform UK Rises

Calls to reset Brexit grow as costs and public regret mount.
A new report shows 50 UK billionaires now hold more wealth than half the population.
Reform UK dominates Lancashire council and vows to reverse North Sea oil drilling ban.
M&S battles fallout from a £300m cyberattack as customer loyalty is tested.
Starmer considers scrapping the two-child benefit cap amid internal Labour pressure.


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5 months ago
3 minutes 53 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 23 – Unbiased Global News | Trump Tax Bill Passes, Claude 4 Outperforms GPT-4, Rugby World Cup in Australia

The House passes Trump’s flagship tax bill 215–214, cutting taxes but raising debt by $3.3 trillion.
Anthropic launches Claude 4, beating GPT-4.1 and Gemini 2.5 in coding benchmarks.
Senate Republicans revoke California’s authority to set tougher vehicle emissions rules.
R3 and big banks partner with Solana to tokenize global financial assets.


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5 months ago
3 minutes 23 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 23 – Unbiased UK News | Spurs Lift Trophy, Brexit Border Site for Sale, Reeves Faces Borrowing Surge

Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League, ending a 17-year trophy drought under Ange Postecoglou.
The government seeks to sell a £23m Brexit border facility made obsolete by a new EU trade deal.
Public borrowing spikes to £20.2bn in April, challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ strict budget rules.
Ministers back major prison reform to cut overcrowding, including shorter sentences and early release options.
A court hears Boris Johnson pushed for harsh Covid rules over financial support.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 52 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 22 – Unbiased Global News | Bitcoin Hits $109K, Spurs End Trophy Drought, US-China Chip Clash

Bitcoin surges to a new record high of $109,481 as US stablecoin regulation nears.
Tottenham win the Europa League, their first trophy since 2008, defeating Manchester United 1-0.
US-China tensions escalate over Huawei AI chip restrictions.
Finland braces for Russian troop buildup after Ukraine war, expanding its NATO border fence.
Israel intensifies its Gaza offensive as Netanyahu claims Hamas leader likely killed.


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5 months ago
2 minutes 50 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
May 22 – Unbiased UK news | Spurs End Drought, Inflation Surges, Palestine Talks Begin

Tottenham Hotspur win their first trophy in 17 years, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final under Ange Postecoglou.
UK inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.5% in April, with energy and water costs driving the surge.
Britain begins talks on recognising Palestine, following trade suspensions with Israel over Gaza blockade.
UEFA confirms Euro 2028 hosts—including England and Scotland—must qualify through regular group stages.


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2 minutes 45 seconds

5-minute Daily Brief
The day’s essential news. In under 5 minutes. No noise. No ads. No opinion. 5-Minute Daily Brief brings you sharp, fact-first headlines across politics, business, tech, and world affairs every weekday. Made for busy people who want to stay informed without the chaos. Calm, clear, and concise — so you can start your day focused, not flooded. 🎙️ Start your day smarter. Follow now. — This show is produced by Essence — a modern news app built to fix the broken news cycle. No clutter. No clickbait. Just the signal. 🔗 Learn more at https://www.getessence.app