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Great Britain

Island nation
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an island country located in Northwestern Europe. Its total area is over 244 thousand square kilometers, and its population in 2025 is 69.55 million people. The capital of the state is London, one of the world's leading commercial, financial, and cultural centers. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy with a developed economy, ranking among the largest in the world by nominal GDP.
2002
Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee
2008
A nationwide HPV vaccination program for girls was introduced
2012
London hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games
2014
In a referendum, Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom
2014
Same-sex marriage became legal in England, Wales, and Scotland
2019
Abortion was decriminalized in Northern Ireland
2024
The last coal-fired power plant was closed
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Indonesia restricts social media access for children under 16 - Bloomberg

The country's authorities have mandated the deletion or closure of children's accounts on TikTok, Meta, and X. Tech giants have already begun to change rules and access settings.

News of the World • March 29, 08:17 AM • 10933 views
Trump prepares 'pay-to-play' model for NATO, will affect Article 5 - Telegraph

Donald Trump is considering a pay-to-play model to reorganize NATO. Countries with spending less than 5 percent will lose their voting rights in the Alliance.

News of the World • March 28, 08:14 AM • 5054 views
Russian tankers bypass La Manche due to threat of detention in British waters - Bloomberg

Russian tankers are changing course north of Scotland due to the threat of searches and detentions. The bypass route is two days longer and increases the route by a quarter.

News of the World • March 27, 06:19 PM • 5379 views
Great Britain allocates $133 million for air defense for Ukraine

Britain provides a new aid package to protect cities and infrastructure from Russian attacks. The total amount of air defense support over two months has reached $800 million.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:36 PM • 3724 views
PlayStation 5 console prices to significantly increase from April

Sony announced a price increase for consoles and PlayStation Portal from April 2 due to economic pressure. The cost of PS5 Pro in Europe will exceed $1000.

Society • March 27, 02:14 PM • 2776 views
Rubio traded barbs with G7 colleagues over wars in Iran and Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized G7 allies for their unwillingness to support the mission in Iran. Europe rejected Trump's request to cease shelling.

Politics • March 27, 01:28 PM • 5503 views
Trump criticized NATO and said the US would "remember" their reaction to Iran

The US President called the alliance a paper tiger over its stance on the Strait of Hormuz. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Britain over restrictions on bases.

Politics • March 26, 06:40 PM • 6666 views
X social network experienced an outagePhoto

X users report problems with the feed and app in the US, EU, and Ukraine. Most complaints concern the mobile application and website.

Technologies • March 26, 07:36 AM • 2996 views
Princess Beatrice advised to leave Great Britain due to Prince Andrew scandal

Former minister Nadine Dorries urged Beatrice to move abroad due to the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew. This will help preserve her relationship with Edoardo Mozzi.

Society • March 26, 05:32 AM • 5660 views
Britain to begin forceful interception of Russian shadow fleet vessels

British forces will inspect Russian tankers in their waters to block Putin's revenues. This will force the aggressor to choose more expensive routes bypassing the English Channel.

Economy • March 26, 04:31 AM • 4766 views
Archaeologists found the remains of the legendary d'Artagnan - Media

Archaeologists discovered the remains in a church in Maastricht at the altar. The skeleton's DNA will be compared with the descendants of the musketeer captain to confirm the identity.

News of the World • March 25, 09:14 PM • 15908 views
HBO unveiled the first teaser for the Harry Potter seriesPhotoVideo

In one of the frames also shown by HBO, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter prepares for a Quidditch match. The HBO Max series will premiere this Christmas.

Culture • March 25, 08:49 PM • 6422 views
Suspects arrested in Britain for arson of Jewish organization's ambulances

Police arrested two men for setting fire to four vehicles belonging to Hatzola Northwest. Investigators are examining the incident's connection to extremism and Iran.

News of the World • March 25, 05:19 PM • 4978 views
Starmer convenes emergency meeting over threat to British economy amid war with Iran

The British Prime Minister will discuss with the government the risks to energy markets and inflation rising to 5%. Investors are recording a record 20-year fall in government bonds.

News of the World • March 23, 12:56 AM • 13075 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Ukraine's readiness to share its defense experience with the world

Ukraine offers security partnership to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Foreign Minister emphasized the effectiveness of Ukrainian technologies.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:17 PM • 6592 views
Iranian missiles can reach London, Paris, and Berlin - The Times

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base, demonstrating its ability to strike targets in Europe. The IDF warns of a nuclear weapons threat.

News of the World • March 22, 02:18 PM • 8826 views
Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz for ships to pass, but there are exceptions

Iran's ambassador announced the opening of the strait amid Trump's threats to destroy the country's power plants. The US demands an end to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

News of the World • March 22, 01:24 PM • 98312 views
Zelenskyy: we are working on confiscating oil from Russian shadow fleet vessels

Ukraine and its partners are developing a mechanism to block tankers and seize raw materials. France has already detained a sanctioned vessel carrying Russian oil.

Economy • March 21, 07:30 PM • 6697 views
Ukrainians in the USA, Canada, and Great Britain will be able to receive passports at VFS company centers - MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is launching the delivery of foreign passports through 35 VFS centers in the USA, Canada, and Great Britain. The service will become available after verification starting next week.

Society • March 21, 02:28 PM • 5897 views
US and Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facility in Natanz - media

The US and Israel attacked a nuclear facility in Natanz. Donald Trump declared a military victory and is considering a blockade of Iran's Kharg Island.

News of the World • March 21, 10:45 AM • 10058 views
Britain allowed the US to use its bases for strikes on Iran

The British government has approved the use of military bases to destroy Iran's missile facilities. This decision was made to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • March 20, 11:05 PM • 11174 views
Trump called NATO "cowards" and declared a "military victory" over IranPhoto

The US President criticized allies for refusing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced victory over Iran and mentioned NATO's passivity.

News of the World • March 20, 03:56 PM • 6413 views
Trump plans to seize Kharg Island to unblock the Strait of Hormuz - media

The US administration is considering occupying the Iranian island to restore oil exports. Three Marine units have already been dispatched to the region.

News of the World • March 20, 03:05 PM • 5635 views
Oil prices fall amid discussions between the US and allies on efforts to increase supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude fell to $107 due to US plans to lift sanctions on Iranian cargoes. G7 countries are preparing measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • March 20, 02:56 PM • 5680 views
Ukraine expands joint drone production with a number of European countries - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced UAV co-production with Germany, Britain, and France. The development of systems for working in the ocean and underwater is also underway.

Politics • March 20, 02:41 PM • 4731 views
French Navy seizes Russian 'shadow' tanker Deyna flying Mozambique flag

France detained the vessel Deyna off the coast of Algeria for violating sanctions. President Macron announced a fight against the financing of Russia's war efforts.

News of the World • March 20, 12:18 PM • 4853 views
EU prepares for multi-year energy crisis due to attacks on Qatar - Media

Iranian attacks on Qatar's gas processing plant have caused fuel shortages in Europe. EU leaders are calling for a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities.

News of the World • March 20, 09:12 AM • 6871 views
Seven countries condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz - statement text

Seven countries demand an end to attacks on ships and oil infrastructure. The US is preparing to deploy troops and request $200 billion for war.

News of the World • March 20, 08:30 AM • 6437 views
Sybiha calls for stronger sanctions against Russia due to escalation risks in Europe

Andriy Sybiha called for stronger sanctions and the arrest of Russia's shadow fleet due to the threat to Europe. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine insists on the adoption of the 20th package of EU sanctions.

News of the World • March 19, 11:33 AM • 4320 views
Ukraine again ranked 111th in the happiness index, Finland is first for the ninth time in a row

Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.

Society • March 19, 07:25 AM • 66520 views