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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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New portrait of King Charles III unveiled in Britain for Armed Forces Day

A new official portrait of King Charles III in his ceremonial military uniform was unveiled on Armed Forces Day.

News of the World • June 29, 08:49 AM • 24499 views
5 exciting movies about the Wild West: what to watch this weekend

Cowboy duels, train robberies, and incredible stunts in the westerns Old Henry, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, News from Around the World, In the Hands of a Dog, and The Magnificent Seven offer fans exciting action, drama, and adventure this weekend.

UNN Lite • June 28, 05:19 PM • 102681 views
ChatGPT answers are as good as those of real students, AI impresses teachers - study

During a remote psychology exam at the University of Reading, answers generated by ChatGPT artificial intelligence managed to fool the professors. Some of them were rated better than the average answers of real students.

Technologies • June 27, 12:26 PM • 102964 views
Ukraine and Canada update Free Trade Agreement

The updated Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Canada strengthens trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. We are also talking about facilitating temporary entry for Ukrainian service providers and promoting a free digital economy.

Economy • June 26, 12:49 PM • 41156 views
"Food museum" and "Super Fileo" won awards in the X-RAY marketing initiative competition

"The MHP family's food museum and the Super Fileo brand influencer campaign won awards in the X-RAY marketing initiative competition.

Society • June 26, 12:47 PM • 13413 views
Assange was released in the courtroom, his case was officially dismissed

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was sentenced to a term he had already served in prison and released as a free man after a U. S. judge approved his plea deal and closed the case against him for violating the Espionage Act.

Politics • June 26, 04:48 AM • 33807 views
In Britain, four men tried to enter the territory of the House of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Four men were arrested for breaking into the residence of British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

Politics • June 26, 03:30 AM • 106198 views
King Charles III welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito on a state visit to Britain

King Charles III, despite his battle with cancer, personally greeted Emperor Naruhito of Japan at Buckingham Palace during Naruhito's long-planned state visit to Britain.

Politics • June 25, 10:16 PM • 23812 views
Julian Assange on his way to the Northern Mariana Islands, where he is awaiting trial

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has travelled to the Northern Mariana Islands. There he is awaiting trial. Assange is expected to be found guilty, with a possible sentence of 62 months in prison.

News of the World • June 25, 05:34 PM • 21213 views
Billions of unused COVID-19 protections to be disposed of in the UK

The UK Government is getting rid of billions of dollars ' worth of excess coronavirus protection products purchased during the pandemic. Most of the personal protective kits are not used in hospitals and are intended for recycling.

COVID-19 • June 25, 02:41 PM • 18479 views
The Romanian President confirmed that he is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General, and Romania will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

News of the World • June 20, 12:30 PM • 15407 views
British intelligence analyzed the consequences of Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on Russian airfields

Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields forced Russia to disperse its aircraft further away from the front line, which led to increased fatigue of aircraft crews due to increased flight time, while successful strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on air defense systems in Crimea reduced the capabilities of Russian air defense in the region.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 10:14 AM • 23166 views
Security officer Rishi Sunaka arrested for betting on election date

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunaka, a security official, has been arrested for betting on an election date, prompting an investigation into a possible leak of confidential information.

Politics • June 20, 02:45 AM • 101409 views
In Britain, two activists sprayed orange paint on Stonehenge

Two eco-activists from the just Stop Oil movement, a 21-year-old student and a 73-year-old activist, sprayed orange paint on the famous Stonehenge monument to draw attention to environmental issues.

News of the World • June 19, 04:27 PM • 20200 views
Putin's visit to DPRK should be seen as a warning - British Defense Secretary

According to UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, Putin's "bizarre" visit to North Korea signals a new "axis of tyranny" working to undermine freedoms.

News of the World • June 19, 10:38 AM • 15820 views
Hungary and Slovakia will not oppose Rutte's candidacy for NATO Secretary General

Hungary and Slovakia have announced their potential support for Mark Rutte as the next NATO Secretary General.

Politics • June 18, 12:19 PM • 28905 views
It is planned to exempt from VAT and customs duties the import of components for the production of demining machines: The Rada has taken the first step

The Verkhovna Rada passed in the first reading a draft law on exemption from VAT and customs duties on imports of components for the production and repair of mechanized demining machines, which aims to address the problem of significant mine contamination of Ukraine's territory during the war.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 11:35 AM • 33220 views
Italy may provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles in next military aid package - media

Italy may provide Ukraine with the Samp-T air defense system and long-range Storm Shadow missiles as part of the next military aid package.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 09:55 AM • 36304 views
New package of sanctions against Russia to be agreed in the EU before the June 27 summit - EUobserver

The EU plans to agree on new sanctions against Russia by the June 27 summit, including restrictions on the transportation of Russian LNG and oil, trade bans and blacklists.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 09:05 AM • 66024 views
In bid to become NATO secretary general, Rutte promises Orban a deal on Ukraine - FT

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has promised to give Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban the right to withdraw from NATO activities aimed at supporting Ukraine if he becomes secretary general of the military alliance, in an attempt to win Budapest's support after it vetoed his appointment for months.

Politics • June 18, 07:39 AM • 38510 views
June 18: International Picnic Day, Birthday of the Stroller

Today, on June 18, all outdoor enthusiasts can join the celebration of the International Picnic Day. Picnics became especially popular among French aristocrats in the eighteenth century. But back then, they were held in the format of social gatherings organized at home or in a rented room.

UNN Lite • June 18, 03:09 AM • 110025 views
Nine states spent more than $91 billion to modernize nuclear arsenals in 2023

In 2023, the nine nuclear powers spent a total of $91 billion on their nuclear arsenals, with the United States accounting for more than half of this amount - $51. 5 billion.

News of the World • June 17, 10:30 AM • 14640 views
FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe

Despite efforts to cut off supplies of Russian fossil fuels, gas imports to Europe from Russia in May exceeded those from the United States.

Economy • June 17, 09:43 AM • 24162 views
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

Politics • June 16, 09:34 PM • 106647 views
UK elections: according to polls, Conservatives are close to defeat, Labor Party may win with a margin

According to polls, the Labor Party is likely to win the UK parliamentary elections by a large margin, while the Conservatives will suffer a significant defeat.

News of the World • June 16, 08:53 AM • 23754 views
EU countries will not be directly involved in $50 billion loan for Ukraine - Italian Prime Minister

The G7 countries are planning to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, with the EU countries not participating directly but providing guarantee mechanisms.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 02:01 PM • 59821 views
Defense Ministry: US military aid allowed Ukraine to reduce Russia's advantage in artillery

According to Ukraine's First Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk, with new military aid from the United States, Russia's advantages on the battlefield are gradually diminishing: its advantage in artillery has dropped from 7 to 1 to 5 to 1.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 01:46 PM • 21219 views
Peace Summit in Switzerland: Reuters reports on the mood of European officials about its impact

World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for the Peace Summit, and European officials have spoken out about the impact of the event.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:49 AM • 84082 views
Britain is not considering sending troops to Ukraine - Rishi Sunak

According to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the UK is not currently considering sending its military or NATO troops to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:45 AM • 98374 views
Zelenskyy meets with British Prime Minister on the sidelines of the G7 summit

Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Sunak at the G7 summit, reaffirming their shared commitment to ending Putin's illegal war and ensuring support for Ukraine's army, economy, and people.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 06:48 PM • 27562 views