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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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Macron and Starmer pledge “unwavering” support for Ukraine

The leaders of France and Britain reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes. ” They also discussed the use of Storm Shadow missiles and future security cooperation.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 02:43 PM • 22915 views
Trump, despite tradition, may receive a second state visit to Britain: what is at stake

The possibility of Trump's second state visit to the UK is ruled out due to the change of government, monarch, and the break between presidencies. Such a case would be unprecedented, as no world leader has ever received two full state visits.

News of the World • November 11, 12:59 PM • 18168 views
UK confident Trump will remain committed to NATO and Ukraine

British Defense Secretary John Healey expressed confidence in the new Trump administration's support for Ukraine. According to him, the United States will remain committed to NATO and will continue to help Ukraine.

Politics • November 11, 12:49 PM • 20306 views
Macron and Starmer want to persuade Biden to allow Ukraine to launch Storm Shadow missiles deep into russia - media

The leaders of France and Britain plan to convince Biden to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles deep into russia. The talks will take place in Paris during the Armistice Day ceremony.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:16 AM • 21535 views
Zelenskyy: work with American partners to strengthen Ukrainian air defense continues

The President of Ukraine announced that he was working with the United States to strengthen the air defense system before the winter. New defense packages from Canada, Britain, Lithuania, and Sweden were also announced.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 06:39 PM • 39379 views
Jamie Oliver withdraws his children's book after criticism

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawing his children's book Billy and Epic Escape from sale after criticism for stereotyping Indigenous Australians. Penguin Random House UK stops selling the book in the UK and Australia.

News of the World • November 10, 12:49 PM • 100620 views
US, UK launch attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen - media

The United States and the United Kingdom conducted a series of strikes on Houthi targets in several areas of Yemen, including the provinces of Sana'a and al-Hudaydah. According to media reports, the attacks took place in the districts of Jarban, Al Hafa and Sufyan.

News of the World • November 10, 08:42 AM • 23779 views
Kate Middleton attends royal event for the first time after chemotherapy

Princess Catherine of Wales attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall after completing chemotherapy. This is her first major public event in the last 8 months since her cancer diagnosis.

News of the World • November 10, 02:45 AM • 50374 views
No consensus in the EU on sending trainers to Ukraine - Borrell

EU countries have not yet reached an agreement on the deployment of military instructors in Ukraine. The EUMAM Ukraine mission will continue training 75,000 Ukrainian troops outside Ukraine until winter 2024/2025.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 04:40 PM • 33994 views
Ukraine disappointed that Britain is delaying new Storm Shadow deliveries - media

Ukrainian officials inform the media unofficially about the deterioration of relations with the UK after Labor came to power. Kiev is frustrated by the lack of new deliveries of long-range missiles, which has caused Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Kiev to be postponed.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 12:53 PM • 43404 views
Media: Trump's "peace plan" may include European troops in buffer zone

Trump's plan calls for a 1,200-kilometer buffer zone to be patrolled by European troops. Ukraine is offered to postpone joining NATO for 20 years in exchange for American weapons.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 09:24 AM • 59711 views
Britain plans to increase defense budget before Trump returns

London intends to increase defense spending to 2. 5% of GDP to strengthen its position in NATO. The decision is expected to be announced in the spring of 2025, after Trump's inauguration.

News of the World • November 9, 02:40 AM • 21744 views
Large-scale ChatGPT failures: thousands of users cannot access the service

Over 18 thousand users in the US have reported problems with ChatGPT over the past day. Failures have also been reported in the UK, Germany, and Canada, with most complaints related to the service itself.

News of the World • November 9, 02:29 AM • 22067 views
Kyiv is preparing for an international conference: what is known about the meeting of diplomats

An international conference on Ukraine's role on the world stage will be held in Kyiv. The event is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Kyiv National University School of International Relations and will be attended by foreign diplomats.

Politics • November 8, 09:29 PM • 33432 views
A pond in the south of Moscow has been invaded by more than 100 rubber ducks

More than 100 rubber ducks of unknown origin were found in a pond in southern Moscow. Utilities conducted an operation to catch and dispose of the toys.

News of the World • November 8, 04:42 PM • 19879 views
Zelenskyy held talks with Starmer and Macron in Budapest: all the details

The President of Ukraine discussed the Victory Plan and military assistance with Kier Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. Particular attention was paid to long-range weapons and support on the path to NATO.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 08:00 PM • 41258 views
Britain imposes the largest package of sanctions against Russia in the last year

The UK has introduced the largest package of sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex in a year. The restrictions will affect 28 suppliers of military equipment and 3 mercenary groups.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 11:33 AM • 17078 views
No longer 'disruptive': Australian ambassador deletes critical posts about Trump after his victory

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, D. C., has deleted his previous critical comments about Donald Trump. The Australian Prime Minister spoke with Trump about the AUKUS agreement and security issues.

News of the World • November 7, 09:23 AM • 17641 views
Zelenskyy will be in Budapest tomorrow for the European Political Community Summit

Tomorrow, the President of Ukraine will take part in the fifth summit of the European Political Community in Hungary. The event will focus on security challenges and new opportunities for partners.

Politics • November 6, 06:44 PM • 19782 views
Loneliness is almost 80% associated with the risk of depressive symptoms - large-scale study

A new study of 100,000 people from seven countries has found a link between loneliness and depression. The impact of loneliness on depression differs significantly between Asian and Western countries, and smoking and alcohol are important risk factors.

Health • November 6, 10:50 AM • 20854 views
‘Explosives’ in parcels could have reached Britain: Polish intelligence services suspect Russia of preparing an attack

Polish security services arrested four people involved in sending parcels with hidden explosives to the United States, Canada, and Britain. Russia is suspected of involvement in attempts to blow up parcels on transatlantic flights.

News of the World • November 5, 01:41 PM • 18431 views
Russia Planned Terrorist Attacks on Civilian Aircraft in Canada and the United States - WSJ

Western intelligence agencies discovered incendiary devices sent via DHL as part of a covert Russian operation. Four suspects are detained in Poland who were planning terrorist attacks on civilian aircraft.

News of the World • November 5, 01:59 AM • 115060 views
Thousands march against sewage pollution of rivers in the UK

A massive protest was held in London against the pollution of water bodies by untreated wastewater. The number of wastewater discharges in the UK increased by 50% last year, reaching a record 464,000 spills.

Society • November 4, 04:33 AM • 59619 views
British 'mega poll' tilts toward Harris' victory in US presidential election - media

UK-based Focaldata conducted a massive MRP poll of 31,000 American voters. The results show a likely victory of Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in key states.

News of the World • November 3, 06:25 PM • 23088 views
Moldovan presidential election: fake bomb threats recorded at four foreign polling stations

Frankfurt, Liverpool, and Northampton received fake reports of mining of polling stations for the presidential elections in Moldova. The Moldovan Foreign Ministry warned of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt the diaspora vote.

News of the World • November 3, 05:11 PM • 23397 views
King Charles suspends financial support for Prince Andrew due to refusal to leave Royal Lodge

King Charles III of Great Britain refused to pay an annual allowance of 1 million pounds to his brother Prince Andrew. The reason was the Duke of York's refusal to move out of the luxurious Royal Lodge residence.

News of the World • November 2, 08:33 PM • 44330 views
In the UK, a court jails a Pole posing as a Wagnerian

A Pole who posed as a Wagner militant at a Viking battle reenactment has been convicted in Britain. During the search, Nazi symbols and literature were found on his person.

News of the World • November 2, 05:01 PM • 23684 views
The British Conservative Party has elected a new leader

Cami Badenoch won the election of the leader of the Conservative Party of Great Britain with 53,806 votes. She will replace Rishi Sunak and plans to prepare the party for future government.

News of the World • November 2, 01:43 PM • 21326 views
Zelensky: Ukraine could strike preventively at North Korean troops in Russia if it had the opportunity

The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of long-range strikes on the positions of North Korean troops in Russia. Zelensky called on partners to take action to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:49 PM • 52807 views
Mauritius closes all social media on the eve of elections

The government of Mauritius ordered to block access to social media until after the parliamentary elections on November 11. The reason was a threat to national security due to the leakage of wiretapped conversations.

News of the World • November 1, 04:21 PM • 20518 views