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The first sign languages for people with hearing impairments were created in the Middle Ages. In 1620, the Spanish monk Juan Pablo de Monet published the first sign language book, which contained an alphabet with images of finger and hand movements that signified certain sounds.

Fake news sites registered in the United Kingdom have been found to be spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine. Parliamentarians call for a change in the law to force such sites to disclose information about their owners.

The Ministers of Culture of Ukraine and the United Kingdom held bilateral talks at the G7 meeting. They discussed the protection of Ukraine's cultural identity and its perception in the international arena.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has not yet received permission from the United States or Britain to use long-range missiles inside Russia.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, September 24. He will present a “victory plan” during his visit to the United States, when world leaders will gather for the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Germany has suspended military arms exports to Israel due to lawsuits over violations of humanitarian law. In 2024, arms exports to Israel decreased significantly compared to the previous year.

Alexander Stubb proposes to expand the UN Security Council, abolish the veto and exclude aggressor countries. He also calls for supporting Zelenskyy's “victory plan” and lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons.

Meta is introducing new privacy and parental control settings for Instagram accounts of users under the age of 18. The changes include automatic private accounts, interaction restrictions, and time limits.

On August 9, Roskomnadzor blocked the Signal messenger in Russia. According to British intelligence, this is an attempt to restrict communications and strengthen state control over access to information.

The British Prime Minister instructed to develop a plan for comprehensive support for Ukraine. A special group was created to formulate a unified British policy toward Ukraine.

The President noted the success of the Armed Forces at the front and the operation in Kursk region. He called on partners to speed up the supply of weapons and announced important weeks of diplomatic work.

The UK government plans to revise its anti-terrorism strategy to combat violence against women. Teachers will be required to refer students suspected of extreme misogyny to an anti-terrorism program.

President Zelenskyy said that the UK has slowed down its support for Ukraine, especially with regard to long-range weapons. Ukraine will intensify diplomatic efforts to obtain bold decisions from its partners.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored personnel carrier for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle, manufactured using MRAP technology, is considered one of the safest in the world.

The Ministry of Finance reported $98. 7 billion in direct budget support from donors since February 2022. The funds are allocated for social, humanitarian and priority non-military budget expenditures.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly used British Challenger 2 tanks during an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. This may be the first time that these tanks have been used by Ukrainian troops in Russia.

A new study has found that the central stone of Stonehenge was transported from northeastern Scotland, not from Wales. This suggests the existence of ancient trade networks and more complex social organization 5,000 years ago.

Rose Harvey finished 78th at the 2024 Olympics after running a marathon with a stress fracture of her femur. The athlete was in pain, but decided to finish the race to fulfill her Olympic dream.

The Ukrainian military is using about 30 BAD. 2 robots in the Donetsk sector. These ground drones perform reconnaissance missions, detect mines and track enemy troop movements, reducing risks to soldiers.

The UK police arrested more than 1000 people after the riots, including violence and racist attacks. 466 people have been charged, including minors.

A university in the UK has published a study on carbon emissions from forest fires. In 2023-2024, fires caused 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions, which is 16% higher than average.

Ukraine has held the first round of negotiations with the UK on a deeper partnership agreement. The new agreement will build on previous agreements and cover a wide range of areas of cooperation.

Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russia, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified about 20 models of MRAP armored combat vehicles. These vehicles have enhanced protection against mines and ambushes.

The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.

The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.

The UK did not authorize Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles to attack the Kursk region. The British government confirms that the weapons provided are intended only for the defense of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine called on the United States, Britain, and France to make strong decisions on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy thanked for new military aid packages and sanctions against Russia.

The UK has imposed sanctions on the heads of Belarusian prisons and defense companies. It also allocated 2.5 million pounds to support human rights and civil society in Belarus.