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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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Zelensky congratulates Starmer on election victory, hopes to strengthen UK-Ukraine partnership

President Zelenskyy congratulated Keir Starmer and the British Labor Party on their election victory, expressed hope for strengthening the Ukrainian-British partnership and restoring international peace and security, and thanked outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his continued support for Ukraine.

Politics • July 5, 08:00 AM • 25531 views
Elections in the UK: Labor Party officially wins, Sunak takes responsibility for defeat

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election in the UK, gaining the necessary seats to form the next government.

News of the World • July 5, 06:00 AM • 14318 views
British investors suspend major deals in Georgia amid political instability - media

British investors have suspended several significant deals in Georgia due to political instability caused by the adoption of the law on foreign agents, which jeopardizes Georgia's EU accession process and foreign investment.

Economy • July 4, 03:10 PM • 43296 views
Zaluzhnyi has already left for the UK - media

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, the former commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, has left for the UK to take up his duties as Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom, informed sources say.

Politics • July 4, 02:37 PM • 26887 views
Polls give Labour a landslide victory in UK election - FT

As a result of the historic victory, Sir Keir Starmer's Labor Party is predicted to come to power with an unprecedented majority, while Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party will face one of the worst defeats in its history.

News of the World • July 4, 01:00 PM • 17739 views
New EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars leave a loophole for hybrids

The new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles do not apply to hybrid cars, allowing Chinese automakers to continue selling partially electric hybrids in Europe at lower tariffs, although they face competition from European manufacturers in this segment.

Economy • July 4, 12:37 PM • 20318 views
Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant shut down in Russia after drone attack - sources

The Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant, an important facility of the Russian military-industrial complex, was shut down after Ukrainian special services attacked power substations in the Belgorod region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 11:21 AM • 24870 views
Czech President officially received the new Ambassador of Ukraine

Czech President Petr Pavel officially received new ambassadors from Spain, India, Zambia, and Ukraine, and Vasyl Zvarych was appointed as Ukraine's new ambassador to the Czech Republic.

Politics • July 2, 05:59 PM • 23814 views
Kuleba discusses NATO summit and military support for Ukraine with British Foreign Secretary

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed preparations for the upcoming NATO summit, military support for Ukraine and further implementation of the Peace Formula with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

Politics • July 2, 04:09 PM • 24398 views
The first female members of the Garrick Club in nearly 200 years will be actresses Judi Dench and Shan Phillips

London's prestigious Garrick Club, founded in 1831, welcomed actresses Judi Dench and Sian Phillips as its first female members.

Culture • July 2, 01:04 PM • 111977 views
Russia sends submarines twice towards the Irish Sea - Bloomberg

Russian attack submarines have conducted missions in the Irish Sea twice since the invasion of Ukraine, forcing the British military to take defensive measures.

News of the World • July 2, 11:04 AM • 15541 views
British volunteer and combat medic Peter Foucher died in the war

British volunteer and combat medic Peter Foucher, pseudonym Hasta La Vista, died on the front line saving wounded Ukrainian soldiers and evacuating civilians from frontline cities during the Russian occupation.

Society • July 2, 03:52 AM • 26212 views
Review of movie premieres in hot July: what to watch

During the hot summer days, the audience will be able to watch a number of new films and cartoons, including Despicable Me 4, Twisters 2024, Fly to the Moon 2024, Maxine XXX and The Serf, which will tell incredible, exciting and diverse stories.

UNN Lite • June 30, 04:16 PM • 107584 views
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 • 24556 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 • 102759 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 • 103006 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 • 41185 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 • 13447 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 • 33843 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 • 106235 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 • 23852 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 • 21232 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 • 18507 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 • 15439 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 • 23184 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 • 101491 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 • 20218 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 • 15846 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 • 28946 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 • 33280 views