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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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British Foreign Secretary Cameron to urge EU to increase defense production to help Ukraine - media

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will call on EU allies to increase defense production to help Ukraine.

Politics • February 14, 10:05 AM • 24029 views
Yoko Ono presented an interactive exhibition at the Tate Modern in London

Yoko Ono presents an interactive retrospective of her 70-year career. The artist and activist's exhibition at Tate Modern in London will be open from Friday, February 15. The artist will present works collected over her 70-year career. In particular, they promise to exhibit works made with the Beatles.

Culture • February 13, 10:46 PM • 24210 views
Zelenskyy introduced Yevhen Moysiuk as the Commissioner for International Security Assurances for Ukraine and the development of the Defense Forces.

President Zelensky appointed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk as Special Commissioner for Security Assurances of Ukraine to implement international security agreements and develop Ukraine's defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:00 PM • 28935 views
Zelenskiy plans to visit Paris, Berlin to lobby for aid for Ukraine - Bloomberg News

Zelenskyy plans to visit Paris and Berlin during the Munich Security Conference to lobby European leaders for a speedy military aid to help Ukraine resist the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:15 PM • 30812 views
Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini

Israel's Foreign Minister demanded the resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini after reports of a Hamas tunnel for Palestinian refugees and works (UNRWA) discovered under the agency's headquarters in Gaza.

Politics • February 10, 10:15 PM • 40681 views
Ukraine seeks to deepen cooperation with U.S. partners in the nuclear industry to remove Russia from global nuclear markets

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said that deepening cooperation with American partners in the nuclear industry could help remove Russia from global nuclear markets.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 03:52 PM • 37363 views
Ukrainian diving team wins bronze medals at the World Championships

The Ukrainian diving team of Oleksiy Sereda and Kyrylo Bolyukh won bronze medals in the synchronized diving from the 10-meter tower at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Sports • February 8, 11:06 PM • 40262 views
Canadian and British Foreign Ministers discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

The Foreign Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom discussed their countries' long-term security commitments to Ukraine and the humanitarian situation in the Middle East.

Politics • February 8, 06:14 PM • 44096 views
Biden made another mistake: this time he confused former German chancellors

For the second time in a week, Biden slips up by confusing former German chancellors while recounting a conversation from the 2021 G7 summit.

News of the World • February 8, 04:06 PM • 25655 views
Ukraine starts negotiations with Denmark on a security agreement

Ukraine has started detailed negotiations with Denmark on a bilateral security agreement that would reaffirm Denmark's strong support for Ukraine, including military assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 11:53 AM • 27798 views
Hottest January on record sees the world reach 1.7°C warming mark

January 2023 was the hottest January on record, according to the EU's Copernicus climate change service, with temperatures 1. 7°C above the pre-industrial average for that month, putting the world on track to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit by around 2030.

News of the World • February 8, 07:28 AM • 24503 views
UK extends tariff-free trade with Ukraine until 2029

UK extends tariff-free trade with Ukraine for almost all goods until 2029.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:00 AM • 30272 views
ICC blocks Ukraine's attempt to seek a trial for Russian crimes - The Guardian

The ICC blocks Ukraine's attempt to create a specialized international tribunal to try Russian leaders for crimes committed on the territory of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:54 PM • 27153 views
The head of the SBU met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries. The focus is on interaction in the war against the Russian Federation and the situation with Bihus.Info

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk met with G7 ambassadors to discuss cooperation against Russia and steps for Ukraine's democratic development and freedom of speech.

Politics • February 7, 01:08 PM • 21506 views
Smuggled imports from belarus to the UK reached nearly £162 million in 2023

Despite sanctions on trade with belarus due to its support for russia's invasion of Ukraine, illegal tobacco from Belarus continues to be smuggled into the UK, with over £162 million worth of goods, including tobacco, imported in 2023.

News of the World • February 7, 05:05 AM • 41626 views
Fire extinguisher's birthday, World Read Aloud Day. What else can be celebrated on February 7

On February 7, 1863, American engineer Alan Cray received a patent for a fire extinguisher in the United States. Fire extinguishers are divided into manual, automatic, and combined fire extinguishers according to the way they operate.

UNN Lite • February 7, 04:27 AM • 39199 views
Shipowners in the Netherlands ask the Ministry of Defense for permission to provide security in the Red Sea

Dutch shipowners ask the Ministry of Defense to authorize armed protection of ships passing through the Red Sea due to the increasing number of attacks by Houthis.

News of the World • February 7, 01:00 AM • 27197 views
Zelensky wishes recovery to King Charles III of Great Britain

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy wished King Charles III a speedy recovery and conveyed support to the British royal family on behalf of Ukrainians.

Politics • February 6, 06:45 PM • 28000 views
Military medics from Odesa region to gain UK experience

Military medics from Odesa region will learn from the experience of their British colleagues in treating combat wounds during a three-day training.

Society • February 6, 09:52 AM • 22911 views
British Ministry of Defense shows how Ukrainian surgeons are trained

British military surgeons are teaching their Ukrainian counterparts how to help wounded soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:26 AM • 23986 views
Deputy Umerov discusses arms supplies and joint production with Norwegian officials

During his visit to Norway, the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine discussed the purchase of weapons directly from Norwegian defense companies and the establishment of joint production of weapons in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:10 AM • 23177 views
G7 countries plan to tighten rules for Russian oil imports

The G7 countries will tighten the rules on price restrictions for Russian oil imports, requiring importers to provide confirmation on a cargo-by-cargo basis that it complies with price restrictions, rather than for the duration of transportation contracts.

News of the World • February 6, 07:59 AM • 28339 views
Former French diplomat to lead UNRWA probe amid allegations of Hamas ties

Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna will lead an independent review of the UN Refugee Agency following Israeli accusations that some staff members were involved in a Hamas attack.

News of the World • February 6, 12:45 AM • 24530 views
The King of Great Britain is diagnosed with cancer. Charles III to step down from public duties

King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer during surgery. Further diagnostic tests revealed a form of cancer. Doctors advised the monarch to postpone public duties.

Society • February 5, 06:18 PM • 32460 views
Refined Russian oil continues to flow to Britain through a loophole - BBC

The United Kingdom continues to indirectly import millions of barrels of Russian oil each year through petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in countries such as India, which are then exported to the UK, undermining Western sanctions aimed at limiting Russian oil revenues.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:30 PM • 100501 views
A revolutionary method of cancer treatment is being tested in the UK: what is known

A revolutionary RNAi therapy has been prescribed to cancer patients in London to help the immune system recognize and fight tumors by presenting common markers, opening up opportunities for less toxic treatments.

Health • February 5, 01:14 AM • 31777 views
The US announces further strikes on Houthi targets in the Middle East

The United States announces new strikes on Houthi targets in the Middle East in response to attacks on U. S. troops.

News of the World • February 4, 08:00 PM • 32936 views
British Defense Minister talks about strikes on Yemeni Houthis

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shepps defended the recent joint US-British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as a proportionate response to Houthi attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 01:57 AM • 30843 views
Sky News: UK and US strike Yemen with 20 fighter jets

According to Sky News sources in Washington, the United Kingdom has launched joint strikes on Yemen using more than 20 fighter jets.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 11:21 PM • 30623 views
The US imposes sanctions on a number of companies involved in the production of "shaheds"

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iranian and Hong Kong companies involved in the production of Iranian ballistic missiles and Shahed drones.

News of the World • February 2, 06:08 PM • 29117 views