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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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AstraZeneca vaccine is withdrawn from the market worldwide

AstraZeneca has withdrawn its COVID-19 vaccine from the global market for market reasons and replaced it with updated vaccines against new variants, recognizing that it can cause serious side effects such as blood clots.

COVID-19 • May 7, 10:42 PM • 28021 views
Yermak held an online meeting with former NATO Secretary General

Yermak discussed with former NATO Chief Rasmussen and other international figures a draft report on Ukraine's future membership in NATO, preparations for the Peace Summit in Switzerland, and the need for security guarantees and support from partner countries in the context of the ongoing war with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 09:43 PM • 27407 views
Wayve raises over $1 billion to offer its Tesla-like autonomous driving technology

British startup Wayve has raised more than $1 billion in funding led by SoftBank to develop self-learning autonomous driving technology, the largest AI funding in the UK to date.

News of the World • May 7, 05:57 PM • 94208 views
Vin Diesel returns to the fantastic Riddick franchise that made his name

Vin Diesel will return to the Riddick franchise with a new film, Riddick: Fury, which will begin production in August 2024.

UNN Lite • May 7, 01:16 PM • 119975 views
"MHP Talent Sprint 2024: 30 best students of MHP dual education took part in a technical hackathon for two days

The 30 best students of MHP's dual education program took part in a technical hackathon for two days.

Business News • May 7, 09:08 AM • 42806 views
Eurovision 2024 First Semi-Final: When alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch, and how to vote

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place on May 7 at 10:00 PM in Malmö, Sweden, where Ukraine's representatives alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform their song "Teresa & Maria" under number 5.

Culture • May 7, 08:29 AM • 130663 views
Pentagon sees no changes in russia's strategic nuclear forces - Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder

The Pentagon sees no changes in russia's strategic nuclear forces, despite Moscow's "irresponsible rhetoric" about nuclear exercises.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 11:35 PM • 23969 views
Cyberattack on the UK Ministry of Defense: hackers hacked servers

A large-scale data breach at the UK Ministry of Defense has led to the leakage of confidential personal and financial data of military personnel, which could potentially be linked to a cyberattack from China.

Crimes and emergencies • May 6, 11:02 PM • 24221 views
Because of Paris's "bellicose statements": Russian Foreign Ministry explains why the French ambassador was summoned

The French ambassador was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over Paris's bellicose statements and growing involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, and Moscow warned against attempts to create "strategic uncertainty" for Russia.

News of the World • May 6, 04:39 PM • 22165 views
"Victory Parade": which world leaders will arrive in moscow on May 9

The leaders of 8 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Guinea-Bissau, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Cuba, Kazakhstan and Belarus, will take part in the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9.

News of the World • May 6, 03:49 PM • 24389 views
F-16 aircraft will be considered as nuclear weapons carriers for Ukraine: Russia issued another batch of threats

Russia will perceive the arrival of F-16s in Ukraine as nuclear weapons carriers and a deliberate provocation by the United States and NATO, regardless of the aircraft's modification.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:34 PM • 28866 views
Russia threatens the UK with strikes on its military facilities: details

Russia threatens to strike at British military targets in response to the British Foreign Secretary's statement about Ukraine's right to use British weapons to attack Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 02:32 PM • 28777 views
Ambassadors of the UK and France summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry: what is known

The ambassadors of France and the United Kingdom were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry, with the British ambassador, according to Russian media, summoned because of Cameron's statements about Ukraine's right to strike Russian territory using British weapons, and the French ambassador was summoned for unknown reasons.

News of the World • May 6, 02:06 PM • 19578 views
Eurovision 2024: how to watch and how to vote

The semi-finals and grand final of Eurovision 2024 will take place in Malmö, Sweden.

Culture • May 6, 01:15 PM • 104586 views
British intelligence: Chechen units in Russia's war against Ukraine number about 9,000

British intelligence assessed the activities of Chechen units during Russia's war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:42 AM • 25559 views
russia is preparing a series of sabotage attacks across Europe - FT

European intelligence agencies warn of russia's plans for large-scale sabotage across the continent, including explosions, arson and attacks on infrastructure that could lead to civilian casualties.

Politics • May 5, 07:19 AM • 61041 views
Boeing has production problems due to sanctions against Russia - The Wall Street Journal

Boeing is facing production delays and reduced deliveries of 787 Dreamliners due to a shortage of heat exchangers and passenger seats caused by sanctions against Russia and problems in the supply chain.

Economy • May 4, 03:59 AM • 29305 views
The Telegraph: Trump will demand that NATO raise defense spending to 3% of GDP, excluding aid to Kyiv

If elected president, Trump plans to demand that NATO allies increase defense spending to 3% of GDP, excluding aid to Ukraine.

Economy • May 4, 02:17 AM • 61593 views
Ukraine and the UK start cooperation in green energy innovations

Ukraine and the UK are launching 13 innovative green energy projects under the InnovateUkraine program, with the UK providing £16 million to support Ukraine's energy independence and transition to green technologies.

Economy • May 3, 02:32 PM • 20390 views
Kremlin considers Macron and Cameron's comments on Ukraine "very dangerous"

Russian President's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the statements of British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of strikes on Russia and the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine "dangerous" and "escalating tensions" around the war in Ukraine, which potentially threatens European security.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 11:22 AM • 21119 views
French Foreign Minister: Russia's losses during the full-scale invasion amount to 500,000 troops

Russia has suffered enormous military losses: according to French estimates, about 150,000 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war against Ukraine, and 500,000 people have been injured.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 10:07 AM • 72961 views
Italy to announce new aid package for Ukraine, which will include SAMP/T before G7 summit - media

Italy announces a new military aid package for Ukraine, including the SAMP/T air defense system, before the G7 summit.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:38 AM • 22573 views
G7 says full confiscation of Russian assets no longer on the table, seeks alternatives - FT

Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.

Economy • May 3, 09:17 AM • 22231 views
As a result of active attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian aircraft are scattered to airfields away from the front line - British Intelligence

As a result of the Ukrainian attacks, about 40 Russian aircraft were dispersed to airfields far from the front line, increasing flight times and fuel costs for Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:08 AM • 17556 views
Zelenskyy meets with British Foreign Secretary Cameron: they discussed the situation at the front and military aid

Zelenskyy met with British Foreign Secretary Cameron in Kyiv to discuss the situation at the front, military aid supplies, and preparations for upcoming international summits.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 06:10 AM • 52422 views
UK to provide Ukraine with over $3.5 billion in military support annually - Cameron

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with $3. 74 billion in annual military aid, the largest aid package from the country to date, with some equipment already arriving in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 05:42 AM • 38302 views
Cameron: Ukraine has the right to attack Russia with weapons provided by Britain

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that Ukraine has the right to strike targets in Russia with weapons supplied by the UK because Russia is attacking Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 05:05 AM • 49768 views
US State Department promises new sanctions for Russia's cooperation with DPRK

The United States plans to impose new sanctions on organizations that facilitate arms and oil trade between Russia and North Korea by the end of the month, in coordination with allies such as the EU, the UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 03:42 AM • 41762 views
NATO condemns Russia's hybrid attacks and promises response

NATO condemns Russia's hybrid actions against Allies and will respond to such attacks individually and collectively, while continuing to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:24 PM • 23725 views
The flags of the Ukrainian Navy were hoisted on the boats Irpin and Reni, which were donated by Estonia

The Ukrainian Navy received two boats donated by Estonia, named Irpin and Reni, during a ceremony at which naval flags were raised to mark their inclusion in the Ukrainian fleet.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 04:45 PM • 35925 views