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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Britain offers a plan to end the war in Gaza - Financial Times

The UK has proposed a five-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. The plan envisages an immediate pause in hostilities, leading to negotiations on a permanent ceasefire and sustainable peace.

News of the World • January 28, 01:32 AM • 30469 views

Three more countries suspend funding for UNHCR in Gaza

The United Kingdom, Italy and Finland have suspended funding for the UN Refugee Agency in Gaza following allegations that some staff members were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Earlier, the United States, Australia and Canada also froze funding for the Agency.

News of the World • January 27, 03:50 PM • 34398 views

Netherlands joins IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense

The Netherlands has joined the IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating 10 million euros. Together with the Netherlands, 12 countries have joined the coalition to support Ukraine in the field of IT, communications and cybersecurity.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:57 AM • 35416 views

Bloomberg: Oil tanker carrying Russian fuel catches fire in Red Sea after Houthi missile attack

A Houthi missile hit the Trafigura tanker carrying Russian fuel in the Red Sea, causing a fire on board. Warships were sent to help the vessel.

News of the World • January 26, 10:29 PM • 29157 views