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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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New British Foreign Secretary: We must start rebuilding ties with the world

Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy promises to reconnect the country with the global community by revising climate change policy, strengthening ties with Europe and the global South, and putting the Brexit years behind him.

News of the World • July 7, 12:07 PM • 22065 views
Russia blocks VPNs to make it easier for intelligence agencies to spy on Russians online - British Intelligence Service

In russia, blocking access to VPN services and restricting VoIP telephony services are aimed at limiting russian citizens' access to independent media and facilitating monitoring by intelligence services as part of efforts to control domestic information flows, according to a report by the U. K. Ministry of Defense.

News of the World • July 6, 06:46 PM • 25347 views
Britain's new prime minister and von der Leyen discuss support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed areas of close cooperation between the UK and the EU, including support for Ukraine, climate change and regional security, in a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Politics • July 6, 03:57 PM • 41083 views
Zaluzhnyi to start work as ambassador to the UK on July 10 - media

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi takes office as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK on July 10.

Politics • July 6, 09:18 AM • 100518 views
Britain's new prime minister assures Biden of unwavering support for Ukraine

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has assured US President Joe Biden of the UK's continued support for Ukraine in a telephone conversation.

News of the World • July 6, 07:33 AM • 22018 views
July 6: International Dnipro Day, World Cardiologist Day, Muslim New Year

On the first Saturday of July, as part of the International Dnipro Day celebrations, various events are held to raise awareness of the potential disappearance of Ukraine's largest river in 300 years if no measures are taken to preserve it.

UNN Lite • July 6, 03:19 AM • 132759 views
Zelenskyy congratulated Starmer on his appointment as British Prime Minister

President Zelenskyy congratulated Keir Starmer on his victory in the UK Prime Ministerial election and discussed further support for Ukraine and bilateral cooperation.

Politics • July 5, 07:47 PM • 64843 views
Kuleba talks to new British Foreign Secretary and invites him to Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba invited the newly appointed British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit Ukraine during a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and the upcoming NATO summit.

Politics • July 5, 05:47 PM • 68094 views
The composition of the new UK government has been announced: who heads the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defense and what they said about Ukraine

Following the Labor Party's landslide election victory, Keir Starmer officially became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, John Healey became Minister of Defense, and David Lammy became Foreign Secretary, all of whom had previously visited Kyiv to reassure their continued support for Ukraine.

Politics • July 5, 05:28 PM • 64691 views
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The political scientist assessed the likelihood that the new British Prime Minister will continue to actively support Ukraine

Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister from the Labor Party, is likely to continue active military support for Ukraine and strengthen security alliances against Russia, a political analyst believes.

Politics • July 5, 01:30 PM • 130729 views
"The work of change begins immediately": Starmer delivers first speech as British prime minister

Keir Starmer became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after leading the Labor Party to a landslide election victory, and delivered his first speech, promising to "rebuild" the country's "opportunity infrastructure" and create a "service government.

News of the World • July 5, 01:12 PM • 13770 views
UK: King accepts Sunak's resignation as prime minister

Rishi Sunak resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conservative Party was defeated in the elections, and King Charles III accepted his resignation.

News of the World • July 5, 10:55 AM • 14582 views
Great Britain: Sunak announces resignation as Conservative leader after election defeat, but not immediately

Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as leader of the British Conservative Party after Labor's landslide victory in the country's elections, but will remain in office until a formal agreement on his successor is reached.

News of the World • July 5, 10:03 AM • 15778 views
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 • 25553 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 • 14334 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 • 43325 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 • 26897 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 • 17760 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 • 20346 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 • 24906 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 • 23840 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 • 24416 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 • 111996 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 • 15567 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 • 26242 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 • 107598 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 • 24589 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 • 102817 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 • 103024 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 • 41204 views