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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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April 19: Snowdrop Day, Garlic Day

Today, on April 19, all fans of flowers and spring beauty can join the celebration of Snowdrop Day. The event is celebrated in April because it was founded in 1984 in the United Kingdom, where these flowers appear in this month.

UNN Lite • April 19, 03:07 AM • 134722 views
US and Norwegian Defense Ministers discuss support for Ukraine and strategic partnership

The US and Norwegian defense ministers discussed support for Ukraine, condemned Iranian aggression, and emphasized the importance of cooperation in the North due to russia's aggressive behavior.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 12:19 AM • 29508 views
The United States and the United Kingdom announce new sanctions against Iran and participants in Iran's UAV program

The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on participants in Iran's UAV program, the Iranian steelmaker Khuzestan Steel Company, the automaker Bahman Group and its subsidiaries in response to Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 02:33 PM • 20574 views
Ukraine wants to change the evaluation of scientific institutions and universities: what is known about the new approach of the Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has developed a new methodology for assessing the effectiveness of scientific and technical activities of scientific institutions and higher education institutions, which will allow evaluating scientific work according to new criteria, including research that contributes to the development of Ukraine, with the mandatory participation of international experts and transparency through a digital system.

Society • April 18, 12:44 PM • 39398 views
Shmygal: If Ukraine loses the war against russia, World War III may begin

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is convinced that if Kyiv loses the war with russia, it could lead to World War III, as russia will not stop in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 12:05 PM • 22285 views
Air defense is "a matter of life and death" for Ukraine - Kuleba

Ukraine urgently needs additional Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems to defend against Russian terror and protect Ukrainians from Russian missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 09:45 AM • 19287 views
Blinken announces discussion of support for Ukraine at G7 meeting

Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 08:28 AM • 20929 views
Ukrainian servicemen share combat experience with officers from Australia and Finland as part of multinational training courses

Ukrainian servicemen share combat experience in tactics, drone warfare and trench warfare with officers from Australia and Finland during multinational leadership training as part of the UK-led Operation INTERFLEX.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 04:56 PM • 22362 views
Yermak held a working meeting on the preparation of a security agreement with the United States

Yermak held a working meeting to discuss the main elements of a future security agreement with the United States, including the strengths of existing agreements and actions to be taken after the US Congress decides to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 10:43 AM • 23321 views
Ukrainian Foreign Minister to visit Italy for G7 meeting and talks with Borrell and Stoltenberg

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:57 AM • 17939 views
Borrell on the Allies' response to the strikes on Ukraine and Israel: one cannot give the same answer because the circumstances are not the same

EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 05:52 AM • 25133 views
Latvia to send first batch of drones to Ukraine

Latvia will send the first batch of drones produced by its military industry to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:43 PM • 97224 views
More Dutch F-16s arrive in Romania

Three more F-16 fighters from the Netherlands Air Force will arrive at the European F-16 Pilot Training Center in Romania to support the training of Ukrainian pilots.

News of the World • April 16, 01:07 PM • 16926 views
Over 34,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained in the UK

More than 34,000 Ukrainian recruits have been trained in the UK and 12 partner countries as part of Operation Interflex, a training program for the Ukrainian military organized by the UK.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:53 AM • 15689 views
Gas prices in Europe rise to a maximum due to the conflict between Iran and Israel

European natural gas prices continued to rise due to the conflict between Iran and Israel.

News of the World • April 16, 09:55 AM • 16895 views
"Iron Dome for Europe" - Prime Ministers of Poland and Denmark discussed the creation of an air defense system

Poland and Denmark discussed the creation of an effective European missile and air defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome to protect the region.

Politics • April 16, 08:57 AM • 55750 views
Efforts to end the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine in focus at G7 meeting

The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:35 AM • 22824 views
ISW: ex-Wagnerians from the African Corps to be redeployed to Belgorod region

The Russian military command is preparing to redeploy some former members of the Wagner Group from the African Corps to the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border due to delays in the formation of the corps and the need for additional forces in the war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:27 AM • 18884 views
Netanyahu ordered to prepare a list of targets in Iran

Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to prepare options for a balanced response against Iran that would "send a signal" but avoid casualties after Iran's massive attack on Israel is repelled.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:21 AM • 109019 views
“Shaheds” in the skies of Ukraine sound the same as in the skies of the Middle East: Zelensky made another hint to his partners

Zelensky praised the allies' unity and effectiveness in defending against terror in Israeli skies, hinting at similar full support for Ukraine in shooting down drones and missiles to protect lives and prevent further escalation.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:24 PM • 52848 views
"Assistance to Ukraine is not only about Ukraine" - Lithuanian Foreign Minister

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister emphasized that continued assistance to Ukraine is crucial for global stability, not just for Ukraine or the region.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:06 PM • 35008 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the russian fake about the massive sale of hospitals in Ukraine

The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes the russian propaganda fake that the Ukrainian government plans to "sell off the entire healthcare system" by privatizing hospitals and clinics.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:36 PM • 21777 views
MHP's agribusiness has a new direction - vegetable growing

A new direction has emerged in MHP's agribusiness.

Business News • April 15, 01:31 PM • 49572 views
The British Foreign Office explains why Western fighter jets do not shoot down kamikaze drones over Ukraine, as in Israel

The British military will not shoot down kamikaze drones over Ukraine to avoid a direct escalation of the conflict with russia, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:03 PM • 18843 views
Aluminum prices soar to record high after western sanctions on Russian supplies - Bloomberg

Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange soared to a record high after the United States and the United Kingdom imposed new sanctions on Russian aluminum, nickel, and copper supplies.

News of the World • April 15, 12:03 PM • 17494 views
Reconnaissance UAVs and 3 million euros for FPV drones: the Ministry of Defense held a meeting of the Drone Coalition

At the extraordinary meeting, international partners promised to start supplying Ukraine with various modifications of drones, including Canada will provide 450 SkyRanger UAVs, Lithuania will allocate funds for the production of FPV drones, the Netherlands will sign contracts with Denmark and Germany for the supply of Heidrun RQ-35 drones.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:41 AM • 24482 views
Ukraine expects to receive at least 5 mine countermeasures ships

The crews of two mine countermeasures ships provided by the United Kingdom have already been trained and are on duty, and three more ships from the Netherlands and Belgium are expected to arrive, giving Ukraine at least five mine countermeasures ships in total.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 10:14 AM • 20527 views
US military after shooting down drones and missiles launched from Iran and Yemen confirmed that remains postured to support Israel’s defense

U. S. forces, backed by destroyers from U.S. European Command, destroyed more than 80 attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles targeting Israel from Iran and Yemen over the weekend, according to U.S. Central Command.

News of the World • April 15, 06:32 AM • 21327 views
US military destroys 80 drones and 6 missiles flying at Israel

During Saturday's attack, the US military destroyed more than 80 drones and 6 ballistic missiles fired from Iran and Yemen toward Israel.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:05 AM • 50276 views
G7 leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel and warn of risk of escalation

Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:20 PM • 57967 views