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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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G7 set to form Ukraine aid fund using income from frozen Russian assets - Nikkei

The G7 countries plan to create a fund that uses revenues from frozen Russian assets to provide financial assistance to Ukraine without requiring a refund, media reports say.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 02:06 PM • 30113 views
G7 plans to send tough warning to Chinese banks about ties with Russia - Reuters

The G7 is expected to issue a strict warning to small Chinese banks to stop helping Russia evade Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Economy • June 10, 05:59 AM • 23566 views
Ballpoint pen day, World Ice Cream Day, International heraldry day. What else can you celebrate on June 10

The first ballpoint pen in 1888 was patented by the American John laud. However, due to imperfect design and poor Ink, The American invention did not gain popularity. In the 30s of the twentieth century, Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro and his brother, chemist Gyorgy Biro, became interested in creating a ballpoint pen.

UNN Lite • June 10, 03:17 AM • 122959 views
Two more vessels attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Two ships were attacked by rockets near Aden, Yemen, which caused a fire on one of the ships, but no one was injured.

News of the World • June 9, 09:06 AM • 28783 views
Coalition of instructors to help Ukraine: Macron's initiative was not supported by the United States, Germany, Italy and Spain-mass media

France offered to form a" coalition of instructors " to send to Ukraine, but the initiative was opposed by the United States, Germany, Italy and Spain due to concerns about the risks of escalation and further involvement of the West in the war.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 08:36 AM • 31314 views
ATVs, hexacycles and buggies: more than 110 samples of vehicles allowed for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to the Ministry of Defense, the range of vehicle categories is quite extensive and includes armored vehicles, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles and special vehicles. The APU fleet now has equipment manufactured in more than 20 countries, including the United States, Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and others.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 03:06 PM • 30124 views
Russia, China wrangle with US over UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire plan - Reuters

Russia and China, which have the right of veto in the UN Security Council, expressed concern on Thursday about a US draft resolution that will support the proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden on a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

News of the World • June 7, 01:57 PM • 19919 views
International partners condemn Russia's nuclear threats and chemical attacks-foreign ministry

International partners are concerned about reports that the intensity of Russia's chemical attacks against Ukraine's security and Defense Forces is increasing, as is the variety of chemical ammunition that Russian troops use on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:45 PM • 50768 views
Anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy: Zelensky joined the ceremony

World leaders, including Volodymyr Zelensky, gathered in French Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings during World War II.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 03:12 PM • 49057 views
ECB cuts interest rates in euro area for the first time in 5 years

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years, lowering the base rate from 4% to 3. 75% for 20 euro zone countries, following the example of the Bank of Canada and ahead of the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.

Economy • June 6, 02:18 PM • 21820 views
80 years since the Normandy landings: world leaders celebrate D-Day anniversary

At a ceremony in France, world leaders celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II. Politicians called for the protection of freedom and democracy and promised support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 01:59 PM • 22942 views
EU to consider G7 plan for use of profits from Russian assets after G7 summit

Finance ministers will consider using the profits from immobilized Russian assets in the West to provide a large-scale loan to Ukraine after the G7 summit in June.

Economy • June 6, 08:05 AM • 23075 views
Zelenskyi discussed strengthening defense cooperation with Sunak: priorities - air defense and long-range weapons

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:14 PM • 38072 views
In Britain banknotes with King Charles III were put into circulation

The Bank of England has issued new banknotes with a portrait of King Charles III, gradually replacing the previous ones with the image of Queen Elizabeth II.

News of the World • June 5, 11:47 AM • 15360 views
Zelensky will travel to France on Friday to meet with Macron

Volodymyr Zelensky will visit France on June 6 to meet with Emmanuel Macron and discuss the situation in Ukraine.

Politics • June 4, 06:19 PM • 34826 views
Only the defeat of the aggressor can guarantee peace: Podolyak explained why restrictions on Western weapons for Ukraine should be lifted

With such a volume of aggression and war crimes on the part of the Russian Federation, real peace can only be guaranteed in the event of a military victory for Ukraine. It is the partners who should abandon delays and provide Kiev with weapons.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 03:04 PM • 22299 views
Great Britain and Latvia announced a tender for the purchase of FPV drones for Ukraine

The United Kingdom and Latvia have announced a tender for the purchase of drones from Western manufacturers for supply to Ukraine as part of the coalition to create the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:40 PM • 38009 views
June 4: World tooth decay day, international Corgi day

Today, on the Fourth of June, many countries around the world host various events on the occasion of World caries day, which was established in the United States in 2013. According to who, tooth decay occurs worldwide in 60-90% of school-age children and almost 100% of adults.

UNN Lite • June 4, 03:03 AM • 117322 views
Russia has expanded personal sanctions against the UK

Russia has expanded personal sanctions against British politicians, experts and journalists for allegedly covering events in Russia in a negative and unreliable way.

News of the World • June 3, 02:18 PM • 20489 views
Russia threatens the United States with "serious consequences" for allowing Ukraine to strike with American weapons

Russia is threatening the United States with" serious consequences " for allowing Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American weapons, calling on the United States to take Putin's warnings seriously.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 02:11 PM • 27321 views
More than three thousand foreign components have already been found in weapons used by the enemy to attack Ukraine

More than 3,000 foreign components from more than 30 countries, including Western and Asian countries, have been found in weapons used by Russia to attack Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 12:57 PM • 18904 views
The Economist: Ukraine has turned Crimea into a source of depletion of Russian resources

On the eve of the appearance of the first F-16 fighters, Ukraine is conducting an active campaign to eliminate the Russian air defense network in the occupied Crimea. Analysts say that the Ukrainians systematically make Crimea " unsuitable for the presence of Russian troops there.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 12:40 PM • 23405 views
China says it has identified two MI6 spies in central government agencies

China has identified two central government employees, Wang and his wife Zhou, as spies recruited by the British intelligence agency MI6 as part of an exchange and financial incentive program to collect intelligence.

Politics • June 3, 04:15 AM • 27759 views
Almost 1.5 million people liable for military service updated their data – Ministry of Defense

About 1. 5 million Ukrainians liable for military service, including conscripts and reservists, updated their data through the shopping center and joint venture, the Central Administrative District and the Reserve+ mobile application, which remains the leader among data update platforms.

Society • June 2, 03:20 PM • 42261 views
The Telegraph: British intelligence will focus on spies from Russia, China and Iran

British intelligence agency MI5 will focus more resources on counterintelligence operations against spies from Russia, China and Iran due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, the growing number of Chinese agents and organized crime activities in Iran.

Politics • June 2, 06:15 AM • 80645 views
The Houthis announced another strike on an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

The Houthis claimed to have conducted six operations against the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, an American destroyer, and three commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 01:13 AM • 102922 views
Odessa RMA calculated international assistance from partners

The Odessa regional state administration has received significant assistance from international partners, including the EU, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, the United States and Norway. Partners transfer medical equipment, ambulances, electric generators and other support for the restoration and development of the region.

Society • June 1, 12:58 PM • 34924 views
It Coalition has already raised 58 million euros to help Ukraine, Spain will soon join the initiative-Defense Ministry

The IT coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg, raised 58 million euros to help Ukraine, and Spain soon joined the initiative.

Politics • May 31, 02:10 PM • 24282 views
FT: EU may introduce new duties on goods from Russia and use the funds received to support Ukraine

The EU is considering imposing import duties on Russian goods such as food, nuclear fuel and medicines to reduce Russia's export revenues and use the funds received to support Ukraine in the ongoing war.

News of the World • May 31, 01:07 PM • 20690 views
Ukraine and Norway sign security agreement

Ukraine and Norway signed a security agreement in Stockholm, while Norway pledged to provide long-term military and non-military support to Ukraine, including allocating more than 6 billion euros for 2023-2027.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 11:29 AM • 24010 views