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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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Ukraine and Iceland sign security agreement

Ukraine and Iceland have signed a comprehensive security agreement that provides long-term economic, humanitarian, defense support and cooperation for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:59 AM • 22714 views
Zelensky commented on the upcoming elections in Britain

Zelensky, commenting on the upcoming early elections in the UK, said that Ukraine will work with the prime minister, who will be elected by the people of Britain.

Politics • May 31, 10:36 AM • 17846 views
It seems that Russians are just smiling at this situation: Zelensky on the ban on hitting the territory of the Russian Federation

Zelensky criticized the ban on the use of Western weapons to hit targets in Russia, saying it was illogical to see Russian terrorists killing Ukrainians but unable to respond, and accused the Russians of simply smiling at the situation.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:10 AM • 20756 views
Ukraine and Sweden sign security agreement

Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement on security cooperation, which strengthens their partnership in the field of security.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 09:07 AM • 23218 views
Now this is not a discussion: the Latvian Foreign Minister rejected discussions about the possible sending of troops to Ukraine

Latvia rejects discussions about deploying troops in Ukraine, but supports Ukraine's right to strike legitimate military installations in Russia with weapons provided, if necessary to protect against Russian aggression.

Politics • May 30, 04:25 PM • 23667 views
Nato has just 5% of air defences needed to protect eastern flank - FT

NATO has only 5% of the air defense capacity needed to defend its eastern flank, according to NATO's own internal calculations.

News of the World • May 30, 02:11 PM • 21452 views
Ukraine will ban sugar exports to EU countries by the end of the year: what is known

Ukraine will ban sugar exports to the EU until the end of 2023, as the quota of 262 thousand tons has already been exhausted.

Economy • May 30, 01:53 PM • 31889 views
The Chinese Defense Ministry responded to accusations of supporting the Russian defense industry: says they are "responsible" for exporting military products

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said China was responsible for exporting military products, responding to the United States ' accusations of supporting the Russian defense industry, and stressed China's desire for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 01:40 PM • 22736 views
European security services believe that a series of fires and attacks on infrastructure is connected with russia

European security services suspect russia of organizing arson attacks and sabotage attacks on infrastructure across Europe in an attempt to destabilize the situation on the continent.

News of the World • May 30, 11:54 AM • 28167 views
Europol conducted the largest operation in history against botnets

Europol conducted the largest-ever operation against botnets, stopping droppers such as Ice, system BC, Pikabot, Smokeloader and Bumblebee, which led to 4 arrests and dismantling of more than 100 servers around the world.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 10:52 AM • 19142 views
In the UK, Parliament was dissolved on the eve of early general elections scheduled for July 4

After British prime minister Rishi Sunak announced the date of early general elections on July 4, deputies resigned.

News of the World • May 30, 08:02 AM • 20341 views
British intelligence explained why the Russian federation canceled the Army Games and "Tank Biathlon"

Russia probably canceled the annual International Army Games and "tank biathlon" competitions to avoid criticism over the diversion of military efforts from the war in Ukraine and the potential reduction in other countries ' participation.

News of the World • May 29, 09:42 AM • 23652 views
The Presidential Administration announced details of the security agreement with Portugal

Ukraine and Portugal signed a bilateral security agreement that provides Ukraine with military support worth at least 126 million euros this year, confirming participation in the F-16 coalition, the International Maritime Security Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition program.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 05:54 PM • 41925 views
White House urges allies not to increase pressure on Tehran despite progress in Iran's nuclear program

Iran has accumulated 142. 1 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, enough for several nuclear warheads, but the United States is urging its allies not to increase pressure on Tehran despite progress in its nuclear program.

News of the World • May 28, 04:03 PM • 25648 views
Ukraine and Belgium sign security agreement: 30 F-16s by 2028 and almost a billion euros in military aid

Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, under which Belgium pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028.

Politics • May 28, 08:03 AM • 22690 views
Oil rises in price amid expectations of US fuel demand ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Tuesday, supported by expectations of strong demand for fuel in the US during the summer car season and ahead of the OPEC+ meeting on June 2, which is expected to extend production cuts.

Economy • May 28, 05:45 AM • 19043 views
Latvia supports Ukraine's strikes with Western weapons against targets in Russia

Latvia supports Ukraine's strikes with Western weapons against legitimate military targets in Russia and calls on NATO allies to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons for such strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:39 AM • 35106 views
More than 300 million children are victims of online sexual abuse every year - study

More than 300 million children are victims of online sexual abuse every year, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh.

News of the World • May 27, 01:46 PM • 17761 views
"Reserve+": more than 14,000 Ukrainians abroad have updated their data

More than 14,000 Ukrainians abroad in 124 countries have updated their accounts through the Reserve+ app. Ukrainians living in Poland, Germany, and Canada are in the lead.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 11:42 AM • 26825 views
NATO discusses possibility to protect skies over western Ukraine - media

Some NATO countries are discussing expanding their support for Ukraine by providing military training, logistics, air defense, and possibly protecting the skies over western Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:48 AM • 43476 views
NATO PA calls for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons on Russian territory

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly called for Ukraine to be allowed to use Western weapons on Russian territory, although this decision was met with resistance from some members.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:32 AM • 19235 views
NYT: Russia is conducting a sabotage campaign in Europe to disrupt arms shipments to Ukraine

Russia is conducting a sabotage campaign across Europe to disrupt arms shipments to Ukraine, setting fires and recruiting locals to carry out attacks in order to slow down military aid to Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 07:35 PM • 68253 views
Russia produces artillery shells three times faster than Ukraine's Western allies - Sky News

Russia produces artillery shells three times faster and four times cheaper than Ukraine's Western allies, leading to a significant gap in artillery power at the front.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 03:51 PM • 27125 views
Rishi Sunak promises to bring back military service for 18-year-olds in Britain

Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, announced plans to reinstate compulsory national service for 18-year-olds, requiring them to serve in the military for 12 months or perform civilian duties on weekends.

News of the World • May 26, 06:54 AM • 32039 views
Romania arrests a suspect of spying for Russia: he photographed military equipment near the border with Ukraine

A Romanian citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Russia by observing, photographing and transmitting information about NATO military facilities and equipment.

News of the World • May 24, 10:45 AM • 17503 views
"Irresponsible slander": China rejects British accusations of transferring lethal aid to russia

Beijing denies UK accusations of supplying lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine, denouncing the allegations as baseless slander and emphasizing its position on peace and dialogue to resolve the conflict.

Politics • May 23, 05:42 PM • 53526 views
Britain sends Ukraine a military package worth more than €217 million to strengthen air and sea defense

The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a military aid package worth more than €217 million to strengthen its air and sea defenses, including air defense radars, radar decoys, electronic warfare systems, small boats, and reconnaissance drones.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:01 AM • 16632 views
Israel fears ICC arrest warrants for top officials over Gaza war

Israel is concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants for its top officials on charges related to the war against Hamas in Gaza.

News of the World • May 23, 05:50 AM • 17291 views
Zelenskiy plans to join D-Day events in France and G7 meeting in Italy - Politico

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to attend D-Day celebrations in France and the G7 summit in Italy next month to appeal to the West for military support, demanding the confiscation of Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.

Politics • May 22, 06:42 PM • 58554 views
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls early parliamentary elections for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced early parliamentary elections in the UK to be held on July 4, citing the need for the country to choose its future amid global challenges such as the war in Ukraine and the threat of extremism.

News of the World • May 22, 04:35 PM • 33076 views