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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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Neutral countries should join NATO if they need protection-British Defense Secretary

Neutral countries that enjoy the protection of NATO, but are not its members, should join the military alliance, says British Defense Secretary Grant Schapps.

News of the World • May 22, 01:02 PM • 18017 views
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, Israel recalls ambassadors

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors and summon their representatives to protest.

News of the World • May 22, 10:45 AM • 17401 views
British man accused of spying on Hong Kong found dead

A 37-year-old former British Marine accused of spying for Chinese intelligence has been found dead in a park near London under unclear circumstances.

News of the World • May 22, 06:43 AM • 21327 views
The Pentagon announced the transfer of strategic bombers to Britain

The United States has deployed four B-52 strategic bombers to the United Kingdom for planned exercises with NATO allies and regional partners.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 03:51 AM • 117565 views
The Booker Prize was awarded to German Jenny Erbenbeck

German writer Jenny Erbenbeck won the International Booker Prize for her novel Kairos about the devastating relationship between a young woman and an elderly man in East Berlin in the 1980s, sharing a £ 50,000 prize with translator Michael Hoffmann.

Culture • May 21, 10:57 PM • 20374 views
London-Singapore flight caught in turbulence: one passenger was killed, 30 others were injured

A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER plane collided with severe turbulence during a flight from the UK to Singapore, injuring 30 people and killing one passenger. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.

News of the World • May 21, 02:23 PM • 17965 views
Planning of Sea Breeze exercises is being coordinated at the conference in Britain-Pletenchuk

The conference in the UK discusses the planning of Joint International exercises Sea Breeze with a focus on mine clearance with the participation of Ukrainian Mine Action ships stationed in Scotland.

Politics • May 21, 01:38 PM • 13495 views
UN Security Council rejects Russian draft resolution to ban weapons in space

The Russian draft UN resolution on the prohibition of weapons in outer space did not receive the necessary votes in the 15-member Security Council.

News of the World • May 21, 09:09 AM • 21691 views
UK does not support ICC Prosecutor's decision on Netanyahu's arrest warrant

The British Foreign Office does not support the decision of the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that the investigation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict does not fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC, as Israel is not a party to the Rome Statute.

Politics • May 21, 02:59 AM • 23839 views
NATO countries support Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems

NATO partners support Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems through financial and technical contributions.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 10:12 PM • 26543 views
"Total mobilization" of the Russian economy is impossible - British Defense Minister

The Russian president will not be able to fully transfer the Russian economy to war mode due to the lack of labor, which makes it impossible to wage a long-term war.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 02:03 PM • 20780 views
British intelligence: labor duty may be returned in Russia because of the war

Due to the labor shortage caused by the war in Ukraine, Russia is considering amending its labor laws to allow temporary relocation of workers to labor shortage areas with their consent.

News of the World • May 20, 10:03 AM • 17762 views
G7 allies are set on US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine - FT

The G7 allies are set on a US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine even before a potential Trump presidency, the FT reports.

Economy • May 20, 09:22 AM • 52665 views
Shares of Keyword Studios have risen sharply amid reports of a possible $2.79 billion deal from EQT

European private equity group EQT is in talks to buy Dublin-based video game developer Keywords Studios for $2. 79 billion, sending Keywords Studios' share price to its highest level since March 13.

News of the World • May 20, 08:42 AM • 16091 views
Britain has sent Ukraine a new military aid package: what it includes

The UK has announced that it has sent a new military aid package to Ukraine, including 1 million rounds of ammunition, 80 air defense missiles, and 20 armored landing vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 07:53 AM • 101488 views
Houthis attack a Panama-flagged tanker carrying Russian oil to China with a missile

The Houthis attacked a tanker carrying oil from Novorossiysk to China with an anti-ship missile. The strike caused flooding, which disabled the engines and steering unit, but the crew was able to regain control of the ship and continue to move.

News of the World • May 19, 10:26 AM • 31645 views
President: Ukraine has only about 25% of necessary air defense equipment

Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 10:30 AM • 91304 views
Heads of foreign affairs committees of the world condemn the law on "foreign agents" adopted in Georgia

The chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the US, EU, Ukraine and other countries have condemned Georgia's controversial "foreign agents" law, saying it undermines democracy and contradicts Georgia's goal of Western integration.

News of the World • May 17, 09:44 AM • 25561 views
British Defense Minister Calls russia's Expulsion of British Attaché a "Desperate" Step

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps called it a "desperate" move by Russia to expel the British Defense Attaché from moscow, arguing that the russian attaché in the UK was acting as a spy, while the British attaché was merely representing the UK's support for Ukraine against russia's illegal invasion.

Politics • May 16, 10:12 PM • 101292 views
Retaliatory step: moscow expels british defense attaché from russia

Russia has declared the British Defense Attaché in Moscow "persona non grata" in response to the UK's expulsion of the Russian Defense Attaché from London.

News of the World • May 16, 03:31 PM • 20362 views
Eurobank warns of risks to financial stability due to geopolitics and global elections

Geopolitical tensions and a tight election schedule around the world pose risks to financial stability, the European Central Bank warns in its latest Financial Stability Review.

Economy • May 16, 12:37 PM • 20147 views
UK to release some prisoners early to relieve overcrowded prisons

The UK government will allow for the early release of some prisoners nearing the end of their sentences and the postponement of court hearings to reduce the number of prisoners in overcrowded prisons.

News of the World • May 16, 11:47 AM • 21366 views
British intelligence analyzes economic situation in Ukraine against the backdrop of war

According to a British intelligence report, Ukraine's economy remains resilient, with real economic growth projected at 3% in 2024, despite Russia's invasion and attacks on energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:11 AM • 17841 views
Latvia to provide €10 million for ammunition procurement initiative for Ukraine

Latvia will allocate 10 million euros to purchase more than 3,000 large-caliber 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 09:53 PM • 21891 views
Umerov speaks with British Defense Minister: discusses situation at the front and needs of the Armed Forces

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the current situation on the battlefield and the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army with UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:57 AM • 18286 views
EU Council announces sanctions against participants in Iran's missile program

The EU has expanded the scope of possible sanctions against Iran to include not only those involved in the UAV program, but also anyone who helps Tehran produce missiles.

News of the World • May 14, 10:50 AM • 20308 views
Sony names new PlayStation executives after Jim Ryan resigns

Sony has appointed Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino to lead the PlayStation division, sharing responsibility for the platform and gaming businesses.

News of the World • May 14, 08:49 AM • 22804 views
"Extremely dangerous moment": British Foreign Secretary on Russia's success in Kharkiv region

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron called Russia's offensive in the Kharkiv region "an extremely dangerous moment" and "Putin's unjustified, illegal invasion of an independent, sovereign country. "

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:20 AM • 83819 views
Britain announces the largest military aid package to Ukraine worth 500 million pounds

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with the largest military aid package worth 500 million pounds, including 4 million rounds of ammunition, more than 1,600 missiles and 400 vehicles, including 160 Husky armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 02:15 PM • 28527 views
Eurovision 2024 Final: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

Ukrainian representatives alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform the song "Teresa & Maria" under number 2 in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11.

Culture • May 11, 06:57 AM • 109381 views