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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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Police continued searches at former home of ex-Prince Andrew a day after his arrestVideo

British police continued searching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home after his arrest. He is under investigation on suspicion of abuse of office related to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

News of the World • February 20, 01:02 PM • 3994 views
Trump reportedly struggled to stay awake at the inaugural Peace Council meeting - mediaVideo

US President Donald Trump, according to the Daily Beast, almost fell asleep during speeches at the inaugural meeting of the "Peace Council". Cameras repeatedly captured him with his eyes closed, which was not the first such incident.

News of the World • February 20, 08:31 AM • 46832 views
Ukraine's defense product exports could reach "several billion dollars" this year - NSDC Deputy Secretary

Ukraine could export military goods and services worth "several billion dollars" this year. The possibility of introducing a tax on these exports is being considered.

Economy • February 20, 07:56 AM • 24755 views
Britain refused the US to use bases for air strikes on Iran

Great Britain did not allow the United States to launch air strikes on Iran from British bases, including Diego Garcia. This decision led to Trump's refusal to support the agreement on the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Politics • February 20, 12:52 AM • 11948 views
"The law must be upheld" - King Charles III reacted to the arrest of his brother Prince Andrew

King Charles III of Great Britain expressed concern over the arrest of his brother, Prince Andrew, who is suspected of abuse of power. He emphasized the need for a full and fair investigation.

Politics • February 19, 02:47 PM • 5651 views
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US vs. Iran: Will there be a major war in the Middle East and what's in it for Ukraine?

Relations between the US and Iran are escalating over Tehran's nuclear program, threatening a major war in the Middle East. Ukraine is interested in peace to avoid rising oil prices and the strengthening of the Russian Federation.

Politics • February 19, 02:46 PM • 93536 views
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Zaluzhnyi's high-profile interview: expert explained whether it can be considered that the election campaign has started in Ukraine

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi gave an interview where he spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive and SBU searches. Political observer Hennadii Dubov analyzed the interview, noting that it is not a bid for elections, but an element of political criticism of the current government.

Politics • February 19, 12:37 PM • 50315 views
Ex-Minister Halushchenko received $13 million in 4 years in office - NABUVideo

NABU and SAP found that former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko received almost $13 million over 4 years. These funds were legalized through a fund on the island of Anguilla and offshore companies.

Society • February 19, 10:24 AM • 4629 views
Former Prince Andrew arrested after police statement on complaint related to Epstein case

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police are investigating a complaint regarding the transfer of confidential materials to Jeffrey Epstein.

News of the World • February 19, 10:20 AM • 5260 views
Trump urges Britain not to cede Diego Garcia island to Mauritius - reason revealed

US President Donald Trump has urged Great Britain to maintain full control over Diego Garcia island. This would allow strikes against Iran if necessary.

Politics • February 19, 09:56 AM • 6607 views
"Come on, Europe": Boris Johnson urges EU to provide Ukraine with all weapons to defeat Russia

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Europe to truly support Ukraine by providing it with all weapons, including long-range missiles. He emphasized the need to stop Russia's "shadow fleet" activities and unfreeze Russian assets.

Politics • February 19, 12:51 AM • 28301 views
We cannot say that the result is sufficient - Zelenskyy on negotiations in Geneva

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the results of the negotiations in Geneva are insufficient. He emphasized the need for further meetings, preferably in February, with the participation of European countries.

Politics • February 18, 06:39 PM • 4692 views
F-series fighters: from the iconic "Top Gun" to the modern F-35PhotoVideo

UNN tells about the uniqueness of American aircraft, how much the machines cost, and what made them popular.

News of the World • February 18, 03:06 PM • 90714 views
Zelenskyy: PURL is a reliable mechanism for American air defense missiles to counter Russian ballistic missiles; we count on its continued operation

The PURL program remains a reliable mechanism for purchasing American air defense missiles. Contributions of $584 million have already been announced for 2026, but the need reaches $15 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:30 PM • 3465 views
SBU searches at the then Commander-in-Chief's office and the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive - Zaluzhnyi gave an interview to AP

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive due to a lack of resources and the SBU searches in 2022, which he regarded as an act of intimidation. He warned the President's Office about his readiness to call in military personnel to protect the command center.

Society • February 18, 01:07 PM • 5356 views
Zelenskyy revealed the task for the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva after noting Russia's attempts to prolong negotiations

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ukrainian negotiators before the second day of talks in Geneva. He noted that Russia is trying to prolong the negotiations and set the task of making them productive.

Politics • February 18, 09:44 AM • 29181 views
One in five Europeans supports dictatorship under certain circumstances - poll

An AboutPeople poll showed that 22% of Europeans consider dictatorship better than democracy in certain cases. 26% support a leader who restricts democratic rights.

Society • February 18, 03:26 AM • 6015 views
Umerov held a "separate meeting" with Western partners after talks with Russia in Geneva

Rustem Umerov met with representatives of the USA, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. The parties discussed the results of the negotiations and synchronized approaches for further steps.

Politics • February 18, 12:10 AM • 7029 views
Halushchenko stated in court that he could find "20-30 million" for bail

Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated in court his readiness to post bail of 20-30 million hryvnias. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and legalizing over 7.4 million US dollars.

Politics • February 17, 04:20 PM • 4925 views
Representatives of a number of European countries are present at the trilateral talks in Geneva - Media

Trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia are taking place in Geneva. National security advisors from France, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain are "monitoring the third negotiation session."

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:35 PM • 3738 views
British delegation arrived at the venue of Russia, US, and Ukraine talks in Geneva - Russian media

The UK delegation, led by Starmer's security adviser Jonathan Powell, arrived in Geneva. It will try to obtain information on the outcomes of the negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:48 PM • 5747 views
SAP prosecutor asks to remand Halushchenko with bail of almost UAH 426 million

The SAP prosecutor requested the arrest or bail of UAH 425 million 984 thousand for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and laundering over USD 7.4 million.

Politics • February 17, 01:57 PM • 2913 views
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SAP will request a million-dollar bail for HalushchenkoPhoto

The relevant issue will be considered in court in the near future.

Society • February 17, 08:25 AM • 34016 views
EU regulator launches probe into Musk's X chatbot over sexualized AI images

The European Data Protection Board has launched an investigation into X's Grok chatbot over the creation of sexualized AI images without consent. This marks another instance of increased regulatory scrutiny on the platform.

News of the World • February 17, 06:48 AM • 4655 views
Trump called Governor Newsom's deal with Great Britain an inappropriate interference in US foreign policy

Trump expressed dissatisfaction with California Governor Newsom's clean energy deal with Great Britain. The White House considers it an interference in US foreign policy, while Newsom calls it a technical partnership.

Politics • February 16, 10:39 PM • 11627 views
Social network X experienced an outage, with complaints coming from various countries

Users of the social network X (formerly Twitter) from Ukraine, the USA, Poland, Great Britain, France, and Germany are reporting outages. The problems concern the operation of the website, the application, and server connection.

Technologies • February 16, 02:07 PM • 2948 views
Ex-Minister Halushchenko served with notice of suspicionPhoto

The SAP and NABU have served a notice of suspicion to former Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko in the "Midas" case. He is accused of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization linked to a fund on the island of Anguilla.

Politics • February 16, 06:15 AM • 34011 views
The UK government is introducing strict safety rules for chatbots to protect children from harmful content

The UK government is closing a legal loophole that allowed AI developers to avoid responsibility for disseminating illegal material. Now, all chatbot providers must comply with the Online Safety Act.

Politics • February 16, 01:02 AM • 4853 views
Launch of strategic plant in Britain to produce ammunition for Ukraine delayed - The Guardian

The new BAE Systems plant in Glascoed, which was supposed to increase the production of shells for Britain and Ukraine, has not yet opened. The delay is due to the decision to double the facility's capacity.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:50 PM • 5580 views
Measles spreading in London schools, dozens of children infected

A measles outbreak has affected seven schools and a nursery in Enfield, London. 34 cases have been confirmed, with some children requiring inpatient treatment.

Health • February 15, 08:04 AM • 6795 views