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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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Trump criticized NATO and said the US would "remember" their reaction to Iran

The US President called the alliance a paper tiger over its stance on the Strait of Hormuz. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Britain over restrictions on bases.

Politics • March 26, 06:40 PM • 7219 views
X social network experienced an outagePhoto

X users report problems with the feed and app in the US, EU, and Ukraine. Most complaints concern the mobile application and website.

Technologies • March 26, 07:36 AM • 3228 views
Princess Beatrice advised to leave Great Britain due to Prince Andrew scandal

Former minister Nadine Dorries urged Beatrice to move abroad due to the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew. This will help preserve her relationship with Edoardo Mozzi.

Society • March 26, 05:32 AM • 6233 views
Britain to begin forceful interception of Russian shadow fleet vessels

British forces will inspect Russian tankers in their waters to block Putin's revenues. This will force the aggressor to choose more expensive routes bypassing the English Channel.

Economy • March 26, 04:31 AM • 5154 views
Archaeologists found the remains of the legendary d'Artagnan - Media

Archaeologists discovered the remains in a church in Maastricht at the altar. The skeleton's DNA will be compared with the descendants of the musketeer captain to confirm the identity.

News of the World • March 25, 09:14 PM • 16252 views
HBO unveiled the first teaser for the Harry Potter seriesPhotoVideo

In one of the frames also shown by HBO, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter prepares for a Quidditch match. The HBO Max series will premiere this Christmas.

Culture • March 25, 08:49 PM • 6925 views
Suspects arrested in Britain for arson of Jewish organization's ambulances

Police arrested two men for setting fire to four vehicles belonging to Hatzola Northwest. Investigators are examining the incident's connection to extremism and Iran.

News of the World • March 25, 05:19 PM • 6038 views
Starmer convenes emergency meeting over threat to British economy amid war with Iran

The British Prime Minister will discuss with the government the risks to energy markets and inflation rising to 5%. Investors are recording a record 20-year fall in government bonds.

News of the World • March 23, 12:56 AM • 13282 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Ukraine's readiness to share its defense experience with the world

Ukraine offers security partnership to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Foreign Minister emphasized the effectiveness of Ukrainian technologies.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:17 PM • 6947 views
Iranian missiles can reach London, Paris, and Berlin - The Times

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base, demonstrating its ability to strike targets in Europe. The IDF warns of a nuclear weapons threat.

News of the World • March 22, 02:18 PM • 9264 views
Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz for ships to pass, but there are exceptions

Iran's ambassador announced the opening of the strait amid Trump's threats to destroy the country's power plants. The US demands an end to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

News of the World • March 22, 01:24 PM • 99384 views
Zelenskyy: we are working on confiscating oil from Russian shadow fleet vessels

Ukraine and its partners are developing a mechanism to block tankers and seize raw materials. France has already detained a sanctioned vessel carrying Russian oil.

Economy • March 21, 07:30 PM • 7209 views
Ukrainians in the USA, Canada, and Great Britain will be able to receive passports at VFS company centers - MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is launching the delivery of foreign passports through 35 VFS centers in the USA, Canada, and Great Britain. The service will become available after verification starting next week.

Society • March 21, 02:28 PM • 6327 views
US and Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facility in Natanz - media

The US and Israel attacked a nuclear facility in Natanz. Donald Trump declared a military victory and is considering a blockade of Iran's Kharg Island.

News of the World • March 21, 10:45 AM • 10223 views
Britain allowed the US to use its bases for strikes on Iran

The British government has approved the use of military bases to destroy Iran's missile facilities. This decision was made to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • March 20, 11:05 PM • 11394 views
Trump called NATO "cowards" and declared a "military victory" over IranPhoto

The US President criticized allies for refusing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced victory over Iran and mentioned NATO's passivity.

News of the World • March 20, 03:56 PM • 6675 views
Trump plans to seize Kharg Island to unblock the Strait of Hormuz - media

The US administration is considering occupying the Iranian island to restore oil exports. Three Marine units have already been dispatched to the region.

News of the World • March 20, 03:05 PM • 6054 views
Oil prices fall amid discussions between the US and allies on efforts to increase supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude fell to $107 due to US plans to lift sanctions on Iranian cargoes. G7 countries are preparing measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • March 20, 02:56 PM • 6572 views
Ukraine expands joint drone production with a number of European countries - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced UAV co-production with Germany, Britain, and France. The development of systems for working in the ocean and underwater is also underway.

Politics • March 20, 02:41 PM • 5189 views
French Navy seizes Russian 'shadow' tanker Deyna flying Mozambique flag

France detained the vessel Deyna off the coast of Algeria for violating sanctions. President Macron announced a fight against the financing of Russia's war efforts.

News of the World • March 20, 12:18 PM • 5258 views
EU prepares for multi-year energy crisis due to attacks on Qatar - Media

Iranian attacks on Qatar's gas processing plant have caused fuel shortages in Europe. EU leaders are calling for a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities.

News of the World • March 20, 09:12 AM • 7340 views
Seven countries condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz - statement text

Seven countries demand an end to attacks on ships and oil infrastructure. The US is preparing to deploy troops and request $200 billion for war.

News of the World • March 20, 08:30 AM • 6832 views
Sybiha calls for stronger sanctions against Russia due to escalation risks in Europe

Andriy Sybiha called for stronger sanctions and the arrest of Russia's shadow fleet due to the threat to Europe. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine insists on the adoption of the 20th package of EU sanctions.

News of the World • March 19, 11:33 AM • 4550 views
Ukraine again ranked 111th in the happiness index, Finland is first for the ninth time in a row

Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.

Society • March 19, 07:25 AM • 67262 views
Spain to provide Ukraine with 1 billion euros in military aid in 2026 - Sanchez

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new aid package and joint weapons production. Total support from Spain has already reached 4 billion euros.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 12:52 PM • 5419 views
Macron and Merz to discuss fate of troubled $100 billion FCAS fighter project - media

The leaders of France and Germany will hold talks on the future of the FCAS combat system. The project is under threat due to disputes between Dassault and Airbus.

News of the World • March 18, 08:05 AM • 5043 views
Zelenskyy proposed a new air defense model to Britain, taking into account war experienceVideo

The President proposed stationing Ukrainian interception groups and radars at British bases. Ukraine is ready to defend Europe from Iranian drone attacks.

News of the World • March 17, 11:09 PM • 6955 views
Zelenskyy, Starmer, and Rutte met in London. They discussed joint weapons production

In London, joint weapons production and strengthening air defense with missiles were discussed. The leaders also analyzed Iran's influence on the security of Ukraine and all of Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 07:25 PM • 6177 views
Zelenskyy and Starmer signed a declaration on deepening defense cooperation in London

The leaders discussed joint weapons production and strengthening air defense with new missiles. The parties agreed on steps to combat Russia's shadow tanker fleet.

Economy • March 17, 06:46 PM • 6791 views
At the request of the USA, Ukraine helps allies in the fight against drones - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dispatch of specialists to combat drones. This cooperation is part of a drone agreement proposed by the US.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:48 PM • 5764 views