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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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EU convenes urgent meeting over upcoming US-Russia talks on Ukraine - Kallas

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas is convening a meeting of EU member states' foreign ministers on August 11. The position on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war and the situation in the Gaza Strip will be discussed.

Politics • August 10, 05:27 PM • 6799 views
US stops funding war in Ukraine and seeks peaceful settlement - VanceVideo

US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the United States will no longer fund the war in Ukraine, as Americans are "tired of sending money to this conflict." Washington seeks a peaceful settlement involving the leaders of the US, Ukraine, and Russia.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 04:06 PM • 7875 views
White House does not rule out President Zelenskyy's presence in Alaska during Trump-Putin meeting - Media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be present at the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The White House did not rule out Zelenskyy's participation in some meetings, although he was not named as a summit participant.

Politics • August 10, 11:55 AM • 5142 views
Finland is ready to present a budget that significantly restricts aid to refugees from Ukraine

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra proposes to abolish integration benefits, which will save 317 million euros. This will mainly affect Ukrainians, who constitute the majority of aid recipients.

Politics • August 10, 10:51 AM • 4176 views
Radioactive water from British nuclear submarine base leaked into sea - media

Radioactive water from a British nuclear submarine base entered the sea due to ruptures in old pipes. The regulator detected a leak of radioactive material into Loch Long.

News of the World • August 10, 08:12 AM • 14709 views
European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting

European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's planned meeting with Vladimir Putin. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their readiness to cooperate to achieve a just peace.

Politics • August 10, 07:53 AM • 11703 views
European leaders seek participation in Ukraine talks - Times

French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer emphasized the importance of Ukrainian and European participation in resolving Russia's war. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin, where the cessation of Russia's aggression in Ukraine will be discussed.

Politics • August 10, 07:19 AM • 5472 views
Starmer and Macron to "stay in close contact" ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron will stay in close contact ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. The leaders discussed support for Ukraine and Trump's efforts to end the war.

Politics • August 10, 04:17 AM • 11047 views
Support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia: European leaders issued a joint statement ahead of Trump's meeting with Putin

Leaders of European countries supported Donald Trump's efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and achieving peace. They emphasized the importance of diplomacy, support for Ukraine, and pressure on Russia.

Politics • August 9, 11:48 PM • 6570 views
Yermak revealed details of the meeting with JD Vance and European security advisorsPhoto

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak shared details of a meeting in Great Britain with US Vice President JD Vance and European security advisors. Support for Ukraine and conditions for lasting peace were discussed.

Politics • August 9, 08:18 PM • 7093 views
Yermak met with JD Vance and European security representatives in Britain: first detailsPhoto

A security meeting took place in Great Britain with the participation of representatives from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe. British Foreign Minister David Lammy confirmed the presence of Andriy Yermak and JD Vance.

Politics • August 9, 07:43 PM • 8432 views
New offensive operation in the Gaza Strip: five countries issued a statement regarding Israel's plan

Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand condemned Israel's plans for Gaza. They called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid.

News of the World • August 9, 07:13 PM • 7908 views
Putin offers limited truce before meeting with Trump - The Economist

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has proposed a limited ceasefire in the air and at sea before meeting with Donald Trump. The parties' positions differ significantly, and Russian bombing continues.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:27 PM • 30012 views
Ukraine's future cannot be decided without Ukrainians: Macron after talks with Zelenskyy, Starmer, and MerzPhoto

French President Emmanuel Macron declared strong support for Ukraine after talks with the leaders of Germany and Britain. He emphasized that Ukraine's future cannot be decided without Ukrainians, who are fighting for their freedom.

Politics • August 9, 04:23 PM • 6717 views
Five terrifying horror series: what to watch on a hot weekendVideo

A selection of five new horror series released in 2023-2024 is presented. Among them: "Mayfair Witches", "The Foundling", "Lockwood & Co.", "Hysteria" and "Dead Boy Detectives".

Society • August 9, 01:49 PM • 275206 views
It is important that Russians do not manage to deceive anyone again: Zelenskyy discussed the diplomatic situation with Macron

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, exchanging views on the diplomatic situation. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a real end to the war and reliable security foundations.

Politics • August 9, 12:21 PM • 4823 views
Zelenskyy discussed peace efforts with Starmer: stated a shared vision on the "danger of the Russian plan"

President Zelenskyy held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They agreed on the necessity of sustainable peace for Ukraine and the danger of Russian plans.

Politics • August 9, 10:49 AM • 3239 views
Canada joined the reduction of the price cap on Russian oil

Canada is lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $47. 60 per barrel. This decision increases economic pressure on Russia due to the war in Ukraine.

Economy • August 9, 10:06 AM • 5116 views
Losses and Ukrainian counterattacks likely thwarted Russia's plans for a buffer zone in Sumy region - British intelligence

Russian troops likely seized about 500-550 sq. km of Ukrainian territory in July 2025, continuing their offensive in the Donetsk region. At the same time, losses and Ukrainian counterattacks likely thwarted Russia's plans to create a buffer zone in the Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 09:15 AM • 4581 views
Witkoff may join Ukraine and allies' meeting before Trump's talks with Putin - FT

Trump's representative Steve Witkoff, who discussed a territorial exchange plan with the Kremlin, may participate in negotiations in the UK. These negotiations are intended to coordinate positions before the Trump-Putin summit on peace in Ukraine.

Politics • August 9, 07:49 AM • 10203 views
UK to host meeting of Ukraine and its allies before Trump-Putin talks - Axios

High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe will meet in the UK to coordinate positions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. This comes amid concerns that Trump might accept Putin's proposals without considering Ukraine's interests.

Politics • August 8, 11:51 PM • 17604 views
Yermak held talks with national security advisors: discussed a just peace for Ukraine

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held an online conversation with national security advisors from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and NATO representatives. They discussed the coordination of positions to achieve a sustainable and just peace for Ukraine.

Politics • August 8, 08:12 PM • 8588 views
Witkoff to discuss results of his meeting with Putin with allies

US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will hold a video conference with representatives of Ukraine and Europe. He will share details of his negotiations with Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible meeting between Trump and the Kremlin leader.

Politics • August 7, 06:38 PM • 6411 views
For a quick snack: top original sandwiches from around the worldPhoto

UNN reveals five unique sandwich recipes from different corners of the world. Learn how to make Mexican pambazo, Middle Eastern shawarma, French pan bagnat, British cucumber sandwich, and Argentinian choripán.

UNN Lite • August 7, 11:02 AM • 292192 views
Britain denies asylum to Ukrainian refugees, calling western regions safe - BBC

Since the beginning of the year, Great Britain has massively denied permanent asylum to Ukrainians. The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs considers the western regions of Ukraine sufficiently safe, which contradicts the recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Our people abroad • August 7, 09:36 AM • 3631 views
July was the third hottest: expert warned that heat records have stopped, but not climate change

July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.

News of the World • August 7, 07:29 AM • 2945 views
Trump told Merz that Witkoff and Putin's meeting was “more productive than expected”

US President Donald Trump informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was more productive than expected. Earlier, a possible meeting between Trump and Putin, and then with Zelenskyy, was discussed.

Politics • August 6, 08:01 PM • 3435 views
British PM joined Zelenskyy's conversation with Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The conversation took place against the backdrop of White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

Politics • August 6, 06:30 PM • 9600 views
Partners pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for the next heating season - VereshchukPhoto

Ukraine's partners have pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for vulnerable households for the 2025-2026 heating season. Each household can receive UAH 19,400.

Society • August 6, 04:59 PM • 3874 views
Payments to Ukrainians in various European countries: where they pay more, and where less

Ukrainians who were forced to leave for European countries receive different amounts of state aid. Payments vary from daily allowances in Sweden to over a thousand euros in Belgium, while Germany provides "citizen's allowance."

Society • August 6, 01:14 PM • 5050 views