Pornhub has ceased operations in France for the second time due to the re-enactment of the age verification law, which requires a third-party verification system. Aylo, the owner of Pornhub, states that the new requirements are ineffective and create risks for user privacy.
Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Tony Radakin, arrived in Kyiv for talks with the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The operational situation at the front and the critical needs of the Ukrainian Defence Forces were discussed.
In Great Britain, teenagers aged 16-17 will gain the right to vote in all general elections, which will be the largest electoral system reform since 1969. This decision by the Labour Party will add up to 9.5 million new voters.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not rule out London's participation in Germany and the US's talks on arms procurement for Ukraine. Discussions are at an early stage between London, Washington, and European countries.
Queen Camilla, wife of King Charles III, celebrates her 78th birthday. Prince William and Kate Middleton congratulated the Prince of Wales's stepmother, noting the strengthening of their relationship.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a new treaty providing for mutual assistance in the event of armed attack and joint development of the Deep Precision Strike missile system. The agreement also covers cooperation in trade, transport, and migration, deepening ties after Brexit.
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 500 jobs in the UK due to falling sales and the trade war with the US. The layoffs will be part of a voluntary program and will primarily affect management.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack. The document also provides for the joint development of a missile system and measures to mitigate the consequences of Brexit.
US President Donald Trump stated that he convinced the Coca-Cola company to use cane sugar instead of corn syrup in drinks for the American market. This initiative is part of the Trump administration's “Make America Healthy Again” program.
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO on arming Ukraine. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Canada, and Great Britain supported the initiative, while the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia refused.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on applying sanctions to Russian sea and air vessels that transport oil, weapons, and military personnel. The sanctions will apply to specific vessels with a unique registration number.
France did not join the initiative of European countries to buy American weapons for Ukraine. President Macron insists on developing Europe's own defense-industrial base.
Two drones attacked the Peshkabir oil fields in northern Iraq, operated by the Norwegian company DNO ASA. As a result of the attack, the field was damaged, but no one was injured.
The US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have set the end of August as the deadline for concluding a nuclear deal with Iran. If an agreement is not reached, the "snapback" mechanism will be triggered, reinstating all UN Security Council sanctions.
European NATO allies and Canada will take on the main role in financing American weapons for Ukraine. This will include air defense systems, ammunition, and other equipment.
American rapper Azealia Banks accused Conor McGregor of sexual harassment, publishing screenshots of alleged intimate photos and threats. In the UK, such actions are considered a criminal offense.
UNN analyzed the cost of studying at ten leading foreign universities where Ukrainians can get higher education. The review includes universities in the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, and Ireland.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that President Trump's priority is to end the war in Ukraine through a long-term negotiated settlement. This was discussed during talks with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Great Britain.
HBO has begun filming the "Harry Potter" series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. The premiere of the first season, which will cover "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," is scheduled for 2027.
Iran and the US have failed to agree on the time, date, and location for resuming talks on Tehran's nuclear program. Iran will not return to negotiations without confidence in their effectiveness, demanding guarantees against future attacks.
The Ukrainian government concluded 200 agreements worth over 13 billion euros at the Recovery Conference in Rome. The funds will be directed towards strengthening air defense, restoring infrastructure, housing, medicine, and supporting IDPs.
Hedgehogs, nocturnal animals, are increasingly appearing during the day due to habitat degradation, chemicals in fields, destruction of vegetation, and food shortages. This is a forced change in their daily rhythm for survival, also caused by climate change and heat.
Donald Trump will make a two-day state visit to Great Britain in September. He will be the first leader to be received by the British monarch on a state visit for the second time.
On Sunday, July 13, a 12-meter business jet crashed at Southend Airport, Essex, leading to a large fire. Emergency services are working at the scene; there is no information about casualties.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had fun at the Italian club Anema e Core in Capri. He sang on the table, waved a flag, and drank champagne from the bottle.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is installing an innovative swimming pool with a movable floor, costing £500,000, at his country estate. The modernization is taking place in a listed building, sparking debate.
The 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will be held online within the next 10 days. The meeting will be co-chaired by Great Britain and Germany.
US President Donald Trump may be denied the right to address the British Parliament during his state visit in September. The Speaker of the House of Commons has not received a request, and MPs have expressed concern over Trump's previous comments.
Retired British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon believes that Russia is seriously considering a scenario of a nuclear strike on Ukraine. He emphasizes that the creation of a Franco-British nuclear alliance could become a deterrent for the Kremlin.
American singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a new charge of possessing a 'weapon' – a tequila bottle – in a London nightclub assault case. The trial is set to begin in October 2026.
