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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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European leaders to discuss peace plan for Russia's war against Ukraine in Berlin on Monday - media

About a dozen European heads of state and government will meet in Berlin on Monday to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to be among those present.

Politics • December 10, 03:50 PM • 3784 views
A meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine was announced for Thursday: what will be discussed

The coalition of the willing to support Ukraine will hold a remote meeting on December 11. This will take place after Zelenskyy's negotiations with E3 leaders on a peace plan.

Politics • December 10, 02:14 PM • 3517 views
US plans to introduce mandatory social media checks for visa-free travelers

The US proposes to introduce mandatory checks of social media history for the past five years for visa-free travelers. This concerns citizens of 40 countries who use the ESTA electronic system and raises concerns due to the predicted drop in the number of foreign tourists.

Politics • December 10, 02:06 PM • 3525 views
Starmer confirms death of British serviceman in Ukraine: details revealed

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed the death of 28-year-old Lance Corporal George Hooley in Ukraine. The serviceman died in an accident far from the front line while Ukrainian forces were testing a new defense system.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 12:40 PM • 4352 views
European military aid will not compensate Kyiv for the lack of support from the US - experts

The volume of aid to Ukraine this year may be the lowest since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. European military aid will not compensate for the deficit due to reduced support from the United States.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 11:57 AM • 3646 views
Trump's attacks force Europe to accelerate 'post-American' defense plans - Politico

Donald Trump is forcing EU leaders to confront a future in which America is no longer their primary security guarantor. Europe must organize its own defense much faster than anyone could have imagined.

Politics • December 10, 11:35 AM • 21286 views
Poland plans to sell more military equipment tested in Ukraine to allies - Bloomberg

Polish state-owned defense company PGZ plans to increase exports of military equipment tested in Ukraine and dual-use products. The company aims to increase the share of exports and dual-use products to one-third of its revenue.

News of the World • December 10, 09:40 AM • 3915 views
Scientists have discovered that dinosaurs, particularly diplodocus, could have been as colorful as birdsPhoto

Research on 145-million-year-old sauropod fossilized skin revealed the presence of various melanosomes. This suggests that dinosaurs could have had diverse colors, similar to modern birds.

News of the World • December 10, 07:38 AM • 18783 views
Growing disagreements between Europe and the US over Ukraine have become a "gift" for Putin - CNN

US President Donald's statement about Europe as an "undemocratic obstacle" was a godsend for the Russian regime. Russian policy aims to undermine European support for Ukraine and exploit the opportunity to sow doubts about the viability of the NATO alliance.

Politics • December 10, 06:57 AM • 4862 views
Britain expands sanctions against Russia: Dugin, Zvinchuk propagandists and five organizations added

Great Britain has expanded its sanctions list to include two individuals and five legal entities. Restrictions have been imposed against Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin, blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk, and organizations associated with them.

Politics • December 10, 04:28 AM • 4578 views
Zelenskyy's rating drops to 20.3% after corruption scandal – Info Sapiens poll results

Support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fallen to 20. 3% amid a corruption scandal, a 4% decrease since October. He remains the most popular candidate, ahead of Valerii Zaluzhnyi (19.1%) and Kyrylo Budanov (5.1%).

Society • December 9, 06:58 PM • 6611 views
British soldier dies in Ukraine due to unfortunate conclusion

A British Armed Forces serviceman died on December 9 in Ukraine as a result of an accident. He sustained injuries while observing the testing of a new defense system by the Ukrainian military.

News of the World • December 9, 06:04 PM • 3462 views
Zelenskyy entered the ranking of the most influential people in Europe: what places did Trump and Putin get?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took 14th place in Politico's ranking of the most influential people in Europe. The ranking was topped by US President Donald Trump, and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was placed 5th.

Politics • December 9, 02:11 PM • 29108 views
US concerned about impunity of Russian spies in Mexico

Mexico refused to expel more than two dozen Russian spies operating under diplomatic cover, despite their identification by the CIA. Russia has intensified its intelligence activities in Mexico since the invasion of Ukraine, leveraging its proximity to the US and weaker surveillance levels.

Politics • December 9, 11:17 AM • 3923 views
Russia's assets worth over $130 billion for Ukraine: EU may announce confiscation soon

The European Union may announce a decision on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets within two weeks. These funds, up to 100 billion pounds sterling, or over 130 billion US dollars, include 8 billion pounds sterling (over 10 billion dollars) in the United Kingdom and are intended to provide funding for aid to Ukraine.

Economy • December 9, 07:00 AM • 4707 views
The main thing partners will be ready for in case of repeated Russian aggression: Zelenskyy on security guarantees

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could receive the strongest security guarantees from the United States if they are voted on in Congress. The main question remains the readiness of partners in case of repeated Russian aggression.

Politics • December 8, 06:50 PM • 5053 views
President Zelenskyy spoke about what he discussed with European leaders in LondonVideo

The President of Ukraine summarized his meetings in London with European leaders. The unity of allies, security guarantees, reconstruction, and further defense support for Ukraine were discussed.

Politics • December 8, 05:26 PM • 36009 views
Zelenskyy concludes talks in London and heads to Brussels for meeting with NATO and EU leadersPhoto

The President of Ukraine has concluded his visit to London, leaving Downing Street after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is now heading to Brussels for talks with NATO and EU leaders.

Politics • December 8, 04:43 PM • 4034 views
EU leaders concluded talks at Downing Street: Macron and Merz left, Starmer and Zelenskyy continued meeting

A meeting of European leaders with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took place. After a group photo, Macron and Merz left Downing Street, while Starmer and Zelenskyy continued face-to-face negotiations.

Politics • December 8, 03:10 PM • 5593 views
New strain of monkeypox detected in Britain

A new strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK in a person who had traveled to Asia. This strain is a mixture of two main types of the virus, and its significance is currently being assessed.

Health • December 8, 02:59 PM • 3799 views
Ensuring real security is always a joint effort: Zelenskyy showed photos from a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published photos from a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany. He thanked them for their support, emphasizing that ensuring security is a joint effort.

Politics • December 8, 02:41 PM • 3252 views
Zelenskyy met with Starmer, Macron, and Merz in London: emphasized the importance of unity between Europe, Ukraine, and the USA

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany held a meeting in London. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of unity between Europe, Ukraine, and the USA.

Politics • December 8, 01:40 PM • 3557 views
"Uniting efforts": Zelenskyy arrives at Starmer's residence for a meeting with European leadersPhotoVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the British Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street in London. He will meet with the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany.

Politics • December 8, 01:29 PM • 3687 views
Leaders of Britain, France, and Germany to meet before talks with Zelensky in London: Sky News learns details

Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK for meetings with E3 leaders. After that, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Starmer and participate in a phone call with the leaders of Finland, Italy, NATO, and the EU, and then head to Belgium.

Politics • December 8, 12:22 PM • 4679 views
Zelenskyy arrives in Britain

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the United Kingdom. He will meet with the British Prime Minister, the leaders of France and Germany, and then fly to Belgium.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 12:00 PM • 3425 views
Zelenskyy to hold meetings with leaders of Britain, France, and Germany, then with the EU and NATO: Presidential Office provides details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with his British, French, and German counterparts in London. This will be followed by a video call with EU and NATO leaders, and then a visit to Brussels for high-level meetings.

Politics • December 8, 10:37 AM • 15587 views
Starmer hosts Zelenskyy with Macron and Merz today amid US pressure: what will be discussed in London

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meeting takes place amid fears that the US may pressure Ukraine to accept a peace deal with Russia.

Politics • December 8, 07:52 AM • 4080 views
UN Security Council to hold meeting on Ukraine on December 9

The UN Security Council will hold a new open meeting on Ukraine on December 9 at 10:00 local time. The initiative was supported by Denmark, France, Great Britain, Greece, and South Korea at the request of Slovenia, which chairs the Security Council.

Politics • December 8, 07:48 AM • 3937 views
Britain and allies to defend Atlantic from Russia with underwater drones and AI

Great Britain and its allies plan to use Fathom underwater gliders and Project Atlantic Bastion to defend the Atlantic from Russia. This involves the use of artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art anti-submarine sensor technologies.

News of the World • December 8, 07:35 AM • 3788 views
Trump warns Netflix deal could create antitrust 'problem'

US President Donald Trump has expressed concern about Netflix's planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. He noted that the combined company's large market share could create antitrust issues.

News of the World • December 8, 07:26 AM • 4537 views