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The Royal Mint of Great Britain has unveiled a new coin featuring Freddie Mercury as part of its "Music Legends" series. The coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's performance at the Live Aid charity concert, and its value ranges from £18.50 to £9,350.
On Tuesday, November 18, a trilateral meeting will take place in Berlin between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders will meet for dinner after the summit on Europe's digital sovereignty, in which Macron will participate.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced new steps to tighten asylum rules. Changes include increasing the residency period for refugees to 20 years to obtain permanent status and reviewing the application of articles of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Denmark has set a new target to reduce CO2 emissions by 82% by 2035, surpassing the UK's previous goal. The Danish government will allocate 4 billion kroner annually to achieve this ambitious target.
The Iraqi government plans to appeal to the US Treasury Department for a six-month waiver of sanctions against Lukoil. This would provide more time to sell the company's stake in the West Qurna-2 oil field.
The BBC chairman stated that the company sees no grounds for Donald Trump's lawsuit over the editing of his speech and is ready to defend its position. Trump plans to sue for $1-5 billion over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech.
Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak named Zaluzhnyi, Biletskyi, and Budanov as possible successors to Zelenskyy. He noted that Ukraine is close to the risk of national collapse due to Russian advances, economic crisis, and a corruption scandal.
Lionsgate's "Now You See Me 3" grossed $75. 5 million globally, taking the top spot. Meanwhile, Paramount's "The Running Man" flopped, earning only $11.2 million against a budget of $110 million.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on the supply of air defense systems, missiles, and fighter jets. Sources report plans for Rafale fighter jets and additional SAMP/T air defense systems.
UK Home Office Minister Shabana Mahmood stated that Ukrainian refugees currently in the United Kingdom will return home after the war with Russia ends. The asylum program for Ukrainian refugees was always intended as a temporary scheme.
The UK government plans extensive changes to the country's migration policy, aiming to reduce the number of boat crossings and asylum applications. Even those who have already been granted asylum will only be allowed to remain in the UK temporarily.
Storm "Claudia" claimed three lives in Portugal, where an elderly couple died from flooding, and an 85-year-old British woman became a victim of a tornado. In the UK, the storm caused widespread flooding in Wales and England, leading to evacuations and significant damage.
Germany will allocate 150 million euros for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine within the framework of the PURL mechanism. This initiative provides for accelerated delivery of American weapons to Ukraine, financed by European partners.
Great Britain has temporarily suspended sanctions against the Russian company "Lukoil" for Bulgaria to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the oil refinery in Burgas. Bulgaria has also appealed to the United States to ease American sanctions against the company.
The Donald Trump administration has reached an agreement with Switzerland to reduce import tariffs to 15%, ending several months of trade confrontation. Switzerland will invest $200 billion in the US and relocate part of its production.
Six universities in the United Kingdom joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies during Ukrainian Week in the United Kingdom. Now, these institutions will offer new courses on Ukraine and exchange programs.
The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on Danish digital services on November 13, including government agencies and defense enterprises. These attacks, which occurred on the eve of municipal elections, aimed to block access to websites and influence the political process.
A court in London sentenced 33-year-old Chinese national Chao Xu to life imprisonment for raping, sexually assaulting, and voyeurism against six women. Police called him one of the most active sex offenders, who will serve at least 14 years.
The US has abandoned former President Biden's initiative, which was intended to oblige airlines to pay compensation for flight delays caused by carriers. The administration of Donald Trump explained this decision as an "unnecessary regulatory burden" for airlines.
UNN offers a selection of five iconic films from the early 2000s, including "Gladiator," "The Departed," and "The Dark Knight. " These films shaped modern cinema and remain captivating to watch.
Ukrainian-born Maksym Klymenko, author of the popular series "Career Ladder," received the TikTok "Creator of the Year" award.
UK health authorities are warning of a particularly severe flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. This is due to a new H3N2 strain that has several mutations and has already caused an early start to the flu season in the UK.
Marco Rubio called on the world to stop supplying weapons to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of mass killings. The RSF have been fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023, capturing El Fasher after an 18-month siege.
EU ministers discussed financing for Ukraine, supporting the idea of a reparations loan. This option is considered the most feasible for covering the deficit without additional burden on member states.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
Bulgaria's parliament overturned the president's veto on a bill allowing the government to take control of Lukoil's oil refinery and sell it. The decision is intended to protect the asset from US sanctions, which will come into force on November 21.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
Britain conducted a three-day exercise involving 600 military personnel, police, medics, and rescuers to test its readiness for biological weapon attacks and the disposal of explosive devices. Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized the importance of continuous training for a rapid and effective response to incidents.
The gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" was created within the framework of cooperation between the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi". The symbolism of the towel embodies a person's path from the earthly to the spiritual, the unity of generations and the pod, the harmony of male and female principles, the power of life, love, and the continuity of Ukrainian traditions.
The United Kingdom will allocate £13 million (over $17 million) to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country will also ban the servicing of vessels carrying Russian liquefied natural gas.