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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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Treasures of millennia-old manuscripts return to Ireland

17 millennia-old manuscripts from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland are returning to Dublin for an exhibition. They provide insight into the life of monks and the cultural exchange of Ireland's "golden age".

Culture • April 19, 05:10 AM • 5637 views
Trump and Starmer discussed key issues: trade, the Middle East, Ukraine

US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders discussed bilateral trade, security in the Middle East, and a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Politics • April 19, 12:37 AM • 3985 views
Meloni's friendly meeting with Trump was under threat due to questions about Ukraine

During the meeting between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni at the White House, tension arose over the issue of responsibility for the war in Ukraine. When Meloni was asked about Trump's attitude towards Zelenskyy, he himself intervened and expressed criticism of the Ukrainian president, although he did not blame him for the invasion.

Politics • April 18, 10:37 PM • 11970 views
Downing of UIA plane: Iran files lawsuit against Ukraine and three countries at UN court

Iran has filed a lawsuit against Ukraine and other countries at the International Court of Justice over the UIA catastrophe. Tehran disputes the ICAO decision and states that the plane was shot down accidentally.

Politics • April 18, 09:23 PM • 17307 views
No-fly zone introduced over Sandringham Palace after Zelenskyy's visit

Flight restrictions over Charles III's residence in Sandringham were introduced at the request of security. The reason is the detection of drones over the king's estate during President Zelenskyy's visit in March 2025.

Politics • April 18, 05:51 PM • 10576 views
A no-fly zone has been established over Charles III's palace after Zelenskyy's visit - The Guardian

After Zelenskyy's visit, drones were spotted in Sandringham, raising security concerns. Authorities have introduced flight restrictions to protect the royal family.

Politics • April 18, 02:46 PM • 11025 views
In Britain, the SeaCURE project has emerged to remove CO2 from the ocean - BBC

In Great Britain, the SeaCURE pilot project has started, which filters seawater to extract CO2. The developers claim that processing 1% of the water can extract 14 billion tons of carbon annually.

Technologies • April 18, 02:35 PM • 9327 views
Prince Harry is suing over insufficient security in Britain after al-Qaeda threats

Prince Harry claims he was not provided with adequate security after al-Qaeda threats. He believes that being deprived of police protection is a way to force him to return to Great Britain.

News of the World • April 18, 02:12 PM • 9253 views
US is proposing to ease sanctions against Russia in a peace proposal regarding the Russia's war against Ukraine - Bloomberg

The United States has presented allies with proposals for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The plan envisions a ceasefire and a possible easing of sanctions against Moscow in the event of a lasting truce.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 01:35 PM • 10406 views
Ocean temperature breaks records: warming is increasing 4.5 times faster

Since 2019, sea surface temperature has been rising 4. 5 times faster than in the 1980s. An ESA study shows an acceleration of ocean warming, requiring constant monitoring.

News of the World • April 18, 10:40 AM • 8159 views
"Trump clearly stated: it's time to end the war": Rubio commented on the meeting in Paris

Negotiations on a ceasefire took place in Paris with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. The details were revealed by the Head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 06:28 AM • 6723 views
Trump plans to meet with King Charles III in September 2025

Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with King Charles III during a visit to the United Kingdom. The invitation was conveyed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Politics • April 18, 02:17 AM • 4722 views
Coordinated further diplomatic contacts and meetings: Zelenskyy spoke with Macron for the second time today

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron coordinated further diplomatic contacts and meetings regarding the establishment of peace. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:05 PM • 4084 views
Macron discussed peace talks aimed at ending Russian aggression with Wicker and Rubio

French President Macron held talks with Wittcoff and Rubio on peace talks to end Russian aggression in Ukraine. They also discussed tariffs between Europe and the US and the situation in the Middle East.

Politics • April 17, 03:06 PM • 11227 views
King Charles III in Easter message: the world needs faith, hope and love

In his Easter address, Charles III emphasized the importance of faith, hope and love as virtues that unite different religions. He also noted the dedication of those who help others in crisis situations.

News of the World • April 17, 01:03 PM • 45503 views
Britain tested a new weapon against drones: what is known about RapidDestroyer

The UK Ministry of Defense has successfully tested the RapidDestroyer electronic weapon, which uses radio frequency to neutralize drones. During the tests, more than 100 UAVs were destroyed.

News of the World • April 17, 11:47 AM • 10544 views
Ukrainian delegation in Paris held talks with members of the "coalition of the willing": the issue of a contingent was raised

Negotiations on a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine took place in Paris. The involvement of a multinational contingent and the development of a security architecture were discussed.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 11:39 AM • 8375 views
Musk's xAI Grok catches up with ChatGPT and Gemini with "memory" function

Grok chatbot received a "memory" function, which allows it to remember details of past conversations. This makes the responses more personalized, like in ChatGPT and Gemini.

Technologies • April 17, 09:00 AM • 76663 views
Britain will support the transfer of Taurus to Ukraine, but on one condition - The Telegraph

The UK government supports the transfer of German Taurus missiles to Ukraine if the future Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes such a decision. London has long advocated for this.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 06:42 AM • 91265 views
Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Paris for negotiations with the US

The Head of the Presidential Office reported arriving in Paris together with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense for meetings on security guarantees with France, Germany, Britain, and the United States.

Politics • April 17, 06:39 AM • 6624 views
The OP discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia with diplomats: details

A briefing for diplomats on sanctions against Russia was held in the OP. The impact of restrictions, foreign components in weapons and the confiscation of Russian assets were discussed.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:07 PM • 4697 views
Time named 100 most influential people of 2025: who is on the list

Time magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people. It includes politicians, entrepreneurs, businessmen, executives and entertainment stars.

Society • April 16, 02:44 PM • 12221 views
Elton John's foundations in Russia were declared undesirable due to "LGBT propaganda"

The Russian Ministry of Justice has added Elton John's foundations to the register of undesirable organizations. Because in relation to them, the Russian Federation sees not only support for AIDS prevention, but also "propaganda of non-traditional relations."

News of the World • April 15, 05:19 PM • 9607 views
A meeting on security guarantees in the Black Sea is taking place in Turkey, not peace talks - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the military is discussing security guarantees in the Black Sea in Turkey after the war. Russia is not participating in these meetings, it is not about peace negotiations.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:50 PM • 12484 views
Meghan Markle openly spoke about miscarriage and postpartum preeclampsia in a new podcast

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shared her experiences about a miscarriage in 2020 and her struggle with postpartum preeclampsia. She discussed it in a new podcast.

News of the World • April 15, 02:44 PM • 48925 views
J.D. Vance revealed which European leader he admires and why

J. D. Vance stated that de Gaulle was right about Europe's military independence. He believes that Europe should not be a vassal of the United States in the field of security, but should have its own defense.

Politics • April 15, 02:15 PM • 14909 views
Scientists have discovered a new blood type after 50 years of research

50 years after a pregnant woman was found to have a rare blood type without the AnWj antigen, scientists have identified a new blood group system, MAL. This discovery is of great importance in helping patients with rare blood types.

Society • April 15, 03:29 AM • 58389 views
Ukraine received the second tranche of almost $1 billion due to frozen assets of the Russian Federation

The second tranche of 752 million pounds within the G7 ERA initiative has been received on Ukraine's accounts. The funds will be used to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 05:15 PM • 10145 views
For the President of Slovakia, the "coalition of the willing" has no effect: he believes that it is necessary to act at the EU and NATO level

The President of Slovakia criticized the creation of separate support groups for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of joint actions within the EU and NATO. He called for unity instead of "pseudo-groups."

Politics • April 14, 12:45 PM • 6678 views
Microplastics in the blood: a service for its removal has appeared in Britain

In London, the Clarify Clinics offers blood purification from microplastics using apheresis. The cost of the procedure is $12,000 per session.

Health • April 14, 09:24 AM • 118440 views