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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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Reuters reported that Hagset shared secret information with his wife and brother: Pentagon reacted

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.

News of the World • April 21, 09:24 AM • 3414 views
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended Easter service in Windsor with members of the royal family

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service in St George's Chapel in Windsor. Most members of the royal family were present, with the exception of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

News of the World • April 21, 07:34 AM • 50272 views
Britain will sharply increase ammunition production, replacing imports from the US - The Times

Great Britain is significantly increasing the production of ammunition to reduce dependence on supplies from the US and France. By summer, the production of 155mm shells will increase 16 times.

Politics • April 21, 07:19 AM • 4249 views
German firm feeds Russian war machine with strategic raw materials - investigation

The German company EKC is the largest supplier of chromium to the Russian Federation, which is used in military equipment. From January 2023 to April 2024, it exported metal worth 24.2 million euros, covering half of Russia's imports.

Economy • April 20, 07:04 PM • 45298 views
British fighters intercepted Russian planes several times to protect NATO airspace

British Air Force fighters took off from Poland twice in 48 hours to intercept Russian aircraft. Russian military planes were approaching NATO borders over the Baltic Sea and near Kaliningrad.

News of the World • April 20, 12:28 PM • 4813 views
In the area of Kotlyne and to the west of it, Russians are slightly retreating - spokesperson for OSUV "Khortytsia"

Russian troops are slightly retreating in the area of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk direction, despite the enemy's maximum efforts in this sector of the front. Meanwhile, street fighting in Chasiv Yar does not stop.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 08:45 AM • 16756 views
Britain calls on Russia for a full truce, not a "one-day pause"

Great Britain called on Russia to commit to a full ceasefire, not just a one-day pause. Complete silence would allow for negotiations on a just and lasting peace, the British Foreign Office said.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 07:30 AM • 5198 views
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 • 5671 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 • 4008 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 • 12014 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 • 17336 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 • 10594 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 • 11048 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 • 9352 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 • 9292 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 • 10444 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 • 8182 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 • 6774 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 • 4761 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 • 4127 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 • 11243 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 • 45517 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 • 10585 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 • 8428 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 • 76708 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 • 91300 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 • 6663 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 • 4730 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 • 12305 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 • 9629 views