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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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Trump is still patient with Putin, despite the fact that he has not made any deals - Axios

Trump changed his position on Ukraine to please Putin. The White House hopes that Putin will take steps towards an agreement, despite the reluctance of the Russian Federation to make concessions.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:52 PM • 4869 views
Trump's threat of EU tariffs came against the backdrop of his team's disappointment over the bloc's move to engage with China - WSJ

The Trump team's frustration is caused by the EU's unwillingness to impose tariffs on Chinese industry. The US wants trade partners to impose sanctions on China.

News of the World • May 24, 12:54 PM • 7580 views
Britain is investigating whether Russia is involved in the arson of Starmer's property - FT

Investigators are exploring Russia's possible role in the arson attacks linked to the British Prime Minister. An investigation is underway to determine whether there is a Russian trace in these incidents.

Crimes and emergencies • May 24, 10:49 AM • 4987 views
Day of Slavic Writing and Culture and World Video Game Day: what else is celebrated on May 24

On May 24, we celebrate the Day of Slavic Writing, World Video Game Day, International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament, European Day of Parks and World Schizophrenia Awareness Day.

Society • May 24, 03:30 AM • 6239 views
In a large-scale special operation, a cybercriminal network from the Russian Federation that infected 300,000 computers worldwide has been exposed

An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.

News of the World • May 24, 01:54 AM • 15415 views
Andriy Yermak had a conversation with national security advisors: what they talked about

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine had a conversation with advisors on national security and foreign policy of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. They discussed the exchange of prisoners and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:56 AM • 4252 views
In the Carpathians, the track sagged due to rock failure: the railway is making additional changes to routes

Ukrzaliznytsia is actively restoring infrastructure on the Yasinya - Voronenko section after a ground failure. Part of the equipment was received from the Howard Buffett Foundation and the UK government.

Society • May 23, 01:27 PM • 2830 views
Oil prices head for first weekly loss since April on prospect of OPEC+ supply increase

Brent and WTI crude fell more than 2%, weekly decline for the first time in three weeks. OPEC+ is considering increasing production by 411,000 barrels per day.

Economy • May 23, 07:40 AM • 4478 views
Britain

The British government is considering chemical castration for sexual offenders. This is part of a justice reform to free up space in overcrowded prisons.

News of the World • May 23, 06:52 AM • 2780 views
The Presidents of Cyprus and Finland discussed the Russian war in Ukraine in the context of European security

Alexander Stubb stated that the future of Ukraine is key to the security of Europe and stability in the Middle East. This issue was discussed during a meeting with the President of Cyprus.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:32 AM • 4150 views
Trump to attend G7 summit in Canada - White House

The White House has announced that Donald Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Trump had previously expressed doubts about the need for his participation.

Politics • May 22, 05:40 PM • 3584 views
Finland is "preparing for the worst" amid Russia's troop buildup on the border - Guardian

Finland is closely monitoring Russia's troop buildup on the border. The Finnish military is preparing for the worst-case scenario, fearing an expansion of the Kremlin's aggression.

News of the World • May 22, 01:41 PM • 3474 views
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Ukraine wants to introduce a mechanism of priority guardianship: what you need to know

Ukraine plans to introduce a mechanism by which parents can determine future guardians for their children. This will help protect the rights of the child in case of loss of parents.

Society • May 22, 12:16 PM • 118523 views
Chris Brown is out on bail: the singer's world tour may resume

American singer Chris Brown has been released on bail after being arrested for assault in a London nightclub. He had to pay 5.9 million euros to prepare for the upcoming world tour.

News of the World • May 22, 11:16 AM • 171137 views
Within the G7 format, they agreed to continue supporting Ukraine - German Minister

The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 09:51 AM • 3129 views
Britain accused Russia of trying to hack cameras on EU borders to disrupt aid to Ukraine

Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 07:56 AM • 3396 views
Negotiations between Ukraine and the Russia: WSJ learns that they may continue in the Vatican in mid-June

Donald Trump has announced his desire for the continuation of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican. The negotiations are expected to begin in mid-June.

Politics • May 22, 06:15 AM • 3885 views
Amateur archaeologists in Britain have unearthed a winged goddess near a Roman wall

A couple of volunteers found a stone figure of the goddess Victoria near Hadrian's Wall. The find dates back to 213 AD and symbolizes the end of the Severan Wars.

Culture • May 21, 04:01 PM • 4332 views
NATO warns of Russian cyber activity against companies helping Ukraine - Reuters

The UK, USA, France, Germany and other NATO members have warned of increased Russian cyber activity. Organizations providing support to Ukraine and other important sectors are under attack.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:02 PM • 3070 views
Mosquitoes carry the West Nile virus further north: it was first recorded in Britain

The West Nile virus has been detected in local mosquitoes for the first time in Great Britain. The spread of the disease is facilitated by climate change, which allows insects to carry the virus to new regions.

Health • May 21, 02:22 PM • 3070 views
Rutte on the end of the war in Ukraine: it is difficult to predict what will happen next

The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:29 PM • 3031 views
Ukraine proposes that the EU strengthen its tough sanctions plan against Russia, as the US hesitates - Reuters

Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:03 PM • 3569 views
Pope Leo XIV called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip - Reuters

Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling the situation there alarming. He also reaffirmed the Vatican's readiness to hold talks on Ukraine.

News of the World • May 21, 12:08 PM • 2362 views
President Zelenskyy said what he discussed during a phone call with Tusk.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Poland discussed further steps for a peaceful settlement. The topic of opening the first negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was also raised.

Politics • May 21, 11:10 AM • 3187 views
Negotiations and sanctions: Tusk spoke by phone with Zelenskyy

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties discussed the latest ceasefire negotiations and sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 10:25 AM • 3217 views
Britain imposes sanctions against British accountant for aiding Russia with "shadow fleet"

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions against English accountant John Michael Ormerod for assisting Russia in expanding its "shadow fleet" of tankers. Ship captains and financial institutions were also sanctioned.

News of the World • May 21, 05:19 AM • 3669 views
Britain suspends trade talks with Israel over events in the Gaza Strip

Great Britain is suspending trade negotiations with Israel and introducing sanctions. This is a reaction to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, which are deepening the humanitarian crisis.

News of the World • May 20, 05:57 PM • 3698 views
Starmer said that the "hat-trick of deals" with India, the US and the EU is returning Britain to the world stage

The British Prime Minister announced the agreements concluded by Britain with the EU, India and the USA, which will save jobs and save money. He emphasized that Britain has restored its influence on the world stage.

Economy • May 20, 03:27 PM • 3757 views
European countries are trying to persuade Trump not to withdraw from the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine – Financial Times

European countries are trying to persuade Trump not to withdraw from the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. After Trump's conversation with Putin, European leaders were shocked.

Politics • May 20, 12:41 PM • 10324 views
A fire broke out in an infectious diseases hospital in Kryvyi Rih: a man died

A fire broke out in a hospital in the Metalurhiynyi district of Kryvyi Rih. During the fire extinguishing, rescuers found the body of a 39-year-old man in the corridor of the diagnostic department.

Society • May 20, 10:44 AM • 3098 views