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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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For the first time in the world, childhood blindness was cured with the help of gene therapy in London

British doctors have successfully performed gene therapy on four children with Leber's congenital amaurosis. After a 60-minute operation, the children were able to see objects, recognize their parents' faces, and even read.

News of the World • February 21, 09:02 AM • 22806 views
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy: I don't see the Russians really wanting to achieve this peace

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy saw no real desire for peace in Russia after Lavrov's speech at the G20. The UK will continue to support Ukraine by allocating 3 billion pounds annually.

News of the World • February 21, 05:18 AM • 24532 views
British minister compares Zelenskyy to Churchill: what do the leaders have in common

British Defense Secretary John Healey supported Zelenskyy's decision to postpone the election during the war. He compared it to a similar move by Churchill during World War II.

News of the World • February 21, 04:45 AM • 30614 views
China supports Trump's initiative to negotiate with Russia to end the war in Ukraine

At the G20 summit, China supported Trump's proposal to negotiate with the aggressor over the war in Ukraine without Kyiv's participation. US allies opposed this format and consolidated around Zelenskyy.

News of the World • February 21, 01:47 AM • 31829 views
Czech government is cautious about sending military contingent to Ukraine

Czech officials expressed doubts about sending troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission. The decision will depend on the parameters of the ceasefire and the participation of allies, especially the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:16 AM • 24384 views
World Day of Social Justice, Hooded Sweatshirt Day: what else is celebrated on February 20

On February 20, the world celebrates the World Day of Social Justice and other important holidays. Among them are Hooded Sweatshirt Day, Pipe Smoking Day, and Cinematographer and Photographer Day.

News from social networks • February 20, 04:30 AM • 27261 views
British PM to propose to Trump a plan to deploy 30,000 EU troops to Ukraine

The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:00 AM • 114493 views
Musk says Zelensky cannot represent Ukraine

Elon Musk said that Zelensky cannot represent Ukraine without restoring press freedom and elections. The leaders of Germany, Britain, Finland, and Norway spoke in support of Ukraine and criticized Trump's statements.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 01:49 AM • 114989 views
Starmer supports suspension of elections in Ukraine during the war

In a conversation with Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for suspending elections during the war. He compared the situation to Britain's actions during World War II.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:02 PM • 103424 views
Putin must not be allowed to deceive everyone again: Zelenskyy talks to NATO Secretary General

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the NATO Secretary General about security guarantees and achieving a guaranteed peace. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of broad representation of countries in the process and the impossibility of deception by Putin.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 06:03 PM • 33525 views
Life expectancy in Europe has stopped growing and is stagnating after the pandemic - study

A Lancet study found that life expectancy in Europe has stagnated since 2011 due to unhealthy lifestyles. The Covid-19 pandemic further reduced indicators in most European countries.

Health • February 19, 03:07 PM • 26449 views
Zaluzhnyi on his possible participation in the elections: “The main thing now is to survive and preserve the state”

Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi commented on the possibility of his participation in the presidential election. He emphasized that the main task now is to survive and preserve the state.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:17 AM • 110197 views
Britain ready to send Typhoon fighter jets to help keep peace in Ukraine - The Times

The United Kingdom is considering sending Typhoon fighter jets to protect Ukraine's airspace as part of a peace deal. The government is looking for ways to provide security guarantees without deploying large numbers of ground troops.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:48 AM • 78578 views
Rubio held consultations with the EU after talks with Lavrov: what Europe is worried about

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefs his European counterparts on talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia. European leaders express concern about the US approach to resolving the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 05:31 AM • 33211 views
Trump supports the deployment of troops in Ukraine. The main thing is to have peace or a truce

Trump said that he supports the deployment of a European military contingent in Ukraine, subject to a peace agreement. Britain, Sweden, and other countries are ready to consider participation in the peacekeeping force, but France has refused.

News of the World • February 18, 09:55 PM • 33150 views
Dutch parliament adopts resolution on possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

The Dutch parliament has adopted a resolution on possible participation in a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The UK and Sweden are also considering sending their troops after a peace agreement is reached.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 07:25 PM • 37082 views
Kravchenko discusses improvement of tax environment with diplomats from 16 countries

Ruslan Kravchenko met with diplomats to discuss improving the tax environment and integration with the EU. The key topics included reducing the blocking of tax invoices and VAT refunds.

Economy • February 18, 03:10 PM • 33926 views
President: Ukraine, Europe and Turkey should be involved in the development of security guarantees together with the United States

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine, Europe, Turkey, and Britain should be involved in developing security guarantees together with the United States. Any negotiations to end the war should not take place without key actors.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:53 PM • 23687 views
The movie Bridget Jones: In Love with a Boy” has set a record for romantic comedies in the UK

The romantic comedy Bridget Jones: In Love with a Boy” grossed $14. 9 million in the first three days of release in the UK. The film set a record for the genre and surpassed Oppenheimer in terms of opening receipts.

UNN Lite • February 18, 01:55 PM • 139982 views
The world is in a “new era of threats” - British Defense Minister

British Defense Secretary John Healey has announced the need for radical changes in the defense system due to a new era of threats.

News of the World • February 18, 11:49 AM • 24918 views
British Parliament wants a vote on sending troops to Ukraine

UK lawmakers plan to put to a vote a proposal to send troops to Ukraine after the war. Representatives of all major parties insist on a parliamentary debate on this issue.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 03:19 AM • 102155 views
Ukraine deserves peace through strength - von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:38 PM • 49974 views
Starmer answers how Ukraine's sovereignty can be guaranteed

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for increased support for Ukraine to achieve a just peace. He emphasized the importance of preserving the principle of “peace through strength” and warned against reducing aid.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 08:27 PM • 75313 views
Top European leaders arrive at Elysee Palace for meeting on Ukraine

An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:34 PM • 54939 views
Scholz considers discussion of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine premature

Scholz considers the debate about the participation of the Bundeswehr in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine premature. The German Defense Ministry has announced its readiness to send troops for support after the war.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:44 PM • 31802 views
Zelenskyy said there is progress on the issue of the military contingent

The President announced significant progress in the formation of a European military contingent in Ukraine. The United Kingdom and Sweden have already expressed their readiness to join the future military presence.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:36 PM • 28121 views
Europe must step up to protect Ukraine's long-term security - Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that European countries should strengthen their defense capabilities to protect Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:54 PM • 23406 views
There should be a special European representative for Ukraine - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine supported the proposal to appoint a special representative of Europe for Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in the negotiations and the need to take into account the interests of not only the EU but also the UK.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:47 PM • 21721 views
Elysee Palace reveals topics of Macron's mini-summit in Paris: Ukraine will be among them

A mini-summit of European leaders will take place in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and increased defense spending. The meeting also aims to reassure Kyiv of support.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:17 PM • 27791 views
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine - Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country does not plan to send troops to Ukraine. At the same time, Poland is to play a special role through close cooperation with Ukraine, the EU, the US and other partners.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 12:57 PM • 26735 views