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On his 76th birthday, King Charles III will open two new food distribution centers to help those in need. The monarch will take part in a festival of surplus food, where dishes will be prepared from food saved from disposal.

Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK Valeriy Zaluzhnyi announced plans to train 5-7 thousand Ukrainian students annually. The goal is to train a new generation of civil servants with a different attitude to laws and business.

UA:PBC received 374 songs from 232 solo artists and 72 bands from Ukraine and other countries. Tina Karol became the new music producer of the national selection, the final of which will take place in February 2025.

Global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels will increase by 0. 8% in 2024, reaching 37.4 billion metric tons. There is a 50% chance of exceeding 1.5°C of warming compared to pre-industrial levels.

Samantha Harvey won the Man Booker Prize for her novel Orbital, about six astronauts on the ISS. The work explores the relationship between humans and the planet, touching on themes of sadness and the climate crisis.

Queen Camilla resumes public duties after suffering a respiratory infection. Her schedule will be adjusted to avoid unnecessary stress, including shortening the duration of events.

The UK has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented this goal at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku.

Social network Bluesky has recorded a significant increase in new users. This happened against the backdrop of an outflow of users from platform X (formerly Twitter) after the US presidential election. The platform has reached 14.5 million users.

The British prime minister plans to discuss with Biden at the G20 summit the allocation of the $20 billion promised by the United States for Ukraine. Starmer also intends to raise the issue of authorizing the use of Storm Shadow missiles deep into Russia.

The 1969 British military satellite Skynet-1A suddenly changed its orbit by thousands of kilometers. Scientists cannot explain the reason for the satellite's movement, which now poses a threat to other spacecraft.

Jean-Noël Barrot called for not being prejudiced about Trump's possible decisions on Ukraine and for more time. France emphasizes the importance of providing Kyiv with all the necessary means to counter Russian aggression.

The leaders of France and Britain reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes. ” They also discussed the use of Storm Shadow missiles and future security cooperation.

The possibility of Trump's second state visit to the UK is ruled out due to the change of government, monarch, and the break between presidencies. Such a case would be unprecedented, as no world leader has ever received two full state visits.

British Defense Secretary John Healey expressed confidence in the new Trump administration's support for Ukraine. According to him, the United States will remain committed to NATO and will continue to help Ukraine.

The leaders of France and Britain plan to convince Biden to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles deep into russia. The talks will take place in Paris during the Armistice Day ceremony.

The President of Ukraine announced that he was working with the United States to strengthen the air defense system before the winter. New defense packages from Canada, Britain, Lithuania, and Sweden were also announced.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawing his children's book Billy and Epic Escape from sale after criticism for stereotyping Indigenous Australians. Penguin Random House UK stops selling the book in the UK and Australia.

The United States and the United Kingdom conducted a series of strikes on Houthi targets in several areas of Yemen, including the provinces of Sana'a and al-Hudaydah. According to media reports, the attacks took place in the districts of Jarban, Al Hafa and Sufyan.

Princess Catherine of Wales attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall after completing chemotherapy. This is her first major public event in the last 8 months since her cancer diagnosis.

EU countries have not yet reached an agreement on the deployment of military instructors in Ukraine. The EUMAM Ukraine mission will continue training 75,000 Ukrainian troops outside Ukraine until winter 2024/2025.

Ukrainian officials inform the media unofficially about the deterioration of relations with the UK after Labor came to power. Kiev is frustrated by the lack of new deliveries of long-range missiles, which has caused Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Kiev to be postponed.

Trump's plan calls for a 1,200-kilometer buffer zone to be patrolled by European troops. Ukraine is offered to postpone joining NATO for 20 years in exchange for American weapons.

London intends to increase defense spending to 2. 5% of GDP to strengthen its position in NATO. The decision is expected to be announced in the spring of 2025, after Trump's inauguration.

Over 18 thousand users in the US have reported problems with ChatGPT over the past day. Failures have also been reported in the UK, Germany, and Canada, with most complaints related to the service itself.

An international conference on Ukraine's role on the world stage will be held in Kyiv. The event is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Kyiv National University School of International Relations and will be attended by foreign diplomats.

More than 100 rubber ducks of unknown origin were found in a pond in southern Moscow. Utilities conducted an operation to catch and dispose of the toys.

The President of Ukraine discussed the Victory Plan and military assistance with Kier Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. Particular attention was paid to long-range weapons and support on the path to NATO.

The UK has introduced the largest package of sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex in a year. The restrictions will affect 28 suppliers of military equipment and 3 mercenary groups.

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, D. C., has deleted his previous critical comments about Donald Trump. The Australian Prime Minister spoke with Trump about the AUKUS agreement and security issues.

Tomorrow, the President of Ukraine will take part in the fifth summit of the European Political Community in Hungary. The event will focus on security challenges and new opportunities for partners.