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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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British King Charles to visit US amid worst relations crisis in decades

The British King will meet with Donald Trump and address Congress. The visit aims to restore ties amid disagreements over the war with Iran.

Politics • April 23, 09:15 PM • 3874 views
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International conventions take precedence over national law, but the BEB ignores this in cases against the aviation business.

The Bureau of Economic Security is pressuring airlines over lease payments, ignoring the priority of international treaties on avoiding double taxation. Five companies have come under fire.

Economy • April 23, 10:30 AM • 55472 views
Zelenskyy explained what role Ukraine can play in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz

Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to share its experience in unblocking the Black Sea. Ukraine can involve four mine countermeasures vessels in an international mission.

Politics • April 22, 04:53 PM • 5084 views
Britain passes law banning tobacco sales to those born after 2009

Lawmakers have approved a ban on cigarette sales to individuals born after 2009. The new rules also restrict advertising and sales of vapes to minors.

Health • April 22, 04:46 PM • 4048 views
Four Ukrainian ships may be involved in international mission in Strait of Hormuz - Media

Four Ukrainian vessels from Britain may be involved in an international mission to restore navigation. Military officers will discuss the details at the summit.

News of the World • April 22, 02:06 PM • 2981 views
Trump's team developed a list of 'naughty' NATO allies - Politico

The White House has developed a ranking of NATO members based on their level of support for the US and defense spending. Countries face troop redeployments and restrictions on arms sales.

News of the World • April 22, 01:18 PM • 3883 views
Britain believes 100 countries have cyberattack technologies

British intelligence stated that a hundred states have access to cyber-invasion tools. Hacking technologies threaten infrastructure and individuals.

News of the World • April 22, 09:15 AM • 2513 views
Britain and France convene summit on restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Over 30 countries will discuss defensive scenarios for opening the strait in London after a ceasefire. The plan excludes a military option and focuses on protection.

News of the World • April 22, 03:31 AM • 4210 views
Georgian authorities began accusing the opposition of preparing a "revolutionary scenario"

Pro-government media claim foreign interference and preparation of unrest. Opposition channels reject the accusations and call them disinformation.

News of the World • April 21, 12:17 PM • 4139 views
Zelenskyy reveals the essence of Drone Deal - at least 10 arms export contracts expected

Zelenskyy announced a Drone Deal to protect infrastructure and export weapons. Agreements have already been reached with three countries, and 11 more states have expressed their interest.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:33 AM • 4766 views
Japan eases arms export rules, moving away from post-war pacifism

Tokyo has allowed the sale of missiles and vessels abroad to strengthen its defense industrial base. The government will assess each sale individually instead of using five categories.

Politics • April 21, 07:40 AM • 4115 views
Union of Ukraine, Britain, Turkey, and Norway would make the EU the strongest in the world - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is not seeking alternatives to EU membership but proposes an alliance with Britain, Turkey, and Norway. This would enhance security and military resources in the region.

Politics • April 21, 04:31 AM • 18375 views
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Aviation business under pressure: BEB opened cases against 5 airlines due to aircraft leasing

The Bureau of Economic Security has opened cases against 5 airlines, interpreting aircraft leasing as royalties. This contradicts international conventions and practice.

Economy • April 20, 08:39 AM • 55848 views
Ukraine to export weapons to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy announced 10-year agreements with 11 countries on arms export and joint production. Ukraine is also expanding cooperation with EU and Caucasus countries.

Economy • April 19, 10:06 PM • 9158 views
British ministers back Starmer amid calls for his resignation

Members of the British government have expressed support for Keir Starmer following the ambassadorial appointment scandal. The opposition accuses the prime minister of lying and incompetence.

Politics • April 19, 10:38 AM • 5435 views
Ukraine is creating an artificial intelligence center for wartime needs - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense is launching the A1 center to develop AI solutions for drones and analyze enemy actions. The project is being implemented with the support of Britain to automate the army.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 10:16 AM • 3979 views
Ukraine to receive 15 times more drones than Britain in two years, but there are nuances

Britain will transfer 120,000 drones of various types to Ukraine. The kingdom's own army received only 8,000 units due to rapid obsolescence of equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 12:40 AM • 12033 views
More than half of Britons support rejoining the EU 10 years after BrexitPhoto

A poll showed that 53% of UK citizens support rejoining the EU. The highest support was found among Labour and Liberal Democrat voters.

Politics • April 17, 09:55 PM • 3961 views
Ukraine agreed with creditors on a deferral of state debt payments until 2030

The Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum on payment deferral with creditor countries. Debt repayment will begin in equal installments in 2035-2039.

Economy • April 17, 03:17 PM • 3279 views
Kubilius advocated for the creation of a European Defense Union with Ukraine, Norway, and Britain

The European Commissioner called for an intergovernmental agreement to protect the EU without US involvement. Ukraine, Britain, and Norway could be included in the new union.

Politics • April 17, 02:22 PM • 9174 views
Xi Jinping hosts world leaders in Beijing while Trump clashes with allies – Bloomberg

The Chinese president hosted leaders from Spain, Vietnam, and the UAE to strengthen ties. Global powers are seeking stability in China amid Trump's tense policies.

Politics • April 17, 02:02 PM • 6953 views
SMS bombers, a large-scale bot farm, and the dissemination of humiliating content - the police revealed details of the crypto-loan schemePhoto

Police detained seven members of a group who blackmailed over 1,500 people through Bitcapital and Crypsee. The perpetrators used a bot farm with 6,000 numbers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 17, 12:19 PM • 2967 views
"Medical apocalypse," or how a doctor accused of professional negligence decided to hide behind the entire industry

The trial of Vitaliy Rusakov, a doctor at the private clinic Odrex, in a case of medical negligence, is accompanied by the surgeon's loud statements about the inevitable "collapse of medicine" in the event of a guilty verdict. Lawyers, however, emphasize that such rhetoric is manipulation, as responsibility in criminal law is always individual.

Society • April 17, 09:46 AM • 59312 views
Starmer not resigning over new scandal with ex-ambassador to US

British PM will not leave office after appointing an ambassador without access to classified data.

News of the World • April 17, 09:35 AM • 3857 views
Starmer urged to resign over US ambassador appointment scandal

The opposition demands the resignation of the British Prime Minister due to security clearance issues with Peter Mandelson. The ambassador is suspected of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics • April 17, 12:19 AM • 12594 views
The Netherlands will transfer a mine-hunting ship to Ukraine in June, which will be named "Henichesk" - ZelenskyyPhoto

Ukraine will receive an Alkmaar-class vessel for mine disposal after crew training. The ship will be based in Britain until the end of hostilities.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:40 PM • 8544 views
The OP spoke about the key stages on the way to launching a Special Tribunal on Russian aggression

An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.

Politics • April 16, 05:50 PM • 5498 views
A ticking time bomb: how the tax service under Kiriyenko led to criminal prosecution of aviation market players

The State Tax Service (STS) under the leadership of Tetiana Kiriyenko enabled the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) to equate aircraft leasing with royalties and open cases against airlines. This threatens double taxation, losses for airlines, and the complete destruction of the civil aviation industry.

Economy • April 16, 02:27 PM • 36290 views
Ukraine reacted to the US decision to extend sanctions on Russian oil

Oleksiy Sobolev called on the US to increase pressure on Russia and restrict access to Western components. Sanctions have already deprived the aggressor of hundreds of billions of dollars.

Economy • April 16, 01:36 PM • 5082 views
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How lawsuits against doctors affect the medical system - expert explains

In Western countries, lawsuits regarding medical negligence are a common practice and part of the quality control system in medicine. They form rules of responsibility, increase transparency in the industry, and influence treatment standards.

Society • April 16, 09:32 AM • 34031 views