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The royal couple is on an official visit to Italy to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. The visit will include an audience with the Pope and a visit to the Sistine Chapel.

On February 8, the final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place, where 10 performers will compete. According to bookmakers' predictions, the main contender for victory is the band Ziferblat with the song "Bird of Pray".

At a meeting in Brussels, EU leaders discussed a possible response to Trump's new tariffs on European goods. European leaders declared unity in opposing US trade restrictions.

The Central Election Commission of Belarus approved the results of the presidential election, where 5. 9 million voters cast their ballots. The PACE, Ukraine, the UK, and Canada did not recognize the legitimacy of the election and imposed sanctions.

The Russian command is returning wounded soldiers to the front with unhealed wounds and crutches. According to British intelligence, this is done to relieve the overloaded medical system of the Russian Federation.

The UK government has renewed the Homes for Ukraine program, which facilitates the entry of children to sponsor parents. Children will receive a residence permit for 18 months with access to education and healthcare.

The Cabinet of Ministers approves a bill to ratify an agreement with the UK to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. The agreement provides up to 2 billion pounds for the purchase of air defense systems and the establishment of repair bases.

Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland call on the EU to increase military spending to 3% of GDP. The countries propose to use joint borrowing and allocate 50 billion euros for the production of artillery.

Alex Sobel has been appointed as the UK's new trade envoy to Ukraine. He will be looking for trade and investment opportunities for British businesses.

All of Oleksiy Poroshenko's property has been seized due to non-payment of a UAH 25. 5 thousand fine for ignoring the TCC's summons. Poroshenko Jr., who is in the UK, has a net worth of almost $1.2 billion.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sibiga will participate in an expanded meeting of the seven leading foreign ministers in Paris on February 12.

Coca-Cola is recalling batches of drinks due to elevated chlorate content in Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Luxembourg. Products in cans and bottles sold since November may pose a health risk.

The UK and Canada imposed sanctions on 6 people and 3 Belarusian defense companies after the election fraud. The restrictions affected the heads of institutions and companies that support Russia's war in Ukraine.

Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.

January 27 is International Port Wine Day and Bubble Wrap Day. Port wine is a special fortified wine from Portugal, and bubble wrap, created as wallpaper, has become a popular packaging material.

US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties discussed the situation in Gaza, trade, and agreed to meet in person in the near future.

Storm Eowyn, with wind gusts of up to 183 km/h, left about a million properties in Ireland and Britain without power. The storm claimed at least two lives, damaged infrastructure, and caused widespread disruption to transportation.

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The British government has signed an 8-year contract with Rolls-Royce for the production and maintenance of nuclear reactors for submarines.

Axel Rudacubana, 18, was sentenced to 52 years in prison for the murder of three girls aged 6-9 in Southport. The violent criminal was also found guilty of manufacturing ricin and possessing an al-Qaeda manual.

There are 2 Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 6 Russian ships, 2 of which have up to 22 Kalibr missiles on board.

The British Defense Secretary announced a stronger response to the Russian Yantar vessel spotted in the English Channel. Britain will deploy an AI system and change the rules of engagement to protect underwater infrastructure.

The UK has signed a contract with Rolls Royce to design and manufacture nuclear reactors for its submarine fleet. The eight-year “Unity” agreement will create more than 1,000 new jobs and preserve 4,000 existing ones.

Ukraine sees no prerequisites for restoring contacts with Lukashenka and does not recognize the results of the “elections” in Belarus. The Foreign Ministry expresses solidarity with its Western partners regarding the lack of conditions for fair elections.

NATO's Steadfast Dart 25 exercise begins in Romania. Starting January 22, the country will receive British military equipment, and in early February - French.

Zelenskyy and Rama signed an agreement in Davos on 10 years of cooperation between the countries. Albania will provide military assistance and support the training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16s.

Donald Trump officially took office as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, NATO, and Finland have sent congratulations and expressed their willingness to cooperate.

In 2024, the wealth of billionaires grew by $5. 7 billion daily, reaching $15 trillion. According to Oxfam, five trillionaires may appear in the world within a decade, while 44% of the population lives in poverty.

Kiev warns US against forcing talks with russia without military advantage. The Ukrainian authorities emphasize the need to put pressure on the Russian economy before starting the peace process.

On January 19, special holidays are celebrated: World Religion Day and Day of Good Memory. The memory of the venerable Macarius the Great of Egypt is also honored.