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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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Prince Harry and his wife have no plans to leave the United States

The Duke of Sussex said that he and Meghan Markle plan to stay in the United States because of the safety and future of their children. The family has been living in Montecito, California, since 2020 after leaving the royal family.

UNN Lite • December 6, 08:35 AM • 102985 views
"At this stage, it is excluded. But someday we will have to do it": Pistorius on German peacekeepers in Ukraine

German Defense Minister Pistorius did not rule out the possibility of sending German peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future. This issue is not currently being considered, but the final decision will depend on the "conditions that have been created".

War in Ukraine • December 6, 07:39 AM • 51610 views
Putin canceled the requirement for foreigners to pay for gas only through Gazprombank

the Russian dictator canceled the requirement to pay for gas through Gazprombank for foreign companies. Payments through "third parties" in rubles through authorized banks are now allowed.

News of the World • December 5, 08:23 PM • 35686 views
In a major war, the United Kingdom's army could be destroyed in six months, according to a British minister

British Minister for Veterans Affairs Alistair Carnes has warned of possible significant losses of the British army in the event of a large-scale war. According to him, the current army of 72,510 servicemen needs to quickly build up reserves.

News of the World • December 5, 09:18 AM • 16475 views
US exposes network that helped Russian elites circumvent sanctions

The U. S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the TGR Group network and its executives for helping Russians circumvent sanctions. The company was engaged in money laundering and illegal cryptocurrency transactions for the Russian elite.

News of the World • December 4, 10:34 PM • 16995 views
Radio Dictation 2024: Lviv resident wins for the sixth time by writing a text without mistakes

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

Society • December 4, 02:26 PM • 18493 views
McDonald's tests breakfasts in Vinnytsia: will they appear in other cities?

McDonald's has started testing the morning menu in restaurants in Vinnytsia due to the availability of various sales channels. If successful, the company plans to expand its breakfasts to other cities in Ukraine.

Economy • December 4, 01:19 PM • 105910 views
In France, the government of Michel Barnier faces resignation: the vote of Deputies today, at 15: 00 GMT

The French parliament will vote on a vote of no confidence in the Government of Michel Barnier because of the pension law. The opposition parties of Melenchon and Le Pen have united against the incumbent prime minister.

News of the World • December 4, 09:35 AM • 15651 views
Foreign Minister Berbok may present German peacekeeping forces in Ukraine-Spiegel

German foreign minister Anna Lena Berbok announced her readiness to consider the participation of German peacekeepers in Ukraine. France and the United Kingdom are also discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line.

Politics • December 4, 09:06 AM • 16422 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ukraine is renouncing the guarantees that are substitutes for NATO membership

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that it is refusing any security guarantees that are an alternative to full membership in NATO. The decision was made in view of the experience of the Budapest Memorandum and its ineffectiveness.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:50 AM • 19019 views
The UK is preparing for a cyber war with Russia - The Guardian

The UK's National Cybersecurity Center records an increase in cyber attacks over the past year. European countries are developing plans to respond to possible Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

News of the World • December 3, 06:44 AM • 15206 views
France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line

France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line in Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. Countries are preparing for an active role in stabilizing the situation in the event of a change in political support from the United States.

News of the World • December 2, 10:54 PM • 17992 views
Zelensky signs sanctions against developers and manufacturers of Russian drones

The president of Ukraine has signed a decree on sanctions against 57 individuals and 52 legal entities associated with the Russian military system. The sanctions are directed against developers, manufacturers and suppliers of drones for occupiers.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 06:55 PM • 27853 views
New Zealand suspends poultry exports due to new strain of avian flu

A highly pathogenic h7n6 avian influenza virus has been detected on a poultry farm on the South Island of New Zealand. The country temporarily stops exporting poultry until the end of the 21-day incubation period.

News of the World • December 2, 02:34 PM • 15733 views
Ukrainian book Institute organizes National Children's reading week

UIC organizes a National Children's reading week under the slogan "light of history". More than 200 events are planned, including the online Festival "Family Reading" with the participation of famous Ukrainian writers.

Culture • December 2, 01:54 PM • 15623 views
A NATO amphibious operations center has appeared near the border with the Russian Federation

A NATO paratrooper training center for the British, American and Dutch military has been opened in the Norwegian city of Serreisa. The new facility will be able to accommodate hundreds of soldiers and strengthen the alliance's presence in the Arctic.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 05:53 AM • 75185 views
How Russia, China and nuclear weapons are involved in unknown drones in the UK - expert

Nick Pope, the British Ministry of Defense's colishniy kerivnik, reported the UFO incident to Russia and China before the appearance of drones over RAF air bases. The incidents could have been caused by the launch of Storm Shadow missiles.

Politics • December 1, 03:26 AM • 62007 views
Extremely vile terror, 4 people were killed: Zelensky gave details about the Russian strike on the Dnipro region

As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.

Society • November 30, 06:52 PM • 43323 views
This is not enough: Zelensky on permission to hit the Russian Federation with long-range weapons

The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 11:34 AM • 22157 views
In Georgia, in protest against the actions of the government, a General Staff Officer resigned

The assistant for the United States and Britain in the Georgian defense forces left his post due to the decision of the authorities to stop European integration. Protests continue in Tbilisi, 43 people were detained.

News of the World • November 30, 04:26 AM • 24223 views
Legalized suicide: the British parliament has previously approved a bill allowing euthanasia

The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.

Society • November 30, 02:43 AM • 54874 views
British Transport Ministry resigns over phone issue

Louise Hague has resigned over a 10-year-old fraud case where she falsely claimed to have stolen her work phone. The minister pleaded guilty and decided not to harm the image of the government.

News of the World • November 29, 10:36 PM • 18025 views
Probably made before 2019: British intelligence analyzed the Russian missile " oreshnik”

British intelligence analyzed the Russian missile "oreshnik", which was struck on the Dnieper. The missile, manufactured before 2019, is a variant of the Rs-26 and has 36 hypersonic submunitions.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 12:19 PM • 18627 views
Johnson suggests deploying British troops on Ukraine's border after signing a peace agreement

Boris Johnson said that it is necessary to deploy multinational European peacekeeping forces on the border of Ukraine after the peace agreement. The former prime minister stressed the moral responsibility of Britain to Ukraine through the Budapest Memorandum.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 11:23 AM • 20065 views
British promoter about a rematch with Fury: I don't see a way to beat Usyk

Ben Shalom said that he sees no chance for Tyson Fury to beat Usyk in a rematch. The promoter believes that in the first fight, the Ukrainian won without even showing his best boxing.

Sports • November 29, 07:08 AM • 14718 views
The Guinness Book of World Records named the new oldest man in the world

Joao Marinho Neto from Brazil is officially recognized as the oldest man in the world at the age of 112. The former farmer has six children, 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

News of the World • November 29, 04:37 AM • 18644 views
Iran plans large-scale expansion of uranium enrichment-Reuters

Iran plans to install additional centrifuges for uranium enrichment at its facilities, the IAEA said. The new IR-6 centrifuges have 10 times higher productivity than allowed by an international agreement.

News of the World • November 29, 01:35 AM • 17307 views
The French government is preparing for a compromise due to the threat of a financial crisis

The French government has announced its readiness to make budget concessions to prevent a financial crisis. Prime Minister Barnier is trying to avoid a vote of no confidence and the dissolution of the minority government.

News of the World • November 28, 04:32 PM • 17157 views
Australia has approved the world's toughest ban on social networks for children under 16

The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.

News of the World • November 28, 03:13 PM • 19582 views
Southern Thailand under water: mass evacuation and the first victim of the disaster

In Narathiwat province, a student was killed due to three days of heavy rains. More than 2,700 local residents were evacuated, and meteorologists warn of continued precipitation until December.

News of the World • November 28, 01:38 PM • 15974 views