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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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To integrate with NATO: Ukraine launches a new stage of defense management reform

The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new defense management reform to improve defense planning, resource management, and interoperability with NATO.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 04:46 PM • 28667 views
Russia "jammed the signal" of the British Air Force plane carrying British Defense Minister Shapps - media

Russia is believed to have jammed the GPS signal of a British Air Force plane carrying the country's defense minister for 30 minutes.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 02:56 PM • 30498 views
Parliamentarians from 20 countries reject the legitimacy of Russian "elections" in the occupied territories

More than two dozen heads of parliamentary foreign affairs committees, including the United States and Israel, signed a statement denying the legitimacy of the elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 11:29 AM • 30541 views
UK considers restricting entry of Chinese officials due to espionage

The British government is considering restricting the entry of Chinese citizens on official business due to the growing threat of espionage from Beijing.

Politics • March 14, 12:47 AM • 31445 views
NACP recognized as "International Public Institution of the Year" at ESE Public Sector Transformation Awards 2024

The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) of Ukraine has won the International Public Institution of the Year award at the ESE Public Sector Transformation Awards 2024.

Politics • March 14, 12:27 AM • 100326 views
Luxury British cars enter russia via Azerbaijan despite sanctions

russia has been circumventing international sanctions by using intermediaries in former Soviet republics such as Azerbaijan to obtain luxury cars from the UK. As a result, exports to Azerbaijan have increased by 1860% in 5 years, reaching 273 million pounds last year, according to Sky News and analysis of trade data.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:49 PM • 85269 views
Banksy is being sued, which may force the artist to reveal his identity

Two collectors have sued Banksy Pest Control for refusing to authenticate a Monkey Queen print depicting Queen Elizabeth II as a jeweled primate, potentially forcing the anonymous graffiti artist to reveal his identity.

Culture • March 12, 02:06 PM • 27543 views
EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia - Reuters

European Union leaders are ready to impose significant new sanctions on Iran amid reports that Tehran has provided ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:44 AM • 98334 views
"My answers are clear": Scholz comments on the idea of swap Taurus with Storm Shadow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again explicitly refused to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 10:59 AM • 30612 views
"Questions for Scholz": Zelensky did not answer directly about the possibility of receiving Taurus missiles

Zelenskyy did not directly answer the question about the possibility of Ukraine receiving German Taurus cruise missiles, suggesting that Scholz should be asked about it.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:40 AM • 26858 views
Scholz says no new status on Taurus delivery, even after British offer

Germany refuses to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 01:41 PM • 25440 views
"Ukraine has the right to self-defense": NATO Secretary General speaks on the discussion about possible supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Stoltenberg welcomed Germany's significant military support for Ukraine, including advanced air defense systems, battle tanks and ammunition, and reaffirmed Ukraine's right to self-defense under the UN Charter, while allies provide long-range systems to help Ukraine defend itself.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 12:03 PM • 42238 views
"It would be an option": German Foreign Minister is open to exchange of Taurus to arm Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock is open to the UK's proposal to provide Ukraine with new cruise missiles, which suggests that Germany could provide Taurus missiles to the UK in exchange for the UK supplying Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:18 AM • 36530 views
Telegraph: NATO diplomats suggest preparing for US withdrawal from the alliance

NATO diplomats suggest preparing for a possible US withdrawal from the alliance if Donald Trump wins the next presidential election.

Politics • March 10, 03:02 AM • 91308 views
Cameron opposes sending troops to Ukraine, even for exercises

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron opposes sending Western troops to Ukraine, even for training missions, to avoid creating targets for Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 06:16 PM • 41442 views
Cameron: Britain is ready to help Germany supply Taurus to Ukraine

Britain is ready to cooperate with Germany to help supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles, and in return Britain will provide additional Storm Shadow missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 01:28 PM • 90706 views
British intelligence: Russian oil refining capacity temporarily reduced due to numerous Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries

Russian oil refining capacity was temporarily reduced due to numerous Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries across Russia, leading to a six-month ban on gasoline exports to stabilize domestic prices amid rising demand.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 11:26 AM • 100160 views
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has proposed marriage to the former mother-in-law of Russian oligarch Abramovich

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 92, has become engaged for the sixth time to Elena Zhukova, a retired Russian-born molecular biologist who is 25 years younger than him and the former mother-in-law of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

News of the World • March 8, 03:49 PM • 25914 views
Oleg Nikolenko resigns as Foreign Ministry spokesman

Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, announced his resignation after 3. 5 years in office, most of which were spent during the difficult period of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Politics • March 8, 02:40 PM • 22514 views
Maritime corridor for humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza could start working on Sunday - von der Leyen

The maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza for the transportation of humanitarian aid is expected to open on Sunday, March 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

News of the World • March 8, 02:36 PM • 22104 views
Kamyshyn discusses possibility of producing L119 howitzers in Ukraine with British Defense Minister

Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshyn and UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed cooperation on defense projects, including the potential production of 105mm L119 howitzers by BAE Systems in Ukraine and cooperation with UK defense think tanks.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 12:48 PM • 21393 views
"I'm in Kyiv to sound the alarm": British Defense Secretary calls on the world to increase support for Ukraine

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps called on the world to support Ukraine in its war against russia during his visit to Kyiv, where he announced a £125 million aid package for Ukraine, including more than 10,000 drones.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 11:15 AM • 105861 views
Germany and Britain will not allow Putin to divide Ukraine's allies - Burbock

Germany and the United Kingdom will not allow Putin to divide Ukraine's allies over military support, maintaining incredible unity and discussing differences behind closed doors.

Politics • March 8, 10:02 AM • 27430 views
An explosion occurred in Skadovsk - media

On the morning of March 8, an explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Skadovsk, as reported by local residents.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 09:25 AM • 28590 views
UK to provide Ukraine with more than 10 thousand drones - Shapps

The United Kingdom will allocate 125 million pounds to purchase more than 10,000 drones, including attack, reconnaissance and maritime drones, for Ukraine from leading British defense companies.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:50 PM • 60358 views
Strengthening air defense and establishing joint weapons production: Zelenskyy meets with British Defense Secretary

President Zelenskyy met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, long-range capabilities, arms and ammunition needs, joint weapons production, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:31 PM • 55055 views
Zelensky explains why he appointed General Zaluzhny as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:12 PM • 29002 views
Zelenskyy approves Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK - Foreign Ministry

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, may become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Politics • March 7, 05:15 PM • 30195 views
An explosion occurs at one of Severstal's largest steel plants in russia: authorities claim a drone attack

An explosion occurred at the Severstal metallurgical plant in the Vologda region of russia, which the authorities called a drone attack. However, the company reported a "technical incident" at the plant.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 01:22 PM • 29224 views
Birthday of the telephone, World Book Day. What else can be celebrated on March 7

On March 7, 1876, American inventor Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the world's first telephone, which revolutionized communication and changed the course of human history.

UNN Lite • March 7, 04:09 AM • 30377 views