Britain

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Doggerland once formed a land bridge connecting Britain to mainland Europe before rising sea levels submerged it, creating the modern North Sea.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, France and Britain are set to host a virtual meeting of dozens of countries on Friday to discuss plans to restore shipping access to the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict ends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He says Britain survived Germany’s blockade in World War I because it began importing grain in multi-vessel convoys that were defended by warships and safely reached port over 99% of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"I definitely don't like to see game studios struggle when we are such an important part of what Britain does well," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Other than a few FBI officials, Hoover had only shared this intelligence with America's closest ally, Great Britain.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau