European leaders rush to counter looming diesel price surge as Saudi pipeline attacked
A pipeline that was being used as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has come under attack, threatening to drive worldwide fuel prices even higher.
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EUROPE
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SOCIETY 
September 18, 2026 Korean National Day celebrated in Athens
The Korean embassy in Athens celebrated on Tuesday “Gaecheonjeol,” or National Foundation Day in Athens at Maria Callas theater.
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HISTORY
September 18, 2026 18 September 2026: This day in history
1811: British East India Company force led by Baron Minto conquers Java, then part of the Dutch East Indies. Stamford Raffles is appointed lieutenant-governor. 1812: Great Fire of Moscow burns out after five days, destroys 75% of the city and kills 12,000 people 1873: Government bond agent Jay Cooke & Co collapses, causing panic on […]
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EUROPE
September 17, 2026 MEPs adopt “tough” new measures to combat narco trafficking
By Martin Banks MEPs have adopted a “stronger, coordinated” EU response to narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters.
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UK NEWS
September 17, 2026 Never a better time to visit the UK capital
By Martin Banks “Bayeux mania” is officially sweeping the art world and that means there’s never been a better time to visit London where it is now on display to the public.
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EUROPE
September 17, 2026 New EU move to protect children online
By Martin Banks Key new moves are being taken by the EU to boost the online safety of children.
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HISTORY
September 17, 2026 17 September 2026: This day in history
642: Arab forces under Amr ibn al-‘As conquer Alexandria 1683: Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is the first to report the existence of bacteria 1787: US Constitution is signed by delegates at the Philadelphia Convention 1862: Battle of Antietam [Battle of Sharpsburg]: Bloodiest day in the American Civil War with 22,000 dead, wounded, or missing […]
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WORLD
September 16, 2026 “Every voice matters” – say campaigners
By Martin Banks Campaigners have called for more effort to “defend democracy” and support a “free, democratic and sovereign Ukraine.”
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EUROPE
September 16, 2026 From Denmark to Belgium: why Kali the giraffe is joining Oliver and PoléPolé
By Martin Banks A leading Belgian animal park has just welcomed a new arrival: Kali the giraffe.
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EUROPE
September 16, 2026 EU head hopes to “unlock” the potential of AI
By Martin Banks The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says AI has the “potential to benefit humanity.”
