Oil prices fall and Asian stocks rise as Strait of Hormuz reopens

June 19, 2026 · The Independent

Missing Tudor tapestry sold a century ago returns to historic home after chance discovery
Missing Tudor tapestry sold a century ago returns to historic home after chance discovery
World Cup today: Scotland look to book place in knockouts and Brazil aim for first win
World Cup today: Scotland look to book place in knockouts and Brazil aim for first win
A direct train connecting three popular European cities has restarted – with tickets costing £25
The budget rail journey connects Bucharest, Sofia and Istanbul with a daily service
One chart shows AI's jobs impact — and how it compares to other tech advances
Yale Budget Lab researchers said AI usage has "no connection" to unemployment rates in the US right now.
Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut
Midway through his round Thursday, the leaderboard showed that the amateur was playing the best golf of anyone at Shinne