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Skip next section Oil prices up, stocks down amid Strait of Hormuz standoff April 20, 2026 Oil prices up, stocks down amid Strait of Hormuz standoff Crude prices jumped and the US dollar rose but equity futures fell in early Asian trading on Monday. The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, soared as much

Bayern Munich secured yet another Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart 4-2 at home on Sunday. Top scorer Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the season after coming on as a second-half substitute as the Bavarians won their 35th German league title — 34 of them coming in the Bundesliga era. "To finish the league off

Russia has gained almost complete control over the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, but about 18% of the Donetsk region remains outside of Russian control, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 12. The Russian army continues to advance, with its current offensive primarily targeting Kostiantynivka. Capturing the town would open the way for the Russians to

A shooter has killed eight children in Shreveport, in the US state of Louisiana, on Sunday, according to local police. "This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen," Shreveport police chief Wayne Smith told reporters. The youngest victim was 1 year old, and the oldest was 14, officials said. Two adults

On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his country was prepared to supply mine clearance and maritime reconnaissance to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. "We could provide mine-clearance vessels — we are good at that," Merz said, adding that a "sound legal basis" would be needed for such an intervention. His announcement followed consultations with

Skip next section Merz to convene National Security Council on energy crisis April 19, 2026 Merz to convene National Security Council on energy crisis Merz was speaking in Hannover where he met earlier with Brazilian President LulaImage: Martin Meissner/AP Photo/picture alliance German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would "soon" convene the National Security Council to

Parts of rural northern India are currently exploding in color. Not just from the coming of spring, but seasonal festivals characterized by folk music, dancing, farmers in traditional dress, and dishes like sweet saffron rice.   Among them is Vaisakhi, which is an important festival date on the Sikh calendar. Held in the northern province of Punjab, it marks the successful growth of winter wheat, and crops like mustard, chickpeas, lentils, barley and sunflower seeds.  "When the crop

Ahead of the presentation of the 2025 figures for crime in Germany by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), Susann Prätor has shared her thoughts on the issue of nationality and statistics. She is a sociologist, psychologist and legal scholar. Her work as an expert on crime draws on these diverse perspectives. More than a

Choked off shipping in the Strait of Hormuz isn't just grinding oil tankers to a halt. The Iran war is creating a one-two punch for the world's fertilizer supply, blocking both the export and one of its critical ingredients from leaving the Persian Gulf. It remains to be seen whether the temporary ceasefire reached on

Commuters drive past a giant billboard referring to the 'Strait of Hormuz' along a busy street in Tehran on April 19, 2026. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images A U.S. negotiating team is headed to Pakistan Monday for a second round of peace talks with Iran –