Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1699, Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) passed away. In 1792, James Beaumont Neilson, Scottish engineer and businessman (died 1865) was born. In 1893, The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. In 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1924, Larkin Kerwin, Canadian physicist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1945, Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology was born. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1948, The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Precious Shipping Sees Stronger Freight Rates For Longer

Bloomberg

June 22, 2026

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Precious Shipping Sees Stronger Freight Rates For Longer

Precious Shipping MD Khalid Hashim says limited new vessel supply, combined with the resilience of older tonnage, is setting the stage for sustained strength in freight rates. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)

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