ICE shooting in New York stirs debate over local cooperation
Federal officials are making the latest shooting of an immigrant during an arrest to be about the question of local…
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Dignity defined in a Nobel Peace Prize
This year’s award went to a South African jurist who not only reshaped international law but also says her inspiration…
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Letter from Hualien: How a Taiwanese artist finds light in the storm
In Taiwan, a mechanic-turned-wood-carver makes art from driftwood collected from beaches after typhoons.
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While conflict persists in South Sudan, her home is where the art is
For Abul Oyay Deng Ajak, The Baobab House is home. It is also an art gallery and a gathering place during lingering…
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In backroom ‘sewing’ classes, Afghan women stitch together an education in secret
It has been five years since the Taliban outlawed women’s education beyond sixth grade, forcing English and math…
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A global view, from Canada and beyond
An expansive approach to covering news around the world is a hallmark of Monitor journalism. In this week's magazine,…
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Why the Cornell case ignited a cultural firestorm
The Cornell rape allegations have drawn significant public attention, and views of them are being informed by past…
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Why Russian gas isn’t getting pricier, but is becoming harder to buy
Would you rather pay more to fill your tank, or wait an hour or more to buy gas? Russia has opted for the latter, a…
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Blue skies for blue-collar work
A stigma that holds back young people from choosing skilled trades may be melting as more countries appreciate what’s…
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In Boston, an artist invites neighbors to speak for the trees
In a city neighborhood experiencing tree loss, an artist provides opportunities for residents to forge connections with…
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Midterms could mark start of a generational shift in Congress
In an aging Congress, more than two dozen seats will be filled by someone younger than the incumbent who is leaving or…
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In England, efforts to save a vanishing heritage – 9 strings at a time
Fans of puppet shows are trying to save the traditional art of marionette-making in the United Kingdom before the…
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Redistricting that cracked Memphis raises questions about the meaning of representation
New political maps have flowed from a Supreme Court ruling reinterpreting the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.…
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Who built Saudi Arabia’s ‘Stonehenge’ and why? ‘The men’ aren’t saying.
Long ignored by Saudi Arabia, the ancient columns of Al-Rajajil are embraced as part of the area’s rich pre-Islamic…
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In Ukraine, holding on to childhood in a time of war
As war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year, some children have only known war. The Monitor revisits three young…
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Global tipping point in a shipping chokepoint
A number of countries that back “innocent passage" for commercial ships have joined a war in Yemen over control of a…
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A number of countries that back “innocent passage" for commercial ships have joined a war in Yemen over control of a…
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As AI agents multiply, report finds big gaps in controlling what they do
The latest in a string of warnings about artificial intelligence comes from the nonprofit Partnership for AI. The group…
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After 3 years of war, looking for calm in a murky Gaza swimming pool
Before Israel’s invasion of Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023, Ghada Abdulfattah loved to swim at her local pool. Now, she is…
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Harvard resisted Trump’s pressure. It also made reforms on antisemitism, free speech.
Amid a slew of lawsuits and investigations over antisemitism on campus, Harvard University leadership has leaned in to…
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Iran war is exposing Europe’s military limits
Europe is unlikely to help President Donald Trump fight the Iran war. But it could help the United States end it with…
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How Africa rebuts online lies to protect democracy
Attempts by Russia and others to sow political and ethnic discord are countered by religious leaders, the press, and…
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United in anti-US sentiment, Iran and Russia forge solidifying partnership
Deepening ties between Iran and Russia are paying off for both powers, especially on the battlefield.
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In New Mexico, housing shortage finds a fix on Route 66: Renovated motels
As tourism waned along Route 66, many motels closed. A New Mexico investor is renovating some of the old structures…
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War, tariffs, Israel: How Trump’s foreign policy is influencing the midterms
From the high prices of gas and groceries to the cost of fertilizer, economic issues that are top of mind for U.S.…
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A bestselling classicist embarks on a fresh odyssey
Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer, offers a series of essays that examine modern interpretations of…
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Can states make Big Oil pay for climate change? Supreme Court weighs a precedent.
Oil and gas corporations Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy want the Supreme Court to decide that municipalities can’t sue…
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Israel, a Jewish and democratic state, maintains Arab citizens’ representation
Just before a big election, the top court annuls a ban on two Israeli Arab parties. Even under overwhelming majority…
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Low water levels, high demand force a reckoning for the Colorado River
Lake Powell and the Colorado River are facing historically low water levels, threatening the supply for millions of…
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What Bolsonaro vs. Lula says about democracy in Brazil
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro head to a runoff vote in Brazil’s presidential election.
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The butterfly monarch: A Kenyan lepidopterist’s collection archives a kingdom
Steve Collins is seeing a permanent home for his collection of 4.2 million butterflies.
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Our World: The week of Oct. 5, 2026
A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor’s international team
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Reporters on the Job: From Toronto to Nairobi
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around…
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wants to return a right-wing movement to power in Brazil, while leftist President Luiz Inacio…
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The American Sign Museum is an illuminating trip through time
Founded in 1999, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati pays homage to the artistry of the signs that have long…
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Guns, immigration, climate change top the Supreme Court docket
The Supreme Court has only 30 cases on its docket so far – about half the usual number for a term. But more…
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