The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:32:01 EDT 300 The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com 5 arrested near British air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0927/britain-fairford-iran-war?icid=rss ce0cf6aa45564c58d4f5351ec34bd14b The British base has been used by American bombers for limited strikes against Iran. Iran has said that bases used to attack it are legitimate targets. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:02:08 -0400 Pan Pylas 'We're not giving up': Beset by climate change, island nations act as warming world's conscience https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0926/climate-change-united-nations?icid=rss deaa61bd426df2952dd0b2b537292471 Small island states are often on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, offering moral advice to mightier nations that isn’t always heard. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:41:14 -0400 Seth Borenstein and Anton L. Delgado Scrolls, not screens: Tibetan calligrapher brings his art to the next generation https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Endeavors/2026/0926/tibet-calligraphy-longest-scroll?icid=rss 7596a806794a06f1b48a2ebf531766c2 Self-taught artist Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar holds the world record for the longest calligraphy scroll – 165 meters (about 180 yards) – which he created in 2010. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:05:00 -0400 Anne Pinto-Rodrigues One summer, a door – and then books, and then a new world – opened https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Home-Forum/2026/0926/stone-tudor-library?icid=rss 06a56225a36e97862637d9a6e88cdec8 Miss Louise lived in a big stone Tudor, covered with ivy. Inside that house was a library – and a lifelong gift. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:17 -0400 Rebecca Gummere The US wants a Ukraine peace deal. Here’s why Russia isn’t biting. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0926/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-donbas-europe-trump?icid=rss 8f651d3b230d580d8b3c3009e7b70071 The White House may be pushing for talks between Russia and Ukraine, but the Kremlin remains committed to “my way or the highway” negotiation tactics. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:11 -0400 Fred Weir Hoping to push the US away, Iran’s strategy is to go on the offensive https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0925/iran-trump-war-hormuz-arsenal?icid=rss 2c0bf71dd3a07588c0723f553e15981d Nearly seven months after being attacked, an emboldened Iran is seeking to end the war on its terms. That means forcing U.S. bases out, lifting sanctions, and ending a U.S. naval blockade. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:50:00 -0400 Scott Peterson The renewed roots of election integrity https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0925/The-renewed-roots-of-election-integrity?icid=rss 8ac4ad4a9f351dba296f6348cc29d10e As Americans’ trust in elections wavers, local officials and volunteers are strengthening safeguards – and making sure more voters know about it. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:24 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board Hegseth touts tougher soldiers. His wife is leading a push for more care. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0925/hegseth-military-spouse-commission-soldiers?icid=rss 72f85d4e6ea3b321b156810a56fadcd5 A new presidential Military Spouse Commission had its first meeting this week. Many service-member families are eager for more support. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:11:00 -0400 Anna Mulrine Grobe Amid scrutiny of Lindsay Clancy juror, some warn of a broader chilling effect https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0925/lindsay-clancy-hung-jury-mistrial?icid=rss 047246cb7d2f3058c511e7bcfee5bea2 The controversial mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has cast a spotlight on a holdout juror and the difference between juror independence and misconduct. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:40:59 -0400 Cameron Pugh Xi and Trump strike friendly tone, but make little progress on thorny issues https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0925/Xi-trump-meeting-washington?icid=rss 442b00cfeccd712ccbe5aef4fc474dbe During the two-day summit in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he and the Chinese leader have forged “a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect.” Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:22:32 -0400 Ann Scott Tyson