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. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:45:51 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0918/trump-cnn-white-house-press-freedom?icid=rss dfc6caabe2c4807fa6c6e9e32a55b20d President Donald Trump announced a ban on three major news outlets – CNN, Politico, and MS NOW – calling them purveyors of “fake news.” Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:08:00 -0400 Linda Feldmann https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0918/Seizing-opportunity-from-Kennedy-Center-drama?icid=rss 706fdb3966754bda8358d43da5ec6998 Despite closure of a national cultural symbol for the United States, some see possibilities to expand creativity and connection through the arts. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:11:14 -0400 they Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0918/women-basketball-somaliland-recognition-sovereignty?icid=rss 1a10ea68da669985e7b9ce14daa2abe6 In Somaliland, a breakaway state in the Horn of Africa, female basketball players are fighting to play for a country not found on the world map. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:53:17 -0400 Sophie Neiman Mahbub Abdillahi https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0918/de-gaulle-resistance-france-le-pen-election-rn?icid=rss f194d828881e43ca7638d49d06d51d75 The popularity in France of a two-part biopic about Charles de Gaulle is highlighting public frustration with the country’s present-day politicians. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:41:38 -0400 Colette Davidson https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0918/hungary-rebuild-trust?icid=rss 4317a9fdc83388591864ccc258f6030e Countries around the world face weakened social contracts. Our magazine this week details many of those situations, from India to the U.S. We also focus on Hungary, where citizens are beginning to rebuild what has been broken. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:10 -0400 Stephanie Hanes https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Readers-Respond/2026/0918/A-headline-that-rattled?icid=rss 35e48106b9b88965404c91343ee89011 I was disappointed in the headline “Trump pushes for federal role in election security” in the Dispatches section of the Aug. 3 Monitor Weekly. The Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:05:15 -0400 Monitor Reader https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Readers-Respond/2026/0918/A-moviegoer-s-odyssey?icid=rss e61f9cefa270a196edfbff3ef017f0a4 Regarding “‘The Odyssey’: Expansive tale, meet expansive screen” (Aug. 3 Monitor Weekly): That is one outstanding – nay, brilliant – mo Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:05:09 -0400 Monitor Reader https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Endeavors/2026/0918/cricket-lebanon-migrant-workers?icid=rss 955b983194d273f2f7c6864f187640a9 The gatherings each Sunday offer migrants not only a reminder of home, but also an opportunity to express solidarity and connect with others. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:10 -0400 Kanika Gupta https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0918/russia-election-vladimir-putin-ukraine-war-united?icid=rss 730e3d9a2280045ddc80bbf1e4ee89c0 Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and Kremlin attitudes. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:11 -0400 Fred Weir https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0917/fema-storm-fire-flood-hamilton-trump?icid=rss 752865565c2bf770a3857331814db0d9 Cam Hamilton faces a test as the new Federal Emergency Management Agency head, addressing rising needs while letting local responders take the lead. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:35:00 -0400 Patrik Jonsson