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. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:17:24 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0717/brexit-britain-EU-Europe-UK-remain?icid=rss 615ecfd15728524f66e6c534b74de84f Ten years after Brexit, many young voters in Britain think rejoining the European Union is a good idea. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:23 -0400 Mark Rice-Oxley https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0717/Valuing-the-modest-might-of-microkindness?icid=rss 24150030e480be6225b613061f353df7 Adapting traditional scientific research methods, researchers are highlighting how even the smallest acts of goodwill can scale up into a broader culture of compassion that improves well-being throughout society. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:49:16 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0717/world-cup-final-argentina-spain-lionel-messi-lamine-yamal-barcelona?icid=rss 82bf939defadd202152489c283026345 Sunday’s World Cup final will highlight the transition at the pinnacle of soccer from Argentine veteran Lionel Messi to Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:15 -0400 Mark Sappenfield https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Home-Forum/2026/0717/On-track-to-ride-Amtrak-s-Quiet-Car?icid=rss 0fcc94fec77872227cf19742cfce2dbb For this traveler, a frantic sprint for a seat leads to a humorous breach of conduct. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:09 -0400 Eric Green https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0717/trump-iran-war-back-on?icid=rss ac474b2d635ceee0ba6ac513f01b235f The U.S.-Iran conflict has moved from a faltering ceasefire into what looks like renewed but limited war – with few signs of a clear end point. The American public shows little appetite for escalating the conflict to press for concessions from Iran. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:15:08 -0400 Anna Mulrine Grobe https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0717/ice-shootings-immigration-maine?icid=rss 6d300d7b54d45a04abee604299a14bf9 Federal law enforcement participating in immigration operations have fatally shot four people this year, and each time quickly defended officials’ actions. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:16 -0400 Sarah Matusek Jacob Turcotte Donald Keough https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0717/blanche-attorney-general-hearing?icid=rss 60454c2712f8c7a48b75052152ff4192 Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general, faced pointed questions from Republican and Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Caitlin Babcock https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Movies/2026/0716/odyssey-movie-damon-hathaway?icid=rss afd1932ad371ed7c9c2fda7b10b42e5b “The Odyssey” brings Homer’s classic back to the big screen in one of summer’s largest releases. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:29:00 -0400 Peter Rainer https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2026/0716/trump-iran-war-ceasefire-diplomacy-transactional-strategic?icid=rss 4aa9685f8bb7e88013576dd9f3d5abe2 Each side in the U.S.-Iran war is internally divided on the way forward, making it hard to negotiate peace. And President Trump’s transactional approach doesn’t resonate with Iran, which is more strategic. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:08:07 -0400 Howard LaFranchi https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0716/Expansive-views-from-an-expanded-World-Cup?icid=rss 88398080406f31b1708a2b57b2e0d11a With 48 teams participating, the 2026 soccer competition is growing an even wider global audience – alongside appreciation for the diversity of players, their backstories, and expressions of universal human values. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:18:00 -0400 the Monitor’s Editorial Board