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. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:28 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 Surrounded by warring factions, Sudan’s el-Obeid must rely on local relief https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0721/sudan-el-obeid-civil-war-kordofan-el-fasher?icid=rss 6488dd5cadf743a36583999825db2622 Several hundred thousand civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid are caught in the middle of fighting between rival military forces, relying in part on humanitarian aid from local activists. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:39:00 -0400 Mat Nashed Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0721/jordanian-bases-iranian-missiles-american-troops?icid=rss 55deb3ddae7747c764920efde832bbe9 As U.S.-Iran fighting reignites, American ally Jordan, which hosts U.S. forces, has increasingly come under Iranian fire. Dependent on U.S. aid, but eager to avoid angering Iran or creating domestic concerns, it is choosing its words carefully. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:05:55 -0400 Taylor Luck Respecting refugees’ dignity in Africa https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0721/Respecting-refugees-dignity-in-Africa?icid=rss b9b0b9e8e93be8f73f966c28b2e41650 A new integration program in Ethiopia confirms a broader shift in outlook that recognizes the individual worth and potential of refugees as assets to society. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:47:45 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board Plot twist! Gen Z powers a movie theater resurgence. https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Movies/2026/0721/movie-theater-gen-z-obsession-backrooms?icid=rss a145132853d8247c429a57c0af979757 When box office sales plummeted during the pandemic, conventional wisdom held that members of Gen Z might not return to the movie theater. Instead, young people are both creating hit content and filling seats for the in-person experience. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:55:21 -0400 Mackenzie Farkus Kelenna Onukwugha 15 years on, Joplin’s civic updraft https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0721/joplin-missouri-tornado-recovery?icid=rss b276e45bb808395a8080a06fd7405431 In this week’s magazine, we go to Joplin, Missouri, to explore what it means for a community to rebuild. Other stories explore similar themes. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:40 -0400 Stephanie Hanes Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0721/maine-senate-democrat-nominee-jackson?icid=rss 7f4aa14e19984ba540075e15ba5cf6f5 Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend. But eleventh-hour candidacies frequently face big challenges. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:39:32 -0400 Simon Montlake In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0721/internships-jobs-employers-ai?icid=rss 9680ed1cde1784b5f035da0a9466c1f4 Internships have never been a guaranteed path to a full-time job, but experts say there are steps to get the most out of the experience. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:27:07 -0400 Ira Porter Medara Udoekong In Joplin, a tornado took ‘things you remember.’ But the city’s civic bonds endure. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0721/joplin-tornado-recovery-rebuild?icid=rss 7eae89995e8edbce74aed9e1f27a9432 In 2011, a powerful EF5 twister destroyed about one-third of Joplin, Missouri. To recover and rebuild, the city relied on the strength of its community. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Harry Bruinius Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0720/ukraine-drone-war-defense-minister-fedorov-general-syrskyi?icid=rss 29b50dad41c1d8a2cd5e683a181ed867 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of the popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s effective high-tech warfare, has sparked protests across the country. More than just strategy, youth appears part of his appeal. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:33:07 -0400 Scott Peterson Why Greeks are going to TikTok for news instead of newspapers or TV https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0720/greece-social-media-tiktok-instagram-news-europe?icid=rss 00c999f6a7caf72e7cd2e21b05e1b34a Greeks don’t turn to traditional media for news; they go to TikTok, Instagram, and the like. That makes them a lens on the possible future of news. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:36:00 -0400 Jenny Tsiropoulou Dominique Soguel