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, 06 Oct 2026 01:53:37 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/Justice/2026/10052/supreme-court-climate-change-suncor-exxon-mobil?icid=rss 6857686c07165e518b08707e39387dfd Oil and gas corporations Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy want the Supreme Court to decide that municipalities can’t sue them in state court for damages related to climate change. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:20:10 -0400 Henry Gass https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/1005/Israel-a-Jewish-and-democratic-state-maintains-Arab-citizens-representation?icid=rss bbdec9b7f13010f87f015e039a556cd3 Just before a big election, the top court annuls a ban on two Israeli Arab parties. Even under overwhelming majority rule, democracies protect minorities' civic participation. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:49:00 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2026/1005/colorado-river-water-shortage?icid=rss 1806185dc42fdb5485bd34c91fdbc4e9 Lake Powell and the Colorado River are facing historically low water levels, threatening the supply for millions of people as authorities search for solutions. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:07:19 -0400 Story Hinckley Melanie Stetson Freeman https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/1005/brazil-president-election-lula-bolsonaro?icid=rss 3f9c78fff6b30016208578d81adcd397 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro head to a runoff vote in Brazil’s presidential election. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:04:51 -0400 Constance Malleret https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Endeavors/2026/1005/african-butterflies-nairobi?icid=rss 3f67ee47be38bf254786a871e2bf055a Steve Collins is seeing a permanent home for his collection of 4.2 million butterflies. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:11 -0400 Sophie Neiman https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1005/russia-bears-china-electric-cars-parthenon-argentina-migrants?icid=rss 29b4f93e279b8a761d52796c8cd200fe A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor’s international team Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:18 -0400 Fred Weir Ann Scott Tyson Whitney Eulich Matthew Bell https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1005/reporters-job-1005?icid=rss 8ce783e8404362c681ff9523b40eb6e6 Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:11 -0400 Sara Llana Cameron Pugh Colette Davidson Sophie Neiman https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1004/Brazil-s-Flavio-Bolsonaro-beats-polls-in-presidential-vote-faces-Lula-in-runoff?icid=rss fbc9e0d3b137887c3711d95b9ae4a71d Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wants to return a right-wing movement to power in Brazil, while leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:49:00 -0400 Brendan O'Boyle, Luciana Magalhaes and Rodrigo Viga Gaier https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1004/american-sign-museum-cincinnati?icid=rss b43cb3969815581db0ed0338b5c9afc0 Founded in 1999, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati pays homage to the artistry of the signs that have long attracted customers to businesses. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:17 -0400 Melanie Stetson Freeman Scott Baldauf https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/1004/supreme-court-term-guns-immigration-climate?icid=rss 193c6148b9d53749a294186153d927c1 The Supreme Court has only 30 cases on its docket so far – about half the usual number for a term. But more high-profile cases could follow. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Henry Gass