https://www.csmonitor.comThe Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usWed, 11 Mar 2026 21:55:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2026/0311/ryan-coogler-sinners-michael-b-jordan?icid=rss3c773a1162703b8f7bb331c88a603ffaFor the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, is a contender for best picture and 15 other nominations, the highest number for any film in Academy history.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:19:47 EDTKen Makinhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0311/african-students-scholarships-iran-war?icid=rss9fdcad1537cf6167542cc86f2ede67e7As U.S. and Israeli missiles fall on Iran, African students studying there on government scholarships are caught in the crossfire.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:45:01 EDTDanai Nesta Kupembahttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0311/Britain-scores-a-win-for-equality?icid=rss672286876bad3385b7eaaab1332c9318Parliament’s vote to end a centuries-old tradition of inherited seats in the House of Lords reflects a country eager to curb divisions and disparities. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:29:15 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0311/sweden-syria-migrants-civil-war-assad?icid=rsse46d3ff4ccca656fbd20e69ca8deb7d0Now that the Syrian civil war is over, Sweden wants Syrian expats to go home. For those who’ve built a new life in Sweden, that’s not a small request.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:13:24 EDTTanya Raghuhttps://www.csmonitor.com/The-Home-Forum/A-Christian-Science-Perspective/2026/0311/To-get-God-right-we-must-get-substance-right?icid=rsscf65422bef20bfa4fecff5e7da07e1abWhen we understand that true and lasting substance is spiritual, we gain a clearer understanding of God as the only substance. An article inspired by this week’s Bible lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:09 EDTBrian Websterhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0311/congress-house-senate-retire-midterms?icid=rss5aa90093ea2f83fa13ab331e72a1c633The number of U.S. representatives and senators who are leaving office or not running for re-election is nearing a record, and it could impact the midterms.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:22 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0311/Japan-nuclear-Fukushima-energy?icid=rssb8f0f8c5696d88bdda0189d2df602a9dAfter Fukushima, Japan shut down its nuclear reactors. Now, the country is returning to nuclear energy, seen as a reliable low-carbon option.    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:16 EDTTakehiko Kambayashihttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0311/hegeth-debate-press-rhetoric-iran?icid=rss705b31e25aade74259fbd57ca20f921eThe defense secretary’s statements about the war in Iran are galvanizing to supporters, but critics hear a glorification of violence that runs counter to professional soldiering.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:10 EDTAnna Mulrine Grobehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0310/Iran-s-new-leader-could-spark-a-revolution?icid=rss7bfb5d62977b9974385d4b8127f991e0Public desires for a merit-based society over the current nepotistic one have driven many protests. Now as the son of the late supreme leader takes power, those desires might topple such dynasty rule.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:44:51 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0310/ramadan-jordan-iran-war-iftar?icid=rss29b8745d374334fee8de1e282e8877d0Jordanians are inviting stranded foreigners to break-the-fast evening Ramadan meals amid the stress of war.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:06:53 EDTTaylor Luck