Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:06 PM ET
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To light Damascus' future, an artisan draws on its stained-glass past -- Taylor Luck4 hours ago
Once on the brink of extinction, sand tiger sharks are rebounding in Boston Harbor -- Asia London Palomba7 hours ago
Across Europe, voters are calling out failing government. But they play a role, too. -- Mark Sappenfield4 hours ago
The AI industry's race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash - By - Sophie Hills - , Jacob Turcotte - / 4 min15 hours ago
After violent weekend, France reckons with its frustrated, fractured public -- Colette Davidson1 day ago
Holding a new constitutional convention: Would that fly? -- Simon Montlake1 day ago
Letter from Mar-a-Lago: How times have changed – and haven't -- Linda Feldmann1 day ago
Tech firms are building AI-ready data centers in India. But are cities ready? -- Aakash Hassan1 day ago
Securing a military victory is not easy. What Iran is teaching America. The Iran and Ukraine wars raise a question about victory: Winning battles is one thing, but ending wars requires bringing combatants to the negotiating table. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 5 min3 days ago
As Houthi attacks undermine Saudi security, a cautious kingdom recalibrates -- Taylor Luck7 days ago
Iran war is exposing Europe's military limits -- Anna Mulrine Grobe14 days ago
Can Democrats win back Christian voters? A Kansas pastor charts a faith-based campaign. -- Kansas hasn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly 100 years. But megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton is running a surprisingly competitive race against GOP Sen. Roger Marshall. -- Sophie Hills6 hours ago
Democrats plan investigations, affordability efforts if they reclaim Congress -- Caitlin Babcock5 days ago
Trying to curb soaring fuel costs, Trump finds his hands mostly tied - By - Simon Montlake - , Zachery Proctor - / 4 min5 days ago
At Jerusalem site holy to Jews and Muslims, a fragile status quo is being erased -- A delicate understanding at the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has held for decades. But now, that's changing. -- Ilan Ben Zion4 days ago
First Look - Houthis, Saudis exchange strikes on airports as Mideast conflict intensifies - By - Samy Magdy and Julia Frankel - / 5 min9 days ago
Who built Saudi Arabia's 'Stonehenge' and why? 'The men' aren't saying. -- Taylor Luck13 days ago
After 3 years of war, looking for calm in a murky Gaza swimming pool -- Ghada Abdulfattah13 days ago
Riots in Albanian capital enter a fifth day as anti-government protests escalate - Clashes broke out near the prime minister's office in Albania as riots gripped the capital, Tirana. By - Zana Cimili - , Derek Gatopoulos - / 2 min2 days ago
With US and Ukraine at odds, Russia cautiously tries to take advantage -- Fred Weir4 days ago
US intel pause, Starlink outages leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack -- Scott Peterson5 days ago
Adding fuel to the fire: Trump's diesel deal stokes European concerns -- Ned Temko5 days ago
From the Magazine -- October's best books boast indelible characters1 day ago
'Music Against the Night' plays like a major literary composition4 days ago
From the Magazine -- A blessed childhood – without indoor plumbing5 days ago
From the Magazine -- Her onstage singing voice advanced offstage racial reform11 hours ago
From the Magazine -- Yiyun Li reveals life lessons in her new symphonic novel7 days ago
In Boston, an artist invites neighbors to speak for the trees11 days ago
From the Magazine -- A bestselling classicist embarks on a fresh odyssey13 days ago
From the Magazine -- Why Howard Zinn became a 'people's historian'19 days ago
Perseverance drives Angel Reese – and WNBA – into the 2026 championship -- As the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prepare to face each other Saturday for the WNBA championship, Dream star Angel Reese models a story of persistence that finds echoes more broadly in the league itself. -- Ken Makin1 day ago
Why the US is tightening the flow of highly skilled foreign workers -- Laina Gustafson5 days ago
New York considers changing its sexual assault law. Minnesota could serve as an example. -- Ira Porter6 days ago
Trump sent the military to Memphis to fight crime. Here's what happened. -- Patrik Jonsson6 days ago
Our World: The week of Oct. 19, 2026 - A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor's international team - By - Tim Backshall - , Whitney Eulich - , Lindsey McGinnis - , Matthew Bell - / 2 min4 hours ago
Reporters on the Job: From Boston to Kamianske, Ukraine - By - Goodluck Ajeh - , Story Hinckley - , Henry Gass - , Scott Peterson - / 3 min1 day ago
French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests -- Sylvie Corbet4 hours ago
Ahead of Brazil's presidential runoff, meet Bolsonaro 2.0 -- Constance Malleret3 days ago
A most precious possession - By - David Shribman - , Marshall Brooks - / 8 min7 days ago
My life sentence? Diagramming. -- Robert Klose14 days ago
One summer, a door – and then books, and then a new world – opened -- Rebecca Gummere21 days ago
On the 6:09 train, a traditional sound brings reflection -- Ben Corn29 days ago
Everyone has a 9/11 story. This is mine, from behind the lens. -- Melanie Stetson Freeman1 month ago
A walk in the rain -- Robert Klose1 month ago
'It was like a light coming on ...' By - Nate Talbot - / 1 min7 hours ago
Powerful messages for better outcomes1 day ago
A deeper innocence4 days ago
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Dignity defined in a Nobel Peace Prize - This year's award went to a South African jurist who not only reshaped international law but also says her inspiration came from survivors of atrocities who never gave up their dignity. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min4 hours ago
From the Editors -- The midterms as a story of power and balance15 hours ago
From the Magazine -- Transactional politics once defined Mexican elections. It still creeps into governance.5 days ago
The Explainer -- What is behind the raid on Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar?6 days ago
From the Magazine -- How does a country defend itself without a military?6 days ago
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