Friday, October 23, 2026 1:39 PM ET
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Israel's election choices will be felt far beyond its borders -- Ned Temko19 hours ago
Whatever the outcome, Nov. 3 is a pivot point for Trump -- Linda Feldmann2 hours ago
As midterms near and Putin beckons, Trump embraces big-power diplomacy -- Howard LaFranchi21 hours ago
As US childcare costs climb, states and other nations offer a road map -- Goodluck Ajeh22 hours ago
Trump disinvited international election observers. Here's what that could mean. -- Scott Baldauf1 day ago
Why Israeli recognition has been a double-edged sword for Somaliland -- Sophie Neiman1 day ago
India's democracy has been backsliding for years. Its youth are drawing a line. -- Aakash Hassan1 day ago
AI companies commit to self-regulation, a strategy with a mixed track record -- Caitlin Babcock1 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 min6 days ago
As Houthi attacks undermine Saudi security, a cautious kingdom recalibrates -- Taylor Luck9 days ago
Iran war is exposing Europe's military limits -- Anna Mulrine Grobe16 days ago
M is for Musk, and money: One big donor towers over 2026 -- Elon Musk might be the largest individual spender behind the midterm elections. He also says he'll give one share of his SpaceX company to every child in the U.S. -- Laurent Belsie8 hours ago
The AI industry's race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash - By - Sophie Hills - , Jacob Turcotte - / 4 min3 days ago
Holding a new constitutional convention: Would that fly? -- Simon Montlake3 days ago
In these Israeli elections, Arab citizens could be the deciding vote -- In Israel, polls show a tight race, with neither of the two major factions likely to win an outright majority. Arab political parties could play a key role. -- Ilan Ben Zion2 hours ago
To light Damascus' future, an artisan draws on its stained-glass past -- Taylor Luck2 days ago
At Jerusalem site holy to Jews and Muslims, a fragile status quo is being erased -- Ilan Ben Zion8 days ago
First Look - Houthis, Saudis exchange strikes on airports as Mideast conflict intensifies - By - Samy Magdy and Julia Frankel - / 5 min12 days ago
Across Europe, voters are calling out failing government. But they play a role, too. -- Protests like those in France show the distrust between voters and governments. Experts say without trust, hard decisions are tough to make. -- Mark Sappenfield21 hours ago
After violent weekend, France reckons with its frustrated, fractured public -- Colette Davidson3 days ago
Riots in Albanian capital enter a fifth day as anti-government protests escalate - By - Zana Cimili - , Derek Gatopoulos - / 2 min1 day ago
With US and Ukraine at odds, Russia cautiously tries to take advantage -- Fred Weir6 days ago
From the Magazine -- Alexa and Siri aren't in this tech guru's friend group8 hours ago
From the Magazine -- A journalist finds a new beat: His imprisonment22 hours ago
From the Magazine -- A songwriter asks, 'What makes a place feel like home?'22 hours ago
A simple joy, multiplied: Bakers bring 27,000 cookies to Boston Common1 day ago
From the Magazine -- October's best books boast indelible characters4 days ago
'Music Against the Night' plays like a major literary composition7 days ago
From the Magazine -- A blessed childhood – without indoor plumbing8 days ago
From the Magazine -- Her onstage singing voice advanced offstage racial reform3 days ago
Letter from Mar-a-Lago: How times have changed – and haven't -- A decade after a first visit to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, our White House correspondent returns with the president and reflects on what's different now. -- Linda Feldmann8 hours ago
Can Democrats win back Christian voters? A Kansas pastor charts a faith-based campaign. -- Sophie Hills5 days ago
Perseverance drives Angel Reese – and WNBA – into the 2026 championship -- Ken Makin7 days ago
Why the US is tightening the flow of highly skilled foreign workers -- Laina Gustafson7 days ago
Tariffs, terrorist designations, and chatbots: Is the US meddling in Brazil's election? -- If Brazil elects right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, it could become the crown jewel in Mr. Trump's push for more conservative leaders in Latin America. -- Constance Malleret22 hours ago
Tech firms are building AI-ready data centers in India. But are cities ready? By - Aakash Hassan - / 7 min22 hours ago
Our World: The week of Oct. 19, 2026 -- Tim Backshall8 hours ago
Reporters on the Job: From Boston to Kamianske, Ukraine -- Goodluck Ajeh2 days ago
A most precious possession - By - David Shribman - , Marshall Brooks - / 8 min9 days ago
My life sentence? Diagramming. -- Robert Klose17 days ago
One summer, a door – and then books, and then a new world – opened -- Rebecca Gummere23 days ago
On the 6:09 train, a traditional sound brings reflection -- Ben Corn1 month 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
Praying when frustration and grievances turn into violence40 minutes ago
Finding the Comforter in a grieving world1 day ago
'The great point of departure' from matter to Spirit2 days ago
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE8 days ago
The backlash against livestreaming an execution - The reported doubts in the White House about a Pentagon plan to air an execution of an ex-soldier hint at a long and moral history of moving away from such public spectacles. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min22 hours ago
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From the Editors -- The midterms as a story of power and balance3 days ago
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