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Christian Science Monitor - World

As China's global star rises, how is Washington planning to adjust? -- China's soft power is rising as global views of the U.S. turn negative, and the Trump administration might lack the strategic thinking and empowered China hands to compete with Beijing. -- Ann Scott Tyson

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The black-and-white dog that became the face of hope in post-earthquake Venezuela -- Tibisay Zea

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The French transformed Africa. Now, Africa is transforming their language. By - Colette Davidson - , Albain Adé - / 6 min

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Italy's Meloni takes on Trump, not out of spite but savvy -- Mark Sappenfield

1 day ago

From the Magazine -- Winter was harsh, but resilient Odesa making summer a season of hope

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From the Magazine -- Côte d'Ivoire's youth chase employment – despite the odds

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Middle East -- Israeli government vows to defy justices, setting off alarms over the rule of law

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Europe -- Why is tiny Norway so good at sports? It's more than Erling Haaland.

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France and Morocco may have been the teams, but their World Cup match was transnational

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On global AI governance, China fills a vacuum

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Middle East -- Why Erdoğan's Turkey is seeing its stock rise in NATO and the Middle East

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Get your tire kicks on Route 66. This is the ultimate festival for gearheads.

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Asia: South & Central -- Aboard the train to Kashmir, a Monitor writer sees region at a crossroads

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Americas -- Venezuelan aftershocks: How the quakes made political change more urgent

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Europe -- Still fighting in the courts, Le Pen jumps into 2027 French presidential race

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Europe -- On Europe's edge, Lampedusa rises above the fray over migration politics

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