Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory last year has aided the rise of far-left challengers in this week’s US House primaries. With a potential House speaker also from NYC, the outcome could affect Democratic Party stances on key issues. #mamdani #newyork #democrats www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Uruguay bet big on renewables and pulled off a genuine energy transformation. As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz became a wake-up to nations around the globe, many could learn from Uruguay’s success. #uruguary #renewables #energy www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

Abelardo de la Espriella has unified conservatives ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff. But in a polarized nation, his biggest asset may be about who he is not: the incumbent. #colombia #election #politics www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

World Cup success has been elusive for the USA men, despite the team’s talent and skill steadily increasing over the past few decades. But Friday’s group stage win—the second in a row—has fans hopeful that Team USA has turned a corner. #worldcup #fifa #teamusa www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Persistence and instant connection create lasting joy in our staff photographer's images of people from Côte d'Ivoire. #ivorycoast #cotedivoire #photography #connection www.csmonitor.com/The-Home-For...

Alberta Ellis was a prominent businesswoman in segregated America. But like other historical figures, her story could fade were it not for people who believe in carrying forward the ways our past informs who we are today. #route66 #segregation #history www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

A unanimous Supreme Court sided with a marijuana user whom the U.S. government had arrested for gun possession. The case offered the court’s latest insights on how to apply its “history and tradition” test to gun regulation. #guns #2a #supremecourt www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

The temporary ceasefire agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran is meant to end the war, reopen vital shipping lanes in the Gulf, and address Iran’s nuclear ambitions – at a later time. #iran #war #ceasefire www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0...

A new central bank chief sees humble listening in deliberations over monetary policy as the “special sauce” to curb inflation. #fed #economics #inflation #federalreserve www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

A series of dominoes might be starting to fall that could lead to Andy Burnham becoming the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. But first, he has to win Thursday’s by-election in the constituency of Makerfield. That’s not guaranteed. #uk #election #manchester www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

Rapid advances in AI models raise national security questions. One example: The face-off between developer Anthropic and the govt is highlighting the unusual leverage that some companies have in talks on regulating the technology. #anthropic #ai #trump www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week. With a basketball court, barbecue grills, and a public library branch, its vision of transforming a traditional presidential library into a modern community center will be put to the test. #chicago #obama www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

The Group of Seven summit shows Europe’s enduring desire to work with the United States. But behind the flattery, leaders are showing new flexibility in dealing with the mercurial American president. #g7 #g7summit #climate #ukraine www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

A legal ruling recognizes the monetary as well as civic value of women's role as homemakers. But unleashing their full potential will require India’s men and women to shed limiting views of each other. #india #women #supremecourt www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

American self-rule depended on an educated public as the “safe depositories of their own liberty,” Thomas Jefferson wrote. There are signs that Americans’ level of engagement with their government is rising, after being long depleted. #civics #education #america250 www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

As historically high funding flows to ICE, complaints about detention conditions are rising, too. Detainees, their advocates, and government watchdogs cite spoiled food, poor sanitation, and little access to healthcare. #ice #immigration #detention www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle. #worldcup #fifa #soccer #columbia www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

One possible reason for the tentative deal was rising polarization within each country. Keeping the peace might now rest on how each of them resets social harmony. #iran #israel #peace www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

Members of the British elite, the Cambridge Five, were recruited by the Soviets in the 1930s as university students. In “Stalin’s Apostles,” Antonia Senior strips away any romanticism still clinging to their exploits. #newbooks #british #spies www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture...

A former two-time Kansas mayor is facing deportation. Some supporters of President Donald Trump are wrestling with the implications of immigration enforcement that is broader, they say, than what they voted for or expected. #immigration #kansas www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves many Israelis feeling vulnerable. They expressed concern for Israel’s security and freedom of action against its enemies, while some criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. #iran #ceasefire #israel www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

A sanctions regime is only as good as its enforcement, experts say. With the United States showing erratic commitment to sanctioning Russia, among others, questions have emerged about whether the line can be held without Washington. #russia #sanctions #trump www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

Teaming up with the small Gulf state of Qatar, Pakistan helped forge an Iran-U.S. agreement to be signed this week. Both Muslim nations worked to build trust and brought cultural nuance to creating a roadmap out of the conflict. #pakistan #iran #peacedeal www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

The global economy was the clear loser from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as oil prices surged. The expected peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a full restoration of oil flows could take months. #iran #oil #peacedeal www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

The United States and Iran have agreed to open the critical waterway that has rattled the global economy and enter into a 60-day ceasefire. The accord brings relief, but the thorniest issues at the root of the conflict remain to be resolved. #iran #war #ceasefire www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

The New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory brought a diverse and sometimes-troubled city together, with the team expressing the grit that many residents see in their own lives. #knicks #newyork #nba www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

The story of how a constitutional theory grew in prominence reveals the evolving American debate about the presidency. #constitution #potus #reagan www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

Some see a provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as critical to US counterterrorism work. But it has been controversial due to privacy concerns, and now, its renewal is caught in a standoff between Congress and the President. #congress #trump www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

The White House hosted mixed martial arts fights Sunday – one in a series of 250th anniversary events that so far haven’t generated broad excitement or unity. Some Americans are already seeing the U.S. semiquincentennial as a missed opportunity. #250 #us #whitehouse www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

The World Cup is a moment of national pride for many soccer fans. That is especially true for Cape Verdeans, many of whom live far from their home country. #worldcup #fifa #capeverde www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/061...

Congress and the administration are wrangling over reauthorization of a national security surveillance tool. Viewing security and constitutional rights as compatible rather than competing may help. #congress #security #privacy www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

Much has been made of the positive role Pakistan has played as a mediator between the United States and Iran. But on the ground, the story is much more complicated, with many saying Pakistan is paying too high a price. #iran #war #pakistan www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-S...

The current Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has elicited an enormous public health response. Alongside that, anthropologists and community workers are working to build trust between affected communities and outside responders. #ebola #publichealth #trust www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...

SpaceX debuts on a U.S. stock exchange this week in what’s anticipated to be a record-breaking public offering, with high stakes for investors and the U.S. economy. #spacex #elonmusk #stocks #nasdaq www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

Mexico may have its challenges. But when it comes to being a host for the World Cup, it has its North American co-hosts beat. Mexicans are phenomenal soccer fans, as they declare themselves. #mexico #worldcup #soccer www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

The shared democratic values between the US and Europe that were once the bedrock of transatlantic cooperation are in tatters. On this D-Day anniversary, the Trump administration offered an endorsement of Europe’s far-right political parties. #trump #dday #hegseth www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives...

As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has dragged on, President Donald Trump has alternately predicted an imminent peace deal and threatened punishing attacks. Is this calculated, or a sign he has lost control of the conflict? #trump #iran #peacedeal www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-...

The country has taken important initial steps toward political transformation. But forging lasting unity and stability, especially during tough economic times, requires sustained support for democracy at home – and from abroad. #syria #hope #democracy www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

“Death of the Soccer God” follows a celebrated Haitian-born striker whose world unravels. While sport is at the heart of the story, author Dimitry Elias Léger packs in issues such as racism, class expectations, and world politics. #newbooks #soccer #politics www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture...

The unmanned boat that helped rescue an Apache helicopter crew Monday night was the equivalent of a seaborne pickup truck. The U.S. has “urgent mission needs” for such autonomous Navy vessels, lawmakers are saying. #iran #navy #drone #usmilitary www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military...

Artificial intelligence in the United States has so far been met with a largely hands-off regulatory approach. That approach is changing, raising questions about who sets and implements AI policy. #ai #airegulation #trump www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Syria went through 15 years of war and turmoil, making the country a focal point of hardship in the Middle East. But with the region torn asunder by the U.S.-Iran war, a relatively peaceful Syria is now an outpost of progress and hope. #syria #middleeast #peace www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

Robert Macfarlane's book calls nests, eggs, beaks, songs, feathers, flight, and migration "the seven wonders of birds”. The field guide conveys not only wonder but also concern over the plight of many species. #birds #birding #newbooks www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture...

The continent has deep reserves of talent and technical expertise as well as shared social values. By easing bureaucracy and promoting competitiveness, the European Union enables more innovation and enterprise to flourish. #europe #eu #innovation www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

This year’s World Cup is the biggest ever, with more hosts, more teams, and more newcomers to the tournament. As a result, the competition may not look quite the same as it has in years past. #worldcup #fifa #soccer www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0...

The US government has been unable to stanch the flow of guns purchased in American stores then handed over to Mexican drug cartels. Prosecutors have a tool that some believe could make gun dealers more careful about who they sell to. #terrorism #mexico #trump #guns www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

Chinese leader Xi Jinping, wary of growing ties between North Korea and Russia, turned on the charm in Pyongyang this week. For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the summit was about influence. For Mr. Xi, it was about stability. #china #northkorea #summit www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

Cutting hair is not the point of the mentoring at Abdulmajid Bala’s shop in Kano, Nigeria. Instead, the real lessons are structure and a reason to be somewhere. #nigeria #barbershop #youngmen www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives...

The World Cup always brings a host of issues with it. But between astronomical ticket prices, combatant competitors, and immigration enforcement worries, this year’s edition seems to have more than its fair share. #worldcup #fifa #tickets www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Many predicted a rightward political shift in Peru's presidential runoff. But the statistically tied preliminary results underscore a deep polarization that reaches across the region. #peru #election #latinamerica www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...