The next U.S. Supreme Court term begins Oct. 5. Justices return to the bench amid record low public approval, with some indications that the court is maki…

Many of the most competitive House districts this year, in states from Texas to Florida, California to Pennsylvania, have majority or near-majority Latino…

The North African nation names its first woman prime minister. Supported by Islamic scholars, new views of women’s worth are taking hold across the Arab w…

Iranian officials and pundits laud the militia group’s gains as their own. At the same time, some media coverage appears designed to convince the Houthis…

As competition for college seats and postgraduate jobs grows, young Indians are losing confidence in their ability to get ahead through hard work and tale…

A new biography connects the dots between the professor’s labor-union beginnings and the left-wing outlook that shaped his bestselling history book.

The European Union and China hold meetings next week in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks, as the EU tries to steer clear of a all-out trade war.

At a moment when many Democrats are arguing over socialism and Israel, Sherrod Brown is squarely focused on the economic issues he’s always championed. Su…

The U.S. government is welcoming members of a small South African racial minority as refugees while continuing its drive to deport more immigrants.

Waves of youth-led protests worldwide offer a chance to reverse the democratic decline. The latest example: Serbia’s leader was forced to call a snap elec…

Israeli passengers say one of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight carried out an attempted terrorist attack, and tell of a terrifying plummet.

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta saw an unprecedented wave of migration this summer that has since put Spain's immigration policy under the spotlight.

Monitor reviewers recommend titles by Emily St. John Mandel, Min Jin Lee, and Paul Theroux.

America’s military footprint in the Middle East is shrinking, as the U.S. assesses its role in Gulf conflicts following extensive base damage during the I…

The former prime minister spent years stripping wealth – and guardrails – from Hungary. Now, the new government is restoring them as best it can.

While President Donald Trump breaks through American political guardrails, Europe has generally stuck to its standards or rebounded from extremism.

This week saw two massive moments in space and in underground engineering, showing that Americans not only still think big but also recover from failures…

An Israeli rabbi from a West Bank settlement says vigilante violence by Jewish settlers toward Palestinians is a “disgrace.”

A Republican law aimed at cutting waste in the food stamp program means states are making changes to comply – but it could cost some people their benefits.

The federal government wants U.S. colleges to publicly respond to a list of questions about sensitive issues in higher education by year’s end.

The Syrian government’s recent decision to raise fuel costs, after an earlier increase in electricity prices, led to protests that upset a string of gover…

A New Mexico community college is a leader in training for wind technicians, servicing the turbines that are adding wind energy to the electric grid.

Voters overwhelmingly reject a strict neutrality in the face of foreign threats in Europe, testing Switzerland’s ability to be a peacemaking arbiter.

The U.N. hears that a billion people are on the front line as sea levels rise due to climate change.

Self-taught artist Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar holds the world record for the longest calligraphy scroll – 165 meters (about 180 yards) – which he created i…

The White House may be pushing for talks between Russia and Ukraine, but the Kremlin remains committed to “my way or the highway” negotiation tactics.

Miss Louise lived in a big stone Tudor, covered with ivy. Inside that house was a library – and a lifelong gift.

Nearly seven months after being attacked, an emboldened Iran is seeking to end the war on its terms. That means forcing U.S. bases out, lifting sanctions,…

A new presidential Military Spouse Commission had its first meeting this week. Many service-member families are eager for more support.

The controversial mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has cast a spotlight on a holdout juror and the difference between juror independence an…

A new school year is beginning in Gaza, with many students returning to in-person learning for the first time in three years.

Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Ira…

In a defiant U.N. speech, Israel’s prime minister dismisses a range of criticism.

Can Europe’s values-first approach to AI face up to the economic challenge posed by the progress- and profit-centric models favored in the U.S. and China?

A tech-driven bicycle renaissance is forcing cities and towns to grapple with merging high-speed vehicles into traffic grids and commuter grinds.

Global debt has hit a record, with wealthier countries leading the way. But one way out is to note the new models for debt management – such as discipline…

America’s partners are becoming more assertive and are looking to build ties with other countries in response to President Trump’s transactional approach.

As a gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to talk about tax cuts and data centers. But questions about where his party is headed – and how candi…

As they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing’s plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaga…

At the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s threats from the day before and defended…

Colleges could lose access to federal student loans if their graduates don’t make more money than someone without the degree.

Paul Theroux’s latest cultural travelogue includes an exploration of his ancestral connections to the northern nation.

Despite the wreckage of war, many more Palestinian children have returned to school in the territory, a testament to their innocence, curiosity, and desir…

In elections past, Brazil focused on mobilizing its youth vote. But the attention has shifted to voters older than age 70 this year.

Much of the world’s biodiversity is at risk, yet natural ecosystems are foundational to every national economy. A new report by the Paulson Institute, the…

The latest shooting related to immigration enforcement is renewing concerns about ICE vehicle stops.