Police break up truck protest at Canada-US border bridge

Canadian police moved Sunday to end a blockade of the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor and Detroit, the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing. Protests continued in Ottawa.

As Paris walked by, a photographer died. Can it bring compassion to streets?

If well-known photographer René Robert can die ignored on the streets of Paris, what does that say about how France treats its homeless population?

Journalism in Mexico: Where getting the story could mean getting killed

What motivates Mexican journalists when their death rate is the highest in the world outside war zones? Three tell the Monitor what inspires them.

In Kashmir, journalist's arrest intensifies pressure on media

The arrest of Fahad Shah sends a harsh message to other Kashmir journalists, one observer says. Journalists globally face rising threats.

'Guilty, your honor': Chauvin admits to violating Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty on Wednesday to violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he killed the man by kneeling on his neck during an arrest. Three other former officers, indicted alongside Mr. Chauvin, are scheduled for trial early next year.

‘On the edge of a cliff’: What voting rights tell us about US democracy

Basing his assessment of democracy in the United States on Black Americans’ right to vote, our commentator finds that ideal yet to be realized.

‘Ecocide’: Climate lawyers say Amazon deforestation is a crime

On Tuesday, AllRise, a group of climate lawyers, asked the International Criminal Court to investigate Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro for his Amazon development policies. The lawyers say “crimes against nature are crimes against humanity.”

Facebook introduces controls for kids. Is it enough?

After a scathing testimony of the harm Facebook platforms can cause younger users, the tech conglomerate is trying to do better by introducing new controls for teens and parents. Critics question the efficacy of the changes and are calling for...

Solar energy is a new cash crop for farmers – when the price is right

The transition toward renewable energy is creating a new kind of demand for rural land. Small farmers see a win for the planet and their own security.

Facebook's 'snow day': Massive outage reveals world's dependence

On Monday, a widespread Facebook outage affected up to three billion people around the world who rely on the company’s services. As one user put it, the outage was a “huge awakening that social media controls so much of my success in business.”

Leak stopped, but major oil spill closes Southern California beaches

One of the largest oil spills in recent Southern California history fouled Huntington Beach and other popular beaches. The leak came from an offshore pipeline.

Afghan journalists’ battle: To keep free expression alive

How long will the Taliban tolerate independent journalism? Many Afghan reporters fled amid threats, but many stayed, to boldly do their jobs.

Norway is wealthy because of oil. Can it give up fossil fuels?

Norway, a country known for its environmentalism, owes much of its wealth to vast oil wells. On Monday, voters who are increasingly concerned about the climate crisis take to the polls in an election that could shape the future of the country’s...

Journalist's slaying: Have Dutch values fostered a crime problem?

The Dutch values of toleration toward minor offenses may also inadvertently be feeding the criminal element that killed journalist Peter de Vries.

Taliban and social media: How should tech companies respond?

The Taliban are allowed to operate accounts on Twitter, but not Facebook or YouTube. Now, with the Taliban set to control Afghanistan, social platforms must decide if the Taliban should be allowed to run the country’s official accounts.

Iran’s nuclear program – and averting a Middle East war nobody wants

Iran’s breakout point to make a nuclear weapon is estimated to be 10 weeks away. But as tensions rise, so do efforts to avert a conflict no one wants.

Migration as a weapon: Why Europe cries ‘Enough!’

As more dictators use migrants for geopolitical advantage, the European Union struggles to end the practice.

The stampede into national parks

Ready to get back into nature, visitors are overwhelming some U.S. national parks. Smart planning can help improve the experience.

The general who let Robert E. Lee get away

General Meade’s Union troops routed Lee at Gettysburg, and let the Confederate soldiers retreat to safety. A new book defends his actions.

Hong Kong activist found guilty in first for new security law

Former waiter Tong Ying-kit, the first person charged under Hong Kong’s national security law, was found guilty of terrorism and inciting secession. Activists say the ruling represents an “ominous moment for human rights” in Hong Kong.