Last month, after a lengthy court battle, the United Kingdom handed the Chagos archipelago over to the African island nation of Mauritius, which said the islands had been stolen from it at independence. Today, Lorraine Mallinder dives into the plight of the Chagossians, many of whom were forcibly evicted from the island over five decades ago, and their desire to return to the island. Also in today's package, a flurry of diplomacy is not dispelling the notion of post-election Palestinian disarray, a mask ban in North Carolina, and a new musical with a twangy Nashville score. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As each side of the Russia-Ukraine war continues to take steps towards escalation: What does this mean for the future? Also: today’s stories, including Hong Kong’s attempt to censor pro-democracy activists, what high-speed internet can do for rural towns, and how oil harvests in Gaza are a symbol of resilience. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

One thing jumps out from our first two stories today. The Trump administration is looking like it will take a blowtorch to business as usual in Washington, from health to immigration and beyond. The election gave Donald Trump a mandate to do it. Today’s stories also cover a Myanmar nonprofit cleaning up ‘ghost gear’ that kills sea life and a tiny village that makes most of Kyrgyzstan’s yurts. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As Donald Trump continues to announce plans for his presidency one issue in particular has sparked conversation: Will January 6th felons be pardoned? Also: today’s stories, including barrages in Northern Israel, a surge of women in construction, and a review of John Lewis’ new biography. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Two weeks ago, the Monitor’s Howard LaFranchi was the rare reporter to get into Pokrovsk, Ukraine, which is facing a tough Russian onslaught. It’s still hanging on. Today’s stories also include Trump’s eye-popping Cabinet picks, worries over a Trump ‘warrior board,’ and how Trump leaves European allies fearing for their future. Join the Monitor's Ali Martin and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As American politics shows us, the fight against climate change has its advocates and its detractors. In her story today, Stephanie Hanes reveals the limits to that sentiment. It’s not that people don’t care. It’s that they care about other things more. Also in today’s package, South Dakota Sen. John Thune becomes Senate majority leader, Kemi Badenoch becomes Britain’s Conservative party leader, and Lebanon’s faith in Hezbollah begins to waver. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

United States presidents have taken to signing stacks of executive orders on Day 1. Donald Trump has vowed to take rapid actions affecting border security, energy prices, and what he contends is a biased federal bureaucracy. Also: today’s stories, including world leaders preparing for Mr. Trump’s arrival on the global security scene, the world gathering for the COP29 climate summit, and Ukrainian writers-turned-soldiers and soldiers-turned-writers. Join the Monitor’s Clay Collins and Nate Iglehart for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

American presidential elections tend to affect more than the United States itself. Today, our reporters focus on parents around the world and the questions they hold for the future. Also: today’s stories, including a German revival of Soviet-era relics, California’s conservative turn on crime, and how the economy influenced American voters. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

You don’t need this reminder, but here it is anyway: The U.S. election was seismic in the United States; the wider world felt the reverberations, too. Today, columnist Ned Temko supplies a skilled analysis of what Tuesday’s electoral decision projects to allies and adversaries. Our stories also cover whether Trump will face lawsuits, or if he will use the justice department to sue his enemies, U.S. allies bracing for Trump’s ‘America First’ approach to foreign policy, and how a Sudanese refugee in Uganda is keeping his homeland alive through food. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The election season is finally over, and the country is beginning to gear up for Donald Trump’s second go at the presidency. Today, Linda Feldmann dives into what Trump’s historic victory says about America. Also in today’s package, how Ukrainians are viewing the US election results, what Trump’s election win means for his legal woes and the justice system, and how Latin American voters buoyed Trump’s resounding victory. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.