Saturday, June 27, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

The authorities in Venezuela say that foreign search-and-rescue teams are arriving to help with the aftermath of two major earthquakes. But Venezuelans are relying on one another right now, because many are skeptical of their government’s ability to respond. Also: today’s stories, including how Russian studies are coming back at some Ukrainian universities under the philosophy of “to defeat a stronger enemy, one needs to fully understand them”; a look at the stories of two close friends facing difficult decisions to repatriate or stay in South Africa last month amid growing threats of violence against migrants; and how reenactors in Massachusetts are seeking out artisans with mastery of historic garments for America’s 250th anniversary. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.