Thursday, September 3, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

The International Criminal Court was set up to bring individuals to justice for war crimes. But its future is now being questioned by the United States. At issue is whether the U.S. should maintain its commitment to international justice or try to end an organization it sees as flawed and overreaching its authority. Also: today’s stories, including how a new round of strikes by the United States and Iran threatens to restart a conflict in the Middle East; a look at how Boston is making strides in composting; and how in Somaliland, a major book fair is putting the unrecognized country on the literary map. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.