Thursday, August 7, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

Japan is the only country in the world to have experienced nuclear war. As the country marks the 80th anniversary of the United States’ bombing of Hiroshima, some activists wonder if the city is as committed to disarmament as it once was. Also: today’s stories, the Trump administration’s tariffs take effect on dozens of nations, our Paris correspondent takes a dip in the Seine, and British painter David Hockney’s glorious art book that captures his 60-year career. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.