Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appear to be backing away from further strikes, just hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire two months ago. However, both countries warned Monday that they remain ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. The renewed fighting raised concerns that the Middle East could be plunged back into a full-scale war. Iran’s military says it has halted offensive strikes but will respond to aggression by Israel or its allies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also hinted the latest round of fighting is over. But he said Israel will respond with force if attacked further by Iran.

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

DAVAO, Philippines (AP) — A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people. Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide. The quake struck Monday, causing buildings to collapse and triggering small tsunamis. Waves were detected as far away as Japan. Officials report more than 200 injuries and significant damage in General Santos city. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered disaster-response efforts. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its alert hours after the quake. The Philippines frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows intelligence agencies to collect communications from foreign targets overseas without a warrant and is set to expire June 12. Senate leaders had been nearing a deal to renew the program, but support collapsed after Trump named housing finance regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Intelligence officials say the authority is critical to national security and foreign threat detection.

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico’s Pacific coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Boris could cause flooding and mudslides, especially in steep areas. On Monday, the storm was located southeast of Acapulco with winds of 40 miles per hour. It was moving northeast at 2 miles per hour. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Laguna de Chacahua in Oaxaca to Tecpan de Galeana in Guerrero. The hurricane center says the storm is forecast to make landfall along the coast of Guerrero by Monday evening. Boris isn’t expected to impact Mexico’s three World Cup host cities.

AI stocks recover some of last week’s sell-off, while oil prices come off their overnight highs

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is clawing back some of its sell-off from last week. Oil prices, meanwhile, are higher Monday following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they have come off their peaks from overnight. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, coming off its 2.6% drop from Friday that was its worst since October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 7 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. Some of the best performers were companies that sell computer chips, memory and other products fueling the AI boom. They had plunged Friday amid worries that their prices had shot too high amid AI euphoria.

Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional. The findings highlight many Americans’ feeling of unease over the future of its representative government — particularly among young people. Only about one-quarter of Americans say the U.S. stands above all other countries in the world, and Americans are less likely to see a democratically elected government as “extremely” or “very” important to the United States’ identity as a nation than they were just a few years ago.

Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

MADRID (AP) — The Vatican says that Pope Leo XIV has met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis. The meeting on Monday, which followed in the tradition of popes meeting with abuse survivors during their foreign trips, lasted about an hour and took place at the Vatican Embassy in Madrid, the Vatican said in a statement. Spain’s Catholic hierarchy has only recently begun reckoning with its legacy of abuse and cover-up after long dismissing the severity of the scandal that came to light thanks to reporting by the newpaper El País.

Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September. The World Wide Developers Conference, which attracts thousands of developers from some 60 countries to Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters, usually focuses on software, in contrast to the fall unveiling of the latest iPhones. Analysts expect the iPhone maker to give updates on new AI features and capabilities, including developments with its Siri voice assistant. Apple has been playing catch-up with on AI with its Big Tech peers.

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

NEW YORK (AP) — The new host at the Tonys, Pink, pretended at the beginning that she didn’t know what she was doing. Then former host Neil Patrick Harris told her to just be herself, and it turned out that was just fine. Pink scored big with the opening number, an extravaganza featuring some 170 performers from casts of current shows. The song also name-checked many actors in the audience. Other highlights included the first Tony win by Joshua Henry, a beloved four-time nominee, for his role in “Ragtime.” And the Tonys showered love on “Schmigadoon!” — a Broadway musical that pays homage to, well, Broadway musicals.

NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game. Trump is expected to be at Madison Square Garden on Monday night for Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Trump’s appearance led the New York Police Department and Secret Service to cancel a watch party outside and institute a no-bag policy for ticket holders. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is also expected to be there. The Knicks are in the finals for the first time since 1999, lead the series two games to none and are two wins from their first championship since 1973.