Alarm grows after the US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran with strikes on nuclear sites

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world is grappling with the enormous implications after the United States inserted itself into Israel’s war against Iran. The U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites raised urgent questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its weakened military might respond. Some observers warned Sunday that the future of worldwide efforts to contain the spread of nuclear weapons by peaceful means would be at stake in the days ahead. Iran lashed out at the U.S. for crossing “a very big red line." The Trump administration indicated it wanted to resume diplomatic talks, directly this time. Fears of a wider regional conflict loomed large.

Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites. The move seemingly contradicts his administration’s earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. Trump says on social media, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” The posting on Truth Social on Sunday evening marked something of a reversal from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s morning news conference that detailed the aerial bombing. Hegseth had said, “This mission was not and has not been about regime change."

11 days in June: Trump's path to 'yes' on bombing Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a week, President Donald Trump kept the world wondering whether he would join Israel’s attacks on Iran in an attempt to decapitate the country’s nuclear program. The guessing ended this weekend, when American stealth bombers, fighter jets and a submarine struck with bombs and missiles. Trump’s decision marks one of the riskiest foreign policy decisions by a U.S. president in recent memory, potentially plunging the nation back into armed conflict in the Middle East with no clear endgame.

Oil gains and US stock futures, Asian shares slip after US strikes Iran nuclear sites

BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets have appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride. The price of oil initially jumped more than 2% but then fell back slightly. U.S. stock futures and Asian shares declined early Monday, but shares in defense-related industries advanced. The price of Brent crude oil rose as much as 2.6%. It was up 1.8% at $78 a barrel while U.S. crude rose 1.9% to $75 a barrel. Futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.3%. Treasury yields fell slightly. Analysts said investors are watching to see how Iran reacts to the attack. The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran raised urgent questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program

Tarnished by Oct. 7, Netanyahu's legacy may be reshaped by war with Iran

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In the days after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed a shellshocked shadow of himself. The surprise assault caused his public support to plummet. Now, as Israel faces another unprecedented crisis in a war with Iran, Netanyahu appears rejuvenated. With the U.S. lending its support against a threat he has devoted his life to confronting, Netanyahu is demonstrating a resurgent confidence that could signal a new turning point in his lengthy political career. A veteran Israeli journalist said "Netanyahu has proven that he is a phoenix.”

NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are gathering this week for what might be a historic summit. It could also drive a wedge among the 32 member countries. Just a week ago, things had seemed rosy. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was optimistic for an agreement to dedicate 5% of GDP to defense spending. Then Spain rejected the new target, calling it “unreasonable.” The following day, Trump said that America should not have to respect the goal. On Sunday, he ordered the bombing of nuclear installations in Iran, which could dominate the summit. Questions also remain over Ukraine’s place at the meeting.

Police say a man opened fire outside a church before staff fatally shot him, averting mass shooting

WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan police chief says church staff fatally shot a man armed with a handgun and a long gun, averting a potential mass shooting at a church west of Detroit. Police Chief Ryan Strong said people gathered at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne spotted the man driving recklessly Sunday morning and then saw him exit his vehicle armed and wearing a tactical vest. Strong said the man began firing and a parishioner struck the suspect with his vehicle. The chief said at least two staff members at the church fatally shot the gunman. Strong said the suspect’s motive remains unclear, but it appears he was suffering from a mental health crisis.

Eastern half of US sweltering again, with dangerous heat wave expected to last until midweek

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East are enduring another sweltering day of dangerously hot temperatures as a sprawling June heat wave grips much of the U.S. Most of the northeastern quadrant of the country from Minnesota to Maine was under some type of heat advisory Sunday. So were parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. Twin 6-year-old girls were among three people killed when thunderstorms brought trees down onto homes in central New York. Sunday marked the second straight day of extreme heat across the Midwest and East Coast.

Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy

DWEIL’A, Syria (AP) — State media says a suicide bomber in Syria has detonated himself inside a church filled with people, killing at least 22. The explosion in Dweil’a in the outskirts of Damascus took place Sunday as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church. Britain-based war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says there were 30 people wounded and killed, but the exact numbers are unclear. Some local media reported that children were among the casualties. The attack was the first of its kind in Syria in years, and comes as Damascus under its de facto Islamist rule is trying to win the support of minorities.

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished off his MVP season with 29 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 and win the NBA championship. Jalen Williams scored 21 for the Thunder, who were pushed to a Game 7 brink in the NBA Finals — but finished off a season for the ages. Oklahoma City won 84 games between the regular season and the playoffs, tying the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls for third-most in any season. The Pacers lost star Tyrese Haliburton early in Game 7 to a serious lower right leg injury.