New York Times

1. The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions

   Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

2. Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus

   The military is investigating the soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for any hurt caused to “believers in Lebanon and around the world.”

3. Tim Cook Will Step Down as Apple C.E.O.

   The longtime leader of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.

4. Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO

   John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.

5. Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking

   Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.”