KPÖ Wins Decisively in Graz • Vienna Records 40-Degree Heat • Scent of Death in Venezuela

The KPÖ party achieved a significant victory in the Graz municipal elections, securing 35.8% of the vote and a seven-point increase. This win positions the party, led by Mayor Elke Kahr, for potential coalition talks with the Greens. Meanwhile, the SPÖ faced further setbacks, and the Greens, despite losses, maintained a lead over the FPÖ, with the ÖVP coming in second.

In international affairs, the United States and Iran have agreed to resume negotiations on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. This comes after a weekend of mutual attacks that threatened stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations had previously agreed to an "immediate" cessation of hostilities on June 17, with Iran committing to ensuring safe passage for merchant ships for 60 days. However, recent drone attacks and subsequent military actions by both sides had escalated tensions.

On the sports front, Canada has made history by reaching the World Cup Round of 16, defeating South Africa 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio. The team now awaits the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match. In weather news, Vienna experienced a record-breaking temperature of 40.0 degrees Celsius on Sunday, marking the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city. This heatwave has also prompted warnings about "thunderstorm asthma."