US and Iran to resume talks; KPÖ wins Graz election; Canada reaches World Cup Round of 16

Following a weekend of heightened tensions and reciprocal attacks, the United States and Iran have agreed to de-escalate and resume negotiations. The two nations will meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday to discuss further steps, a move that could ease maritime traffic in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. This agreement comes after an initial framework deal on June 17, which stipulated the "immediate" cessation of all hostilities and allowed for safe passage of merchant ships through the strait for 60 days.

However, the fragile peace was disrupted when the U.S. military targeted sites in Iran late Friday and early Saturday, which Iran responded to with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. U.S. Central Command cited an Iranian drone attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the cause for the renewed hostilities. The resumption of talks offers a potential pathway to stabilize the region.

In domestic news, the KPÖ party achieved a decisive victory in the Graz municipal elections on Sunday, securing 35.8% of the vote. This win strengthens Mayor Elke Kahr's position and opens possibilities for a coalition with the Green party. Meanwhile, in sports, Canada made history by winning its first-ever Round of 16 match in the FIFA World Cup, defeating South Africa 1-0 with a late goal from Stephen Eustaquio. The victory marks a significant milestone for Canadian football.

Separately, the aftermath of earthquakes in Venezuela continues to be dire, with human rights organization Provea reporting the smell of decaying bodies in the disaster zone of La Guaira. Official figures report 1,450 deaths and over 3,200 injured, but tens of thousands remain missing. A massive rescue effort involving Venezuelan forces and international experts is underway.

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The smell is a sign that there are still bodies under the rubble.