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Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria at the World Cup 2026, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history with 17 goals. The win secured Argentina’s progression to the knockout rounds, following a penalty miss and a late injury-time goal.

JD Vance discusses US-Iran talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, but the Iranians have the edge and demonstrated that when they temporarily walked out after threats made by US President Donald Trump.

Authorities in Carpentras, southern France, discovered two young children unresponsive in a parked car during a severe heatwave, prompting urgent investigations.

HEATWAVE IN FRANCE
France tightens restrictions, banning alcohol and cancelling events amid escalating heatwave this morning.
Over half the country remains under red alert for extreme temperatures.

Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister in a statement outside 10 Downing Street – watch live on BBC. Starmer says after leaving…

Far-right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has secured a narrow victory in Colombia’s presidential run-off, earning 49.7% of the vote against left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda’s 48.7%. The close results will challenge De La Espriella in working with a divided Congress on his proposed policies.

A bungee jumping accident in Limeira, Brazil, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, prompting arrests of six individuals for potential homicide.

Severe lightning strikes during a handball competition in Rastatt, Germany, leave at least ten people injured, with one sustaining serious injuries.

What’s going on?
US officials confirmed that Vice President JD Vance and Iranian representatives commenced peace talks in Switzerland. The meeting aims to address concerns related to Iran’s nuclear programme. Both parties signalled a commitment to dialogue despite prior tensions.

CNN’s headline states, “Live updates: Trump threatens Iranian delegation while Vance holds talks with them,” focusing on external tensions during negotiations. In contrast, PBS highlights, “Vance meets top Iranian officials as U.S. looks to get negotiations back on track,” emphasising the efforts for productive dialogue. This difference in tone reflects CNN’s focus on conflict dynamics versus PBS’s framing of cooperation.

Coverage analysed: AP News | CNN | PBS | NBC News

Bolivia’s authorities report no active road blockades following President Rodrigo Paz’s state of emergency declaration amid ongoing protests. The measure allows military support for police. While agreements in Santa Cruz suggest progress, human rights groups have documented at least 17 fatalities linked to supply disruptions.