Dutch parliamentary investigators are questioning experts regarding the country’s pandemic response, focusing on education and youth policies with testimony from former health advisor Károly Illy and ex-Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven. Meanwhile, World Cup defending champions Argentina face Austria in a match today. Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland have concluded with a 60-day plan for a final agreement, including a direct communication line to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The situation in Lebanon, where fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, was a key point of discussion, with both nations agreeing to work towards ending hostilities there, though Israel is not directly involved in these talks. Iran reports “great progress” regarding Lebanon. Elsewhere at the World Cup, Cape Verde remains undefeated after a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, following a prior 0-0 tie with Spain. Temperatures across the Netherlands are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
