Global National: June 29, 2026 | Canada prepares for World Cup Round of 16 after historic victory

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Soccer fans across Canada are riding high after their country's historic Round of 32 win against South Africa at the 2026 World Cup Monday. Sarah MacDonald reports on how Canadians are celebrating their monumental achievement as Team Canada prepares for the Round of 16. Europe's record-breaking heatwave is moving southeast, with temperatures now pushing towards 40°C in Italy and the Balkans. Redmond Shannon looks at the new heat records being smashed, and the questions being raised about Europe's ability to cope with extreme heat. U.S. President Donald Trump says talks between his country and Iran are set to continue in Qatar, but Iranian officials say no meetings are scheduled. Heidi Petracek reports on the conflicting messages, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, parts of Northern and Western Canada are facing wildly different forms of extreme weather to start the summer. Heather Yourex-West looks at the wildfire threatening communities in the Northwest Territories, a

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