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Team Canada Ismaël Koné⁠ is recovering with a double fracture of his left leg after being injured during Thursday's World Cup game before that historic victory against Qatar. Sarah MacDonald reports on how Koné⁠ is doing, what he's saying, and how the team is reacting. And Eric Sorensen looks at where Canada now stands in advancing to the next round.

Jeff Semple reports on how Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach, 93, has been found guilty of committing sexual assault and indecent assaults against two women decades ago.

Redmond Shannon explains what's already threatening the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran.

One province, two kinds of health care: Heather Yourex-West reports on Alberta's plan to allow doctors to practice in both the public and private systems.

Heidi Petracek reports on the whale sanctuary breaking ground in Nova Scotia, and why not everyone is on board with the plan.

Plus, sheen of green: Jackson Proskow explains how U.S. President Donald Trump's $14-million USD makeover of the reflecting pool at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial has hit troubled waters.
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Soccer fans revel in Team Canada's historic win against Qatar at the World Cup in Vancouver. Sarah MacDonald reports on the excitement in the streets and how businesses are raking in the cash.

Jackson Proskow reports on the criticism U.S. President Donald Trump caved by agreeing to the ceasefire deal with Iran.

Mike Armstrong looks at Ukraine's attack on a major oil refinery in Moscow, and how Ukraine's long range attacks are becoming difficult for Russia to ignore.

Heidi Petracek explains why gun control advocates are pressuring the federal government to better protect survivors of intimate partner violence.

Heather Yourex-West looks at Alberta's rising tensions ahead of the fall referendum on separation.

Plus, World Cup cultures: Eric Sorensen reports on the mosaic of soccer celebrations for the beautiful game.
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The U.S. and Iran have signed a deal to extend the ceasefire between the two countries for 60 days. Jackson Proskow reports on the details of the 14-point plan, how the agreement comes with a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump, and why there's skepticism about whether the deal will lead to long-term peace in the Middle East.

David Akin explains why a Canadian parliamentary committee has determined medical assistance in dying (MAID) should not be made legal for people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness.

Touria Izri reports on the confusion over why some people are being told to surrender their certificate of Canadian citizenship.

Mike Armstrong explains how the Titan submersible disaster highlights a lack of oversight from Canada's government.

Eric Sorensen looks at how some of soccer's biggest superstars seized the moment in their opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Plus, the bird is the word: Heidi Petracek reports on the revived craze over geese ornaments for your porch.
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Questions are lingering about the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. Redmond Shannon reports on when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, and U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns about Israel jeopardizing peace.

Jillian Piper reports from the G7 summit in Évian, France, where Prime Minister Mark Carney had an informal chat with Trump about trade, and how some of that conversation was picked up by a microphone.

David Akin looks at how the federal government is trying to make it tougher to get out on bail.

Melissa Ridgen reports on Ottawa's long-awaited legislation to ensure all First Nations communities get clean drinking water.

Jackson Proskow reports on how the FBI says it thwarted a plot against this past Sunday's UFC cage match at the White House.

Jeff Semple has an exclusive interview with William Majcher, a former RCMP officer concerned about Canada's ability to investigate foreign interference.

Plus, hopping to it: Mike Armstrong reports on the search and capture of a rogue kangaroo in Quebec.
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Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war.  Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth.  

In this first episode of a four-part series, join military historian David Borys as we travel back in time to Iran, where we chart how a modern monarchy, which was armed, wealthy, and globally backed, lost control. On our journey, we'll be helped by historian Roham Alvandi from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

While conflict and armed rebellion have evolved to look very differently over the centuries, if you want to understand the world today, you need to go back because history doesn't just repeat itself; it echoes.

 

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