Global National: July 18, 2022 | Extreme heat scorches much of Europe, sparks wildfires

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In our top story: A heat wave is scorching parts of western Europe — triggering wildfires in Portugal, Spain and France, and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee from their homes. The U.K., which is unprepared for the extreme heat, is struggling with sweltering temperatures as the next few days set to get even hotter. Redmond Shannon reports.

Scorching temperatures are causing problems across parts of Canada as well. A wildfire close to Lytton, B.C., which was ravaged by flames just last year, is out of control. It's one of dozens wildfires burning in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Jayme Doll reports.

The federal government is proposing a cap on oil and gas emissions, by putting an industry-specific price on carbon. Ottawa is aiming to cut greenhouse gases by 42 per cent across all sectors by 2030. Abigail Bimman reports.

Emergency departments are struggling to provide essential care across the country, with some forced to close once again over the weekend. While ER delays aren't a new issue in Canada, experts say wait times and closures are climbing at an unprecedented rate. Jamie Mauracher explains.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suspended two members of his inner circle and launched investigations into his country's intelligence agency and prosecution service over allegations of Russian collaborators in those departments. At the same time, Russia's largest gas exporter is warning nations it can no longer guarantee supply. Mike Armstrong has more.

A new report into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting describes what's being called a systematic breakdown, highlighting how the safeguards designed to protect students failed. Jacksons Proskow takes a look.

Finally, ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Canada next week, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved the sale of 42 properties belonging to the Catholic Church. The money from the sale will be used to settle legal claims from victims of sexual and physical abuse at a church-run orphanage. Ross Lord reports.

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