The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/02/24 at 16:00 EST

Episode Date: February 24, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/02/24 at 16:00 EST

1942, Europe. Soldiers find a boy surviving alone in the woods. They make him a member of Hitler's army. But what no one would know for decades, he was Jewish. Could a story so unbelievable be true? I'm Dan Goldberg. I'm from CBC's personally, Toy Soldier. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Tom Harrington. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not ruling out sending Canadian troops to Ukraine as

part of a possible peace deal. He spoke out today at a summit in Kiev on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. Trudeau said everything is on the table when asked whether Canada was willing to put boots on the ground to help maintain security in Ukraine. He insists Canada's support for the country will continue for the extent of the war and after. Canadians continue to stand strong with Ukraine and Ukrainians appreciate deeply

the unequivocal support that Canada has and will always deliver. The war is not over yet. We will continue to stand with Ukraine until the war is over and until Ukraine wins. Canada has also promised 25 light armoured vehicles for Ukraine, as well as $5 billion in aid seized from frozen Russian assets. France's president says there's a good reason to re-engage with Russia.

Emmanuel Macron met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Macron says the new administration provides a new context for talks, but adds any peace deal between Russia and Ukraine needs to include security guarantees. My strong point was to say, let's try to get something first, which is, which can be assessed, checked and verified. And let's be sure that we build sufficient guarantees in the short run. And this is where we are ready to be engaged.

The U.S. and Ukraine are talking about signing a deal for Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Macron says that could be key to securing Ukrainian sovereignty. Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but the Vatican says the Pontiff's condition has improved slightly. He resumes some work activities today. Doctors say the slight kidney problem detected yesterday is no longer a concern. But the 88-year-old is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and doctors say his prognosis remains uncertain.

This is his 11th night in hospital, the longest stay of his nearly 12-year papacy. The suspect in a stabbing of a 6-year-old boy in Halifax has made a court appearance. The 19-year-old woman is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace. Police say the victim and suspect did not know each other. Kayla Hounsell has the latest. It's a very, very tragic incident. Constable Martin Cromwell with the Halifax Regional Police says officers were called to a Maine thoroughfare in downtown Halifax Sunday afternoon. They found the child suffering from multiple stab wounds. He remains in hospital. Police say the child's parents

were instrumental in ensuring the suspect remained at the scene. 19-year-old Elliot Chorney appeared in court today staring at the floor. She consented to remaining in custody until she enters her plea next month. Police say she had a knife. They also say they do not believe she knows the child. However, we are asking anyone who was in the area that may have witnessed the incident, anyone with video, to come forward and contact police. Court documents show Chourney is also facing an assault charge related to an incident last month.

The documents also state she is of no fixed address. Police won't say whether she is unhoused. Kayla Hounsell, CBC News, Halifax. The four candidates in the race to be Canada's next liberal leader are preparing to square off in two live debates. The French language debate is being held tonight, the English one tomorrow. Both are being held in Montreal. One of America's great soul singers and balladeers, Roberta Flack, has died. Killing me softly with this song, killing me softly

with this song telling my whole life. Killing me softly was a massive hit for Flack in 1973, winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. She won the same honor the year before with another top 10 single, Ashley was a massive hit for Flack in 1973, winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. She won the same honor the year before with another top ten single, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. The haunting ballad became a breakout hit in the 1972 Clint Eastwood film, Play Misty for Me.

Flack was the first artist to win consecutive Grammys for Best Record. She was diagnosed with ALS three years ago. Roberta Flack was 88. And that is Your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Tom Harrington.