The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/03/02 at 06:00 EST

Episode Date: March 2, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/03/02 at 06:00 EST

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But it's time to imagine what we can do with more. Join Scarborough Health Network and together, we can turn grit into greatness. Donate at lovescarborough.ca. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Claude Fague. One day after US President Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House,

the Ukrainian president got a much warmer reception in Britain. CBC's Richard Madden has more. Ukraine president Vladimir Zelensky getting a warm welcome in London after yesterday's diplomatic disaster in Washington. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeting him at 10 Downing. You have full backing across the United Kingdom. We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may.

Zelensky has been invited to meet King Charles and come to Sunday's European Defense Summit, also to be attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, where Ukraine's security and how to end its war against Russia has become the urgent new focus. This is in stark contrast to Friday's shocking blowout between Zelensky and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Don't tell us what we're going to feel. Democrat Senator Chris Murphy believes it was a setup. It was a planned ambush designed to embarrass President Zelensky

in order to benefit Vladimir Putin. Richard Madden, CBC News, Washington. Ukrainians overseas and across Canada are reacting to that tense meeting at the Oval Office. Many hope allies such as Canada will maintain their support. CBC reporter Philip Leishanek has more. Maria Yanchenko, owner of Myrusa's Kitchen in Toronto, says she watched in disbelief at what happened in the Oval Office. They drew him there to make a fool out of him.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance to discuss a pivotal minerals deal and strengthen US-Ukraine relations. Yanchenko says what happened was the opposite. Gambling with World War III. relations. Yenchenko says what happened was the opposite. With Trump and Vance calling Zelensky disrespectful while she says they insulted him and his country. Queen's University energy and environmental policy professor Warren Mabey. He says while Trump may claim Zelensky has a bad bargaining position the US needs critical minerals and rare earth metals from Ukraine.

U.S. companies are not likely to go in and start doing billions of dollars worth of development unless the area is secure. Phil Kishanok, CBC News, Toronto. Israel has stopped the entry of all humanitarian goods and supplies into Gaza. This comes after phase one of its ceasefire deal with Hamas expired. Israel is warning of additional consequences if Hamas does not accept the new proposal for an extension. In India, border police carry out a rescue operation after an avalanche hit the state

of Uttarakhand. at least four people are confirmed dead and 57 workers are believed to be buried under the snow. Well, time to get your snacks planned for tonight's Oscars. Conan O'Brien will be hosting for the first time, and it's a wide open field for many of the categories. The CBC's Eli Glassner tells us some of the hot tips for Hollywood's biggest night. The Oscar's's Eli Glassner tells us some of the hot tips for Hollywood's biggest night. The Oscars red carpet is getting ready lights and cameras

positioned when the LA wildfires ravaged this city. Some wondered if the awards would continue. Now there's a feeling the industry needs this according to Variety's Clayton Davis. You survived the Hollywood strikes and your house burned down and you're still standing man man, you're a survivor. So the attention turns to the numerous tight races. Best actor? Could Timothee Chalamet beat out Adrien Brody with his bold performance as a young Bob Dylan? Or the best actress race, Demi Moore, for her horrifying turn in The Substance, but against Mikey Madison's tour de force

performance in Enora. Producers are promising a wicked performance and a tribute to Quincy Jones. But many will be watching to see how Hollywood reacts to the current political climate. Eli Glasner, CBC News, Los Angeles. And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fege.