The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/03 at 11:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 3, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/03 at 11:00 EDT

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 Claude Fague. Higher auto prices, supply chain disruption and a general strain on the economy. Always Donald Trump's 25% tariff aimed at the auto sector could be felt in the months to come.

It went into effect at midnight Washington time. We learned this week Canadian auto parts are being largely exempted, but experts say the broader trade measures could still impact Canadians. Liberation Day commemorations continue in Appledorn in the Netherlands. Canadian veterans and their families are gathered there

to mark the 80th anniversary of Canadian forces freeing the Dutch from Nazi control. In the town, which Canadian soldiers freed in 1945, people are marking the day with a parade. Crystal Gomanzing reports. people are marking the day with a parade. Crystal Gomanzing reports. I've heard stories about how difficult it was. Yvonne Penning's mother was 14 when Canadian soldiers

battled their way into Appledorn, freeing Dutch families from the oppressive grip of Nazi occupation. Murl Wensel of the 48th Highlanders of Canada was a part of Operation Cannon Shot. Tyler is his grandson and a Lieutenant Colonel with the same regiment. I grew up knowing stories about the liberation and how the Dutch people treated him upon returning here. The gratitude for the lives lost for freedom will be on the Lieutenant Colonel's mind

as he leads the 48th Highlanders of Canada in the Appledorn Liberation Parade. 7,600 Canadians gave their lives in the liberation of the Netherlands. Crystal Gamansing, CBC News, Appledorn, the Netherlands. The medical charity Doctors Without Borders says its last remaining facility in a remote part of South Sudan has come under attack. At least seven people, including a nine-month-old child, were killed and 25 others were injured. It happened near the border with Sudan.

It's believed government forces carried out the aerial attack, though it's not clear why the hospital and pharmacy were targeted. The aid group says the facility is the only center for care for 40,000 people. There is a growing concern South Sudan is at risk of falling back into civil war. My fellow Australians, serving as your Prime Minister is the greatest honor of my life. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressing a crowd of supporters in Sydney after declaring victory in the federal election. He and his Labor Party have been re-elected with what appears to be a majority government.

Today the Australian people have voted for Australian values. For fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all. For the strength to show courage in adversity and kindness to those in need. Albanese defeated the conservative leaning party whose leader Peter Dutton lost his own seat in Parliament. Health care, housing and the cost of living were the main issues in the campaign, though US President Donald Trump and his global trade war also loomed over today's vote. A downtown Vancouver Cathedral was the site of a memorial mass remembering those affected by last weekend's Street Festival vehicle attack. Cathedral of

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary was packed with many of the Filipino community along with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Premier David Eby. The service was also held on the provincial day of mourning for the 11 people killed. And finally, 19 horses are set to go to the post for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby today in Louisville. Among the favorites is American-owned Sandman who is trained by Mark Cassie, a dual Hall of Famer in both Canada and the U.S. who has had a long and successful run at Woodbine racetrack in Toronto. Post time is just before 7 Eastern.

And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fague.