The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/26 at 02:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 26, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/26 at 02:00 EDT

In this acclaimed new production of Anna Karenina, the National Ballet of Canada asks, what is fair in love and society? Renowned choreographer, Christian Spook adapts Tolstoy's epic novel to dance in a spectacular work complete with lush costumes, cinematic projections, and a glorious curated score, featuring the music of Rachmaninoff. On stage June 13th to 21st, tickets on sale now at national.ballet.ca

sponsored by IG Private Wealth Management. From CBC News, the world is sour. I'm Neil Kumar. With Parliament about to begin a new session the Liberals and Conservatives held caucus meetings on Sunday. Details from Rafi Boudja Canyon. This government failed to table a budget pretty soon. Conservative Gérard Deltel ready with criticism before MPs returned to the House of Commons, a theme for leader Pierre Poilieuvre as well. We're going to be demanding a spring budget.

But the opposition cannot force the government to do that. Poilieuvre also won't be in the Commons until he wins a by-election as he lost his seat. This is the room that won our party a strong mandate. Prime Minister Mark Carney was keen to highlight liberal electoral success. A 169 member caucus that is the conscience of this party.

MPs will also choose a new House Speaker. 7 members have put their names forward. Rafi Mujikani on CBC News, Ottawa. Canada Post says it's reviewing the Union's response to its latest contract offer. The Crown Corporation and Union met for mediation talks on Sunday. The Union says talks are expected to resume over the next few days. This was the third day of job action. Workers are in a legal strike position but chose to stay on the job, although they're

not working overtime, so there may be some disruptions, to mail delivery. Sunday marked five years since George Floyd, a black man, was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer. Sarah Levitt has more on the anniversary. Sitting outside a convenience store five years ago, Floyd was pulled from a car and onto the ground by police. For nine and a half minutes, Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck during the arrest. A video of the incident was soon seen worldwide as Floyd cried.

I can't breathe. His murder led to major protests across the U.S., then worldwide. What's his name? George Floyd. Philon his name? George Floyd. Philonius Floyd is George Floyd's brother. George, he changed the world. Efforts were made to reform police departments across the country, but in a blow to those efforts, this week the Department of Justice,

instructed by the Trump administration, announced it was ending police reform agreements. Do you think things have changed five years later? Absolutely not. A strong rebuke in a city and country where many are still in mourning five years later. Sarah Levitt, CBC News, Minneapolis. U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not ruling out putting sanctions on Russia, saying he's not happy with Vladimir Putin after Russia launched its largest air assault on Ukraine since the start of its invasion. Ukrainian authorities say more than 30 cities and towns across the country were targeted, including Kiev. Aaron

Collins reports. The aftermath of one of the largest Russian attacks in this conflict. Ukrainian officials say roughly 370 drones and missiles were involved in the assault, killing at least a dozen people, including children. Honestly, I don't think that anyone in Kiev had any sleep this night. Kira Rudik is a Ukrainian member of parliament. It was terrifying. It felt honestly like Armageddon. But it wasn't just missiles exchanged by the two countries over the weekend.

But it wasn't just missiles exchanged by the two countries over the weekend. Glory to Ukraine! Ukrainian soldiers chant glory to Ukraine, some of the hundreds of prisoners released in a massive swap with Russia. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking out on social media over the weekend, urging the US and European countries to impose sanctions on Russia. Aaron Collins, CBC News, Washington. In the NHL playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 6-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 series lead. Both Connor McDavid and

Zach Hyman scored twice. Game 4 will take place in Edmonton on Tuesday. And that is your World This Hour. Remember, you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts updated every hour, seven days a week, or for news anytime, you can visit our website at cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar.