The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/26 at 04:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 26, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/26 at 04:00 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 Neal Kumar. Israeli strikes have killed at least 46 people in the Gaza Strip, including 31 in a school-turned shelter, according to local health officials. The military says it targeted militants operating from the school. Israel renewed its offensive after ending a ceasefire with Hamas back in March. It is vowed to seize control of Gaza and keep fighting until Hamas is destroyed or disarmed. With parliament about to begin a new session, the liberals and conservatives

held caucus meetings on Sunday, details from Rafi Boucher-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. Polly ever 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. 169 member caucus that is the

conscience of this party. MPs will also choose a new House Speaker. Seven members have put their names forward. Rafi Mujikhani on CBC News, Ottawa. Hundreds in the Central Ontario community of Walkerton came together in morning last night where a vigil was held at the high school for four students and a popular teacher. On Friday, the five were killed in a car crash near London, Ontario as they returned home from a softball tournament. Philipp Lee Shanock reports. They stood listened and hugged remembering their

friends. Rowan McLeod had big plans for life. She always wanted to be a mom and Cadence Ford was sweet and bubbly and lit up the room when she walked in. 15 year old Keegan Padfield says even though they were older, the girls made time for him. They're all really kind and when I first started out in grade 9, they were all really supportive. On their way home from a softball tournament in Dorchester, Ontario, their SUV collided with a transport truck. Ontario Provincial Police say the students and their 33- old coach, Matt Eckert, were killed. The Blue Water District School Board said councillors will be at the school this week to assist students and staff. Middlesex OPP say they are still investigating

and want anyone with information to come forward. Philip P. Shannok, CBC News, Toronto. U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not really 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 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.

Glory to Ukraine! 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 U.S. 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, 7 days a week. For CBC News, I'm Neal Kumar.