The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 13:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 9, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 13:00 EDT

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from cbc news the world this hour i'm peter duck newfoundland and labrador premier john hogan says today is another tough day for those fighting a trio of wildfires winds unfortunately are expected to pick up to 20 kilometers an hour gusting up to 40 kilometers an hour west and southwest today and we anticipate these winds combined with the extreme fire weather index are going to lead to very active fire behavior this afternoon and this evening. It will be a serious risk throughout the day. The bad news, nine homes have been destroyed in the town of Small Point Adams Cove Blackhead Broad Cove. The good news, there was only limited growth last night on two of the fires

near Kingston and Martins Lake. The Premier says they've doubled their fire suppression capability with help from Quebec, Ontario, the Coast Guard, and the armed forces. The province is offering an unusually high reward for any information on how intentional fires were started, $5,000 will go to anyone who provides a tip that leads to an arrest and conviction. Heat warnings remain in effect for much of Newfoundland and Labrador. Parts of the province are seeing highs of 30 degrees, with the wildfire smoke air quality warnings have also been issued. And parts of Ontario are also under heat warnings. Temperatures will peak between 30 and 33 degrees over the next several days. Mixing in the humidity will feel more like 40. The heat is expected

to stick around until Wednesday. In Great Britain, more than 150 protesters have been arrested. It's for supporting a banned group called Palestine Actions. The group is seeking to overturn the law. In the meantime, those who violate it face a maximum 14-year prison sentence. Reporter Dominic Volitus has more. Protesters reacting as police move in to make arrests. More than 150 were taken into custody after protesters unveiled placards expressing support

for the banned group Palestine action. Shame of the police. Every single one of them are a disgrace. Palestine action was banned under UK anti-terrorism laws earlier this summer after activists broke into an RAF base and damaged two planes. Being a member of or supporting the group is now a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

More than 200 Brits have been arrested since the ban took legal effect last month. After today's protest, that number will rise significantly. Palestine action is seeking to overturn the ban in the British courts. Supporters claim that if successful, the hundreds of people already detained could sue for wrongful arrest. Dominic Volitus for CBC News, London. The United Nations Security Council meeting on Israel's plans to take over Gaza City has been rescheduled from this afternoon to tomorrow morning. The plan has many governments, including Canada's, and humanitarian groups, expressing fear for the survival of gas and civilians and Israeli hostages.

American President Donald Trump has confirmed he and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will meet face-to-face next Friday. The discussions in Alaska will include ending the war on Ukraine. Trump had given Moscow until yesterday to do that or face stiff economic consequences. It seems that is no longer on the table. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy wants his country included in the talks. speaking on television. Speaking on television, the Ukrainian president said his country is ready to work together with Trump and all partners to achieve a real lasting peace. However, he says that cannot be achieved without Ukraine's involvement. The Girl Guides are suspending any trips to the United States as of September 1st.

It's because the Trump administration's changes at the border could affect girls. who are from outside Canada. The organization says it remains committed to inclusivity and keeping girls safe. Statistics Canada says air travel by Canadians to the U.S. is down 25%, and car trips have dropped by 38% in the past year. And that is your world this hour. Remember, you can listen to our podcast anytime we update every hour, seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Peter Duck.