The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 02:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 24, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 02:00 EDT

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Certain conditions apply. from cbc news the world is sour i'm neil kumar prime minister mark carney has now arrived in ukraine where he's expected to meet with president vladimir zalinski carney is in kev and will be a special guest of zalinkies on ukraine's independence day canada is a member of the coalition of the willing which consists of a group of countries that have pledged support ukraine in its war against russia and contribute to maintain peace if a ceasefire deal can be reached This is Garni's first trip to Ukraine as Prime Minister. At least 30 Palestinians were killed on Saturday as Israeli forces prepare for a huge offensive on Gaza City. And this is happening as an international group that measures the severity of food and hunger says that one quarter of the people in Gaza are experiencing famine. While Israel says, the report is not true.

Philip Lee Shannock has more. Palestinians sift through the rubble of their homes in Gaza City. They say the Israeli military issued an evacuation order before the airstrike. Yusuf Midwali says, like many here, he is left with nothing. No homes, no buildings, no food, no drink. We only have our breath, he says. Minwali says Israeli airstrikes have increased lately, and tanks and ground troops have been seen on the outskirts of Gaza City,

as a large-scale military operation is expected within days. Israel says the region is a Hamas stronghold where militants have built a network of tunnels. Dr. Hamis Al-eisi says the remaining hospitals in Gaza City have been told to plan for an evacuation. On Friday, the Integrated Food Security Phase classification determined that famine is occurring in Gaza City. But the Israeli government denounced the claims of famine as lies.

Philip Lishanak, CBC News, Toronto. The Pentagon is planning to deploy U.S. military troops to Chicago. as President Donald Trump is looking to crack down on crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration. Plans have been in the works for weeks with the option of mobilizing at least a few thousand members of the National Guard as soon as September. In New York State, police are trying to find clues into what caused Friday's deadly tour bus crash. The vehicle rolled on a highway on its way back from Niagara Falls. Five people were killed. Dozens of others were injured, including children.

Many were taken to hospital in Buffalo. Dr. Samuel Cloud is the facility's chief. medical officer. This is probably the most trauma patients we've had from one incident in my career here in Buffalo. Over 25 years. Over 25 years. Police say neither mechanical error nor driver impairment are to blame. In California, there's a large wildfire that's threatening the state's wine country, dubbed the picket fire, it's creating anxiety for both residents and wine producers. Steve Furterman explains. Firefighters continue to battle the fast-moving blaze. They are dealing with sometimes steep, difficult terrain in remote mountainous areas.

The area being hit hardest is Napa Valley, part of California's wine country. More than 1,200 personnel are fighting the fire, both on the ground and from the air. Eric Hernandez is with Cal Fire. He says the air assault is taking place around the clock. We have three night flying type 1 helicopters that are going to continue making water drops. The fire broke out on Thursday. Right now, crews are going after specific hotspots trying to be. prevent the fire from spreading. Long-time residents are used to fires like Matt Fasco.

I've been up here 30-something years, so I've seen quite a bit, but just get used to it now. The big concern is that the fire may move towards cities in Napa County like Kalistoga. And in wine country, there is also concern that smoke from the fire could ruin this year's crop. Steve Fetterman for CBC News, Los Angeles. Air Canada flights are almost back to normal. A turbulent week left thousands stranded when most of the airline. flight attendants went on strike. The company reached a tentative deal with the union, said to be ratified on Wednesday. The new contract increases wages and offers some pay when planes are not in flight. Air Canada is offering to cover out-of-pocket expenses like

meals and lodging for travelers caught in the dispute. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar. Hi.