The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/13 at 17:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 13, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/13 at 17:00 EDT

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Police and protesters from both sides fell a street near a downtown park. The initial event was called the Canada First Patriot Rally, with the event description calling for an end to mass immigration. Hundreds of counter-protesters showed up in response. Police say one man was arrested for assault. They haven't said what charges the others are facing. In London today, tens of thousands of people took to the streets for another anti-immigration march. The Unite the Kingdom rally was organized by a far-right activist. Dominic Bolitis reports.

British police say at least 110,000 people attended today's Unite the Kingdom. rally in central London. Demonstrators carried banners reading, take back our country and protect our borders, while chanting slogans about migration and national identity. Clashes broke out between police and protesters during the event. The authorities say some officers were attacked with projectiles thrown from the crowds. At times, the police had to intervene to keep demonstrators away from a smaller anti-racism counter-protest. The event, which was organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, was billed as a celebration of free speech and a chance to mourn Charlie Kirk.

The American conservative activists shot dead in Utah on Wednesday. Dominic Volaitis for CBC News, Bristol, England. In Gaza City. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are heading six. south as Israel's ramped-up attack on the city continues. The IDF ordered all civilians to leave, recommending people head to a designated humanitarian zone in Mawesi, a sprawling tent camp in the strip southern shore. But conditions there are so overcrowded. Some people are now returning to Gaza City despite ongoing bombardment.

At least three UN-run schools sheltering displaced Gazans were struck by Israeli airstrikes today. The Surrey Police Service has acknowledged a growing problem of extortion-related violence targeting South Asian businesses, many of which involve shootings. As John Abilon reports, members of the community say they're frightened and want better protection. This is ridiculous. Everybody is very nervous, very scared, especially the business community. Jayman Haas is with the Guru Nanak Food Bank in Surrey. He says the recent spate of extortions and violence in the city is concerning many residents and businesses. The Surrey Police Service says it has received 39 reports of extortion this year, 27 of which

involved shootings. Last month, Capp's Cafe, owned by the Indian comedian and TV host Kapil Sharma, was shot at twice. Other businesses, including a car wash, banquet facility, and insurance office have also been targeted. Minha says he's not surprised by the figures provided by police, but things the numbers could be higher. Things are much worse than what people think. We don't see any light end of the tunnel.

The Surrey Police Service was not available for an interview by deadline. John Abilon, CBC News, Vancouver. Quebec's family doctors are taking the province to court. The Federation of General Practitioners accuses the legal government of negotiating in bad faith by introducing a bill that would allow the health minister to unilaterally set compensation and working conditions for GPs. There is no formal dispute resolution mechanism for doctors and they're not allowed to strike. If there's no agreement within 90 days, the union wants any remaining issues to go to binding arbitration.

And a Canadian track star has struck gold at the World Athletics Championships. Racewalker Evan Dunphy of Richmond, BC, crossed the finish line first in the men's 35-kilometer event in Tokyo. He did that in just over two hours and 28 minutes, more than half a minute faster than the runner-up. That is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilvery. Thank you.