The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/20 at 11:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 20, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/20 at 11:00 EDT

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On the radio, I heard the announcement that there was some trouble because of a cyber attack. So I already knew there would be some, probably some delays. We were not informed yet about how much delay there would be. That's a passenger at Brotherhood. Brussels Airport, one of the affected airports, the cyber attack has caused delays and some cancellations. Anna Cunningham has more from London. Brussels Airport says there was a cyber attack on Friday night against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems. London Heathrow and Berlin Airport also say their systems are being affected.

Ariang Gosen is a spokesperson for Brussels Airport. She says the external service provider was hit by a cyber attack. The suspected cyber attack has affected the business providing automated check-in and boardings for a number of airlines around the world. Collins' aerospace owner RTX confirms that they are aware of cyber-related disruption to software in-use at selected airports. The company confirms it's working to resolve the issue. Frankfurt and Zurich airports say they have not been affected.

Poland's deputy prime minister says there are no indications of threats to Polish airports. The advice is for travelers to check the status of their flights before traveling to the airport. Anna Cunningham, CBC News, London. Passengers and staff at Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 were evacuated due to an unspecified security threat earlier today. The All Clear was eventually given in the terminal reopen. The Irish Times is reporting that the security alert was prompted by the discovery of a suspicious item inside a passenger's luggage. A bomb disposal team was brought in and deemed there was no risk. The threat was not related to the cyber attacks at several European airports,

but airport officials did say the attacks did have a minor impact in Dublin, as well as further south, at Cork Airport. Across Canada, major grocery chains like Sobees and Loblaws have been converting to discount grocery stores in the last few years to accommodate price-conscious shoppers. And Marie Tricky has more. They're looking for the biggest bang for their buck. As consumers become more price-conscious and strategic about their groceries,

big chains like Sobees and Loblaws are converting their locations to discount stores. Retail strategist Lisa Hutchison. I think it was driven by the economy in terms of these new concepts. The latest example, Sobees Inc. has announced that two Safeway stores in Calgary are set to become fresh-co stores by next summer. And though some people may welcome lower prices, others are trying to stop this from happening. Grant Simon started a petition. We don't need more discounts.

And there's no bakery, there's no deli, and there's no floral. The union representing the Safeway Workers in Alberta is worried about the layoffs during this transition and a potential weakening in bargaining power. The union is hoping the Labor Board of Alberta recognizes that all fresco locations do have the same employer for bargaining purposes. Sobees Inc. says that the company is complying with its obligations

under the collective agreement. Anne-Marie Tricky, CBC News, Calgary. An Irish rap group being barred from entering Canada says it will take legal action against the federal government. Neacap was supposed to perform in Toronto and Vancouver next month, but yesterday the federal government announced they wouldn't be allowed in, alleging the group advocates political violence, terrorism, and anti-Semitism. UBC International Law and Politics Professor Michael Byers worries Canada's move may be going too far. We're seeing freedom of expression being attacked in the United States, that the Trump administration is going after comedians, and Canada all of a sudden is taking action against a musical group. Neacap has generated controversy with its harsh criticism of Israel. One member is facing terrorism charges in the UK after allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag on stage. In a statement, Neacap calls Canada's accusations baseless.

And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fink.