The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/23 at 14:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 23, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/23 at 14:00 EDT

Hugh is a rock climber, a white supremacist, a Jewish neo-Nazi, a spam king, a crypto-billionaire, and then someone killed him. It is truly a mystery. It is truly a case of who done it. Dirtbag Climber, the story of the murder and the many lives of Jesse James. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Stephanie Scanderas. The U.S. President had harsh words for the United Nations General Assembly, calling it corrupt, feckless, and inefficient. In his first in-person addressed to the General Assembly in six years, Donald Trump criticized global immigration, green energy, and the world body itself. In closing, I just want to repeat that immigration and the high cost of so-called green renewable energy is destroying a large part.

of the free world and a large part of our planet. Trump was also critical of countries like Canada for formally recognizing the state of Palestine in recent days. He says the step rewards atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7th. TikTok hasn't done enough to keep underage users off the app or explain how their data is used. That's according to a joint investigation by Canada's Federal Privacy Commissioner and counterparts in BC, Alberta and Quebec.

It found hundreds of thousands of Canadian children under the age of 13 use the app each year. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufrein. We also found that it must better explain its data practices, especially to youth, so that they can meaningfully assess and consent to TikTok's collection and use of their personal information. TikTok has agreed to improve its methods to verify user age and provide more privacy information in French. It also pledges to better explain how user data is collected and used. The next phase of Ottawa's gun buyback program will start on Cape Breton Island.

Public safety minister Gary Anandesangery announced that's ahead of a wider rollout across the country. The latest round is open for individual gun owners. Anandisangri has faced criticism on this file. He was heard on a leaked recording saying he doesn't think local police forces will be able to enforce the buyback. Today, he says it's imperative police are able to implement that law. I have every confidence that law-beating citizens, first of all, will ensure compliance with the law. Secondly, I also have every confidence that law enforcement will be able to do their job and to ensure the implementation of the criminal code.

Ananda Sangare says so far the buyback program has led to the destruction of some 12,000 guns. CBC News has learned Marine Land has applied for permission. to move its remaining beluga whales out of the country. The once popular Ontario Amusement Park did not open this season, raising concerns about the future of the animals that remain there. Katie Nicholson has more. The aquarium features the world's largest acrylic panel. Shymong Ocean Kingdom is one of the world's largest oceanariums,

and the Chinese theme park is considering adding belugas from Ontario to its collection. A federal government source familiar with the file confirmed to CBC News that marine land Canada has applied to the federal government for permits to export its remaining 30 beluga whales. A 2019 act outlawed keeping whales and dolphins in captivity for breeding or entertainment in Canada. Camille Labchuk is the executive director of animal justice. The government is going to have to grapple with a question of

is it in the interests of these whales to be sent to potentially another aquarium. Andrew Trites is the director of marine mammal research at the University of British Columbia. He says the animals also have to be healthy enough for transport. Any signs that the animal might be off, and also would be red flags. Marine Land didn't open this season and did not respond to questions. Katie Nicholson, CBC News, Toronto.

Two of the largest owners of broadcast TV stations in the U.S. will not be airing the return of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show. Next Star and Sinclair say they will preempt the program, citing what they call insensitive comments, relating to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel's show was suspended from airing on television network ABC last week. Parent company Disney is reinstating the show tonight amid widespread public pressure. Next Star and Sinclair control about a quarter of ABC affiliates.

And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Stephanie Scandaris. Thank you.