The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/28 at 07:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 28, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/28 at 07:00 EDT

Too many students are packed into overcrowded classrooms in Ontario schools, and it's hurting their ability to learn. But instead of helping our kids, the Ford government is playing politics, taking over school boards and silencing local voices. It shouldn't be this way. Tell the Ford government to get serious about tackling overcrowded classrooms because smaller classes would make a big difference for our kids.

Go to Building Better Schools.ca. A message from the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. from cbc news the world this hour i'm claude fagg officials in ukraine say the country has been hit with one of the largest attacks since moscow's full-scale invasion president vlonimir zalensky says russia launched more than 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight killing at least four people the cbc's julia chapman has the latest from london the booms of ukraine's air defenses echoing a crows cross Kiev. Air alerts were in place well into the morning after Russia attacked much of the country overnight. Mayor Vitali Klitschko says a cardiac hospital was hit, causing a fire.

Officials say residential buildings were destroyed. In Zaporisia, in southern Ukraine, at least 31 people were hurt, including children. This injured woman says she doesn't know how she escaped. Neighboring Poland closed some of its airspace and scrambled jets. It's says the move was preventative and aimed at ensuring state security. Several European countries have been subject to drone incursions this week. Some have blamed Russia, which has denied deliberately targeting NATO members. President Zelenskyi warns that Vladimir Putin is testing Europe's ability to defend itself. Julia Chapman, CBC News, London.

Police in India are launching a criminal investigation into Saturday's deadly stampede. At least 40 people were killed and 50 others injured at a political rally in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. CBC's South Asian correspondent, Salima Shivji, has more from Mumbai. They came by the thousands to see Vijay, a huge Tamil cinema star turned politician, holding a rally in India's southern Tamil Nadu state. But the campaign rally quickly turned deadly. Some, after waiting hours in the heat for the event to start, fainted. massive crowd, way larger than the 10,000 people expected, surged towards the campaign bus where

Vijay was speaking. He was seen throwing water bottles from the top of the vehicle and calling for police to come help. The crush of people so intense, ambulances struggled to get to those injured. Among the dead were nine children. As families gathered today to mourn and bury their dead, the pain was overwhelming. Vijay, who launched his political party just last year, said his heart was shattered by the tragedy. He's offered compensation to the victim's families, as has the state government. Salima Shivji, CBC News, Mumbai.

The White House is preparing to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow. The discussions are expected to center on the Trump administration's so-called 21-point peace plan. It reportedly includes provisions that Netanyahu's political coalition is strongly opposed to, measures like a gradual Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and a pathway towards a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, massive protests across Israel continue to call for the end to the war, with many protesters voicing concerns like this. This signifies the extreme isolation that the Niao is bringing Israel into. We are isolated, and I should say that he definitely, he definitely,

against the wishes of the majority of the people of Israel. Protesters say that by prolonging the war, the government has failed to prioritize the safe return of the hostages. An election plague by claims of Russian meddling is underway in Moldova this morning. President Maya Sandu cast her ballot. There is a lot at stake. If Moldovans are strong enough, and despite the massive interference of Russia, we'll decide for themselves. Moldova will have the chance to continue to strengthen its democracy, to protect its peace, and to continue its EU integration path. Sandu's party is up against a pro-Moscow movement looking to realign the former Soviet Republic.

Russia's denied any involvement in the vote. And that is your world this hour. You can listen to us any time on voice-activated devices such as Google Home. For CBC News, I'm Claude Faye. Thank you.