The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/03 at 09:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 3, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/03 at 09:00 EDT

Did you know that it was once illegal to shop on Sundays? That's true for when I was born. I remember this, and I'm not that old. I'm not, okay? Leave me alone. Anyway, I'm Phelan Johnson, and I host See You in Court, a new podcast about the cases that changed Canada and the ordinary people who drove that change. From the drugstore owner who defied the Lord's Day, to the migma man who defended his treaty right to fish, to the gay teacher who got fired and fought back. Find and follow, see you in court, wherever you get your. your podcasts. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Claude Fade.

Police in Manchester, England, say one of two people killed in Thursday's synagogue attack may have died from police gunfire. They say he was struck as officers fired at the suspect to prevent him from entering the synagogue. One of three people injured was also hit by police bullets. Police are now releasing the names of the two victims who died. They are 53-year-old. Adrian Dolby and 66-year-old Melvin Kravitz. In an address to the nation, Prime Minister

Kier Starrmer assured Jews in the UK that they will be protected. So many Jewish families first came to this country as a place of refuge, fleeing the greatest evil ever inflicted honour people. And Britain welcomed them. Communities like the one attacked in Manchester provided safety, but also the security that comes from a promise, that this is a country that stands up to hatred and that we don't just provide refuge. We provide a home. Authorities say the attacker who was shot dead at the scene was not known to police. Three other people remain in custody in relation to the attack. Demonstrators took to the streets of Rome last night protesting Israel's interception of a Gaza aid flotilla.

Dozens of Italians, including four parliamentarians, are part of the Sumud Flotilla. Unions in Italy have called for a nationwide strike today to protest Israel's actions. The flotilla was stopped yesterday by Israeli vessels about 40 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. It was hoping to break an Israeli blockade and get humanitarian supplies into the territory. Protesters are being taken to the port city of Astod, according to report. some have already been deported. Britain has a brand new Archbishop of Canterbury, and for the first time in nearly 500 years of history, it's a woman. Sarah Mulali has been chosen as the spiritual leader of the Church of England. Washing feet has shaped my Christian vocation as a nurse,

then a priest, then a bishop. In the apparent chaos which surrounds us, in the midst of such profound global uncertainty. The possibility of healing lies in acts of kindness and love. Malali says she has a big job ahead. The church is divided over the treatment of women and the two SLGBQ plus people. Malali will also have to confront concerns that church leaders haven't done enough to address sexual abuse scandals. Unidentified drone sightings force Munich's airport in Germany to close for a few hours overnight. 17 flights were Kansas. and more than a dozen others were re-rooted. Authorities have not publicly blamed anyone for the Munich drone incident,

but some European officials have suggested Russia was behind other recent airspace violations. The Kremlin denies the claim. Taylor Swift is back in the spotlight. The pop icon dropped her highly anticipated new album at midnight eastern time. There's buzz around the big stream marketing move. Swift is also making. Mack that Grabber Silesa reports. You're tuning in to the fate of Ophelia,

Taylor Swift's new song from her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, that dropped overnight. And there's a theatrical release in theaters across the country for the next three days. People are ready. Swift made the new album during the heiress tour. As for what's on the big screen, what's promised is behind-the-scenes content.

Taking it all in in Halifax is Liz Duff, the host of the pop culture podcast late-night scroll. She's launched it in a way where fans can come together. She's asked people to put back on the outfits they wore to tour, showing up in glitter and fringe dresses and all kinds of exciting costumes to really make it a moment. Friday magazine is predicting Swift will top the box office this weekend. Magde Gepra Salas, CBC News, Toronto. And that is your world this hour for CBC News.

Claude Pig.