The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/05 at 16:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 5, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/05 at 16:00 EDT

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A message from the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. from cbc news the world this hour i'm kate mcgilvry negotiators for israel hamas and the u.s are trying to hammer out the details on a ceasefire for hostages deal brokered by the trump administration the americans say hamas has agreed to release all hostages dead or alive but israel has not been following a directive from the u.s president to stop bombing gaza shosh pedrosian is a spokesperson for the israeli government While certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no ceasefire in place at this point in time, although there has been this temporary halt in certain bombings. The Prime Minister has given orders actually to fire for defensive purposes if there is a threat to their life. Meanwhile, Gaza health authorities say Israel is continuing its lethal strikes on the occupied territory. Funerals were held today for some of the dozens, kids. overnight. Still, there is new and very cautious optimism for those on both sides of the conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this morning the deal will face a stress

test early this week. This is the closest we've come to getting all of the hostages released every single one, all 48, including the 28 who are deceased, of course the 20 that are still alive. But there's a lot of pitfalls along the way. There's some work to be done here. We're hoping it will be finalized very quickly early this week. If it doesn't, then I think the entire higher deal becomes imperiled. Mediators representing Israel and Hamas will meet in Cairo tomorrow. Tuesday marks the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. 14 children are dead after consuming tainted cough syrup in central India.

The Indian Health Ministry says tests revealed it contained diethylene glycol or DEG. The industrial solvent is highly toxic even in small amounts. A doctor who recommended this cough syrup and the drug manufacturer are both phasing charges. Parents in Alberta are bracing for a teacher's strike. The union's scheduled to walk off the job tomorrow. This afternoon, thousands of teachers were out protesting in eight cities. Emma Gell has more. The fight for public education rally bookends months of negotiations

and two failed deals between the province and the union representing over 50,000 teachers. In Edmonton, around 18,000 people have flooded the legislature grounds to send a message to the government. Shavon Lamb, a public school teacher, was there. Our classroom conditions are ridiculous. I don't have enough space for all my dust. This has to change because our kids deserve better.

Teachers say classroom size and complexity, coupled with too few resources and low pay are major issues. Finance Minister Nate Horner's office tells the CBC that the recent deal is fair, and the government has a responsibility to taxpayers to negotiate within reason. The government says it will provide supports for families as teachers are gearing up to strike Monday. Amadjao CBC News, Edmonton. And the Toronto Blue Jays are back in action this afternoon after a blowout game one against the New York Yankees yesterday. Greg Ross sets the scene for today's matchup, which is getting underway this hour.

The Blue Jays find themselves in the driver's seat heading into game two of their American League Division Series with the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays are coming off a dominant 10-to-one drubbing of the Yankees in the series opener on Saturday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the way for the Blue Jays, going three for four at the plate with a homer and two RBIs. Bellinger going back and it's come on! Alejandro Kirk had a pair of homers in game one for the Jays, and on the other side of the ball, they got a stellar performance from starting pitcher Kevin Gosman, who lasted five and two-third innings, allowing just one earned run. on four hits.

22-year-old Trey I Savage will get the start in-game two for the Blue Jays. He has only started three games in the major leagues after spending most of the season in the minors. He'll face the Yankees ace, Max Freed, who led the league in wins this year with 19. Greg Ross, CBC News, Toronto. And that is The World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilfrey. Thank you.