The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/12 at 12:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 12, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/12 at 12:00 EDT

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eight deliveries are being stepped up with more trucks crossing into the territory about 600 trucks a day are expected to bring much needed food to starving palestinians but unisev says that help isn't arriving fast enough the agency says israel needs to open up more interest points to allow more shipments. That aid is rolling in as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. And as that aid rolls in, the diplomacy rolls on with a summit set for tomorrow in Cairo to work out the next phase of the Gaza peace deal. Julia Chapman reports from London. Well, it's being billed as a signing ceremony, but the only person putting pen to paper looks to be Donald Trump himself. Hamas is not attending. Israel is not expected to attend

either, but there will be around 20 world leaders in attendance, including British Prime Minister Kier-Starmer. It's not clear yet whether Mark Carney will be there, but Canada has been invited. And effectively, they're looking at what comes next. Phase two, international security forces who will be helping maintain security in Gaza at the end of this war, whether Hamas is going to disarm what a process of demilitarization looks like. And really, essentially, the future governance of Gaza. This is central to the long-term peace and stability of this region. The peace plan envisages a transitional government of Palestinian technocrats overseen by an International Board of Peace, and the leaders are going to be working out what that might

look like. Julia Chapman, CBC News, London. Meanwhile, Israel has released three Canadians who were on a flotilla that was headed for Gaza. Newfoundlanders Davini Ellis, Sadie Meese, and Nikita Stapleton were aboard the conscience. one of nine vessels in that flotilla. Me's aunt Vicki Axford told CBC News, they were able to speak to family early Sunday morning. The group Palestinian Action YYT says the trio is in Jordan right now, and the earliest they're expected home is Tuesday.

In eastern Mexico. A woman is rescued from the roof of her home in Veracruz after severe flooding caused by days of heavy rains. Members of the military had to be brought in by helicopter to assist with emergency relief operations. At least 37 people have been killed. The powerful floodwaters triggered landslides, swept away homes, vehicles, and bridges. Thousands of people have been displaced. In Madagascar, the Kaptan military unit says it is taking command of the country's armed forces, an army officer making the announcement surrounded by soldiers.

They joined anti-government protests that have plunged the country into crisis for weeks. Today, President Andre Rajolina, his office called it an illegal and forceful attempt to seize power. Protests first broke out last month over water and electricity shortages, but they've expanded to include calls for complete overhauls of the government. Well, for the first time since 2016, the American League Championship Series will be played in Toronto. Oh, my God, it's amazing. We went from a team from last year being last place to, like, now, like, first. I think we're a really, really strong team this year, so I'm, I think we can do it.

Let's go Blue Jay! Canada's baseball team is getting set to host the Seattle Mariners tonight in game one of the best of seven series. Jay's manager John Schneider asked about his advice to players heading into the game. Do what you're good at. Be you. This game and this spot comes with a lot of scrutiny and pressure and all that kind of stuff. But I think as long as you're being who you are, whether it's myself, staff or the players, you're going to be just fine.

The winner of the series will head to the World Series. Tonight's game gets underway shortly after 8 o'clock Eastern. The Jays have announced that infielder Bo Bichet injured last month will not be active for the series. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fagg. Thank you.