The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/13 at 07:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 13, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/13 at 07:00 EDT

The spirit of innovation is deeply ingrained in Canada, and Google is helping Canadians innovate in ways both big and small, from mapping accessible spaces so the disabled community can explore with confidence, to unlocking billions in domestic tourism revenue. Thousands of Canadian companies are innovating with Google AI. Innovation is Canada's story. Let's tell it together. Find out more at g.co slash Canadian Innovation. from cbc news the world this hour i'm claude fagg u.s president donald trump says the war in gaza is over

trump will be addressing israel's parliament this hour after the remaining israeli hostages were released by hamas trump is in jerusalem as his 20 point peace plan begins to take effect so far all of the remaining living hostages have been freed in return hundreds of palestinian prisoners and detainees have been released. The CBC's Breyer Stewart has the latest from Jerusalem. Across Israel jubilation, people watched with tears in their eyes as 20 hostages were released and started to be reunited with their family members. Some even received a call moments before. They spoke on video call with their families as Hamas militants stood beside them. The remains of an estimated 28 will start to be returned to Israel this afternoon.

Around 2,000 Palestinians are now being released from Israeli jails. The vast majority were detained without charge after the war in Gaza began. About 250 of those being released were serving life sentences for serious offenses. In Jerusalem, Kerry Fried says she's no fan of Trump, but gives him credit. Credit for today and for making it happen. I think he's taking an early victory lap. We're not there yet. No Israelis fooling themselves. We don't believe the war is over. Ryers Stewart, CBC News, Jerusalem.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way to Egypt for a summit on the truce between Israel and Hamas. It's being called the Summit for Peace. Leaders for more than 20 countries will be there, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't be attending, citing an upcoming Jewish holiday. The summit will discuss the reconstruction of Gaza and efforts to normalize Israel's ties. with Arab countries. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is making it clear peace in the Middle East is not his only objective. He still wants Russia's invasion of Ukraine to end. Trump says he's prepared to send more powerful weapons to Ukraine if Russia does not pull out soon. I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you, about Tom Hawks. Do they want to have Tomahawks going in their direction,

I don't think? So I think I might speak to Russia about that, in all fairness. I told that to President Zelensky because Tomahawks are a new step of aggression. The Kremlin says the topic of Tomahawk missiles is extremely concerning. It says this is a moment of escalating tension on all sides. While relief is coming for some farmers in eastern Canada feeling the effects of a difficult growing season, the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network, or Acorn, help launch an online fundraiser. It aims to support farmers affected by climate change.

Bethany Keowen is the program manager. I got a really heartening email from a producer saying this response has been so much quicker than government and more direct. Even if it doesn't cover all losses, it makes me feel seen and supported. Payments will start at $500, but depending on how much money is raised, more could follow. Well, the Toronto Blue Jays lost their first game of the American League Championship Series last night. The Seattle Mariners beat them 3-1 at Rogers Center in Toronto. The CBC's Thomas Dagg was there.

George Springer crushed the first ball thrown to him, hitting it out of the park as the Blue Jays took an early lead. The Mariners switch-hitting star catcher Cal Raleigh responded with a solo shot of his own, and Seattle never looked back, taking game one of the American League Championship Series 3 to 1. The Jays didn't appear like the same team that cruised past the Yankees in the last round. Toronto's bats going cold, managing only two hits three-to-one. nine innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who caught fire in the previous series couldn't manage a single hit in four plate appearances. Next, the Jays will send

rookie pitching sensation Trey Yassavage to the mound when they host Seattle for game two of their best of seven Monday evening. Thomas Dagg, CBC News, Toronto. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fague. Get it.