The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/14 at 20:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 15, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/14 at 20:00 EDT

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Canadian lumber producers are taking another hit from Donald Trump's trade war. A new 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian softwood lumber takes effect today. That's in addition to the 35% tariff already in place. British Columbia Premier David Eby says the new surcharge is unfair and is an attack on the Canadian forest sector. We are calling on Ottawa. to stand with us, to ensure that they're deploying the more than $1 billion they've committed to the forest sector with urgency.

Some finished wood products like cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture are also being hit. They'll face a 25% tariff with a further increase on January 1st. Israel says the Red Cross has received four more bodies of Israeli hostages today. That's after Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire deal. The U.S. President insists the second phase of that agreement begins now. But as Breyer Stewart reports, there are concerns about just how long that peace can last. Israel announced that it's going to keep the raffa crossing between Gaza and Egypt closed as reciprocation for Hamas not returning more of the remains of the deceased hostages.

The announcement came after Israel said it fired on Gazans who had crossed the ceasefire line and were approaching IDF troops. Gaza health officials said five Palestinians who were trying to check on their houses were killed in the incident. Israel remains in control of 53% of the Gaza Strip. Throughout the rest, Hamas is trying to reassert its authority, clashing with local gangs. Things can spiral out of control. Nimrod Novik says the peace agreement calls for a stabilization force, but the distinguished fellow from the Israel Policy Forum told CBC,

it will take time for foreign troops to be deployed. I'm worried about the next weeks before this comes into fruition. Because there's now a dangerous power vacuum on the ground. Breyer-Stewart, CBC News, Jerusalem. The military has seized power in Madagascar, following the ousting of the country's president. It is now promising elections will take place within two years. Julia Chapman has more on that.

Madagascar's elite military unit, announcing its takeover of the island nation. The country's top court has invited Colonel Michael Randrian Arena to lead the country. It says President and Razzolina can't fulfill his duties after he fled, saying he feared for his safety. Earlier in the day, celebrations over his impeachment. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to bring charges against Razzalina. The 51-year-old came to power in a coup in 2009, with a. the help of the same military unit that has now turned against him.

Over the weekend, its forces joined a youth-led protest movement. Demonstrations began last month over chronic water and energy shortages. They grew to include complaints about corruption and living standards in the country where three quarters of the population lives in poverty. Julia Chapman, CBC News, London. Beginning today, Instagram's teen users will only see content on the app that's similar to PG-13 films. That means it'll block their access

to mature or sensitive content that may reference sex, drugs, swear words, risky stunts, among others. The changes come as Instagram's parent company, Meta, faces growing criticism over harm to kids. R&B singer DeAngelo

has died. The Grammy-winning artist was known for his raspy yet smooth voice. He drew mainstream attention for blending hip-hop, soul, and gospel into a sound that helped spearhead the neo-sole movement of the 1990s. DeAngelo's debut studio album, Brown Sugar, earned him multiple Grammy nominations 30 years ago. His real name was Michael Eugene Archer. He died today after a prolonged battle with cancer. DeAngelo was 51 years old. And that's your world this hour. I'm Stephanie Skendez.

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