The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/12/26 at 07:00 EST

Episode Date: December 26, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/12/26 at 07:00 EST

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Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. from cbc news the world this hour i'm claude fagg and happy holidays u.s president donald trump has ramped up airstrikes on isis making good on a week's old promise to hit targets in nigeria just days after similar attacks in syria the u.s department of war released video said the show missiles being launched from a navy ship in an unspecified location Trump says it targeted ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria. He calls the strike deadly, but doesn't specify how many people have been killed. The U.S. strikes come a day after a deadly attack on Muslim worshippers in northeast Nigeria,

a suicide bombing at a mosque, killed at least five people and seriously injured 30 others. Nigeria's army blamed the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram. The dialogue for peace in Ukraine between Vladimir Zelensky and Donald Trump, appears to be intensifying. Zolensky and Trump had an hour-long conversation, along with U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner, on how to end the war with Russia. Zolensky says the talks were good in that they discussed some new ideas and timelines. Of course, there are still sensitive issues to be addressed. However, together with the American team, we have a clear understanding of how to manage and resolve them. The coming weeks,

may also be intensive. We thank the United States and all those who continue to apply pressure on Russia so that it understands that prolonging the war will carry serious consequences. And this morning comes word that the two leaders will reportedly meet in person at Trump's Maralago estate in Florida this coming Sunday. To California, where a powerful Christmas storm has swept across the state leading to massive flooding and mudslides that have forced hundreds to evacuate their homes. Reports say the atmospheric river has led to at least four deaths. Steve Futterman has the latest from Los Angeles. There will be more rain today, but it appears the worst may be over. Today's storms are not expected to be nearly as powerful as the ones the last two days, which have

caused extensive damage. In the small mountain town of Wrightwood, more than 300 millimeters of rain came down. Dozens of homes were inundated with water. It was literally, the nightmare before Christmas to have five feet of pure dirt and rock inside my house. Many roads have been turned into a muddy mess. There have also been numerous rock slides and debris flows. A number of water rescues have taken place. Several deaths have been reported. By Sunday, this series of storms will have passed, but it could be just a brief respite. The forecast calls for more rain next week on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Feuderman, CBC News, Los Angeles.

A recent study shows Canada's youngest adults are now the most likely to embrace religion. Michelle Song has more on what's motivating many in Gen Z to pursue a life of faith. 22-year-old Storm Laro started attending this downtown Toronto church less than two years ago, a personal decision that fits into a Canada-wide picture of religious younger Canadians. He says he's found fulfillment. For me, it was like searching for things like love, things like identity, purpose, stuff like that, that I couldn't really find elsewhere, whether it was through sports or grades or relationships. Laro is part of Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012.

The leaders at his church say more young people are coming to their services in the last couple of years. A recent study by Angus Reed found Canadians between. the ages of 18 and 24 are the most likely to be religiously committed, followed closely by those 25 to 34. And faith leaders at this church say it's not just new worshippers coming through their doors. They've noticed people who have left the religion coming back and bringing others with them. Michelle Song, CBC News, Toronto. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fagg. Thank you.