The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/12/29 at 19:00 EST

Episode Date: December 30, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/12/29 at 19:00 EST

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Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. From CBC News, the world is our. I'm Karen Hauerlock. Russia is leveling new accusations at Ukraine, putting the prospect of a deal to end their war in doubt. The U.S. and Ukraine presidents insist progress is being made, but Russia's foreign minister claims Ukraine targeted one of Vladimir Putin's many homes. Aaron Collins has more. We had a really great discussion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky upbeat after peace talks Sunday.

And once again, we'd like to thank President Trump for a warm, welcome and substantial discussion. That discussion focused on a 20-point peace plan. One Zelensky says would include security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe. Mark Kramer is the director of the Cold War Studies Project at Harvard. Every time there seems to be some degree of progress, Putin has launched a new round in the war. Russia did just that. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov accusing Ukraine of sending drones to attack Vladimir Putin's home. A lie designed to derail peace talks, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.

The back and forth seeming to catch Donald Trump off guard. I just heard about it actually, but I don't know about it. That would be too bad. As Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to grind into its fourth year. Aaron Collins, CBC News, Calgary. Trump is pushing to implement part two of the U.S. brokered peace deal in Gaza. Trump met today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

at Trump's Mar-Lago resort in Florida. The next part of the deal includes a more permanent end to the conflict. We talked about Hamas and we talked about disarmament. And they're going to be given a very short period of time to disarm. The deal also includes an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a sticking point with Netanyahu. China is launching major military drills in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's military is on high alert.

Beijing says it's conducting live fire drills in surrounding waters and airspace, deploying warships, aircraft, and long-range rocket launchers. China lays claim to the island and has repeatedly threatened to take it by force. Shopkeepers in Iran are protesting against the collapse of the national currency, The Iranian Rial is at a record low against the U.S. dollar. Protesters denounce the country's economics instability, also affected by American and European sanctions tied to Iran's nuclear program. Iran's central bank chief has resigned.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have reached a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit. It accused the soccer team of bait and switch advertising after three legendary players, including Lionel Messi, failed to show up for a game. Karen Larson reports. Lino Messey, Sergio Bousquet, and Luis Suarez were supposed to suit up for Interm Miami in a May 2024 match in Vancouver. But when all three superstars no-showed, fans got mad. One launched a class action lawsuit seeking compensation for the same. the premium he paid for tickets to see the trio, accusing the white caps of using bait-and-switch tactics to sell out the stadium. On Monday, the law firm representing the

plaintiffs announced a settlement. But fans who join the class won't be seeing any money. Instead, the white caps will pay out $475,000. Up to $156,000 of that money will go to the plaintiff's lawyers, while three-sport charities, including Kidsport, BC, will divine. the leftovers. Karen Larson, CBC News, Vancouver. There's a state of emergency at the Cross Lake Reserve in central Manitoba because of a downed hydro line. The chief of Pimichikamak, Cree Nation says power has been cut to homes and critical infrastructure. Chief David Manias is asking for government assistance as the First Nation sets up warming centers. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Karen

Howerlock. Thank you.