World Report - August 24: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes

Episode Date: August 24, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ukraine as it celebrates its Independence Day.Israel pounds Yemen capital with air strikes; fuel depot, military bases and sites near presidential palace targeted.The government of Alberta is proposing changes to how the province manages water.Remembering Rudolph Valentino.British band Oasis begins two-show stint in Toronto tonight.

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That's betterhelp.com slash Canada World. This is a CBC podcast. This is World Report. Good morning, I'm John Northcott. We begin in Ukraine and a visit to the war-torn country from Canada's Prime Minister. We must deter and fortify. Deter Russia from thinking that they can ever again threaten Ukraine's and Europe's freedom. Mark Carney, speaking this morning in Kiev.

He's there on the country's Independence Day. Ukraine's president, Vladimir Zelensky, asking Canada and other allies for more help in its war with Russia. And Carney says his country's contribution could include Canadian troops. The CBC's Breyer Stewart joins us from Kiev. Breyer, what's the significance of today's visit? Well, John, it's obviously highly symbolic. I mean, this is when Ukraine is marking its Independence Day. It's a national holiday.

But Prime Minister Mark Carney did say that he and Ukraine's president, Volody, Zelensky had some very serious conversations about how Canada can help, not only in Ukraine's defense, but the whole notion of collective defense. And in his statements today, Carney had outlined a little bit more just the financial commitment that Canada has made. It was kind of introduced back in June at the G7 summit. And he said that Canada is going to be giving more than $1 billion for badly needed supplies now, like ammunition, like armored vehicles. There is money going towards drones that we will be procured from elsewhere, but also drones that Canadian companies will help manufacture in conjunction with Ukrainian companies. There was an event this morning in

Sophia Square this afternoon. There was a press conference at the palace. And Prime Minister Carney was asked about security guarantees. And if there is a ceasefire, will Canada commit to sending troops in? He said he wouldn't rule that out. But he was very clear that Russia can't dictate the terms of any agreement. We are working through with our allies and coalition of the willing and with Ukraine, the modalities of those security guarantees on land in the air and the sea, and I would not exclude the presence of troops. Abrar, you're on the ground there. What's the feeling as you speak to Ukrainians? Well, I'm right across from Maidan Square, independent square, and certainly it's been a large

gathering place for people today. People have come out in their traditional dress. Many have come to place flags in memory of those who've been killed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And speaking to people, people are very grateful for the international support, for world leaders like Carney visiting. But at the same time, there's this sense of exhaustion and really just fear. I mean, the peace talks that have been ongoing really have appeared to stall. And while it has been quiet in the city for the last couple of days. I mean, this summer, Ukrainians in the Capitol have seen a record number of drone attacks, and I think people are really frightened. And, you know, it's been more than three and a half years of war, and people are continuing to live through this.

The CBC's Breyer Stewart in Kiev, thanks, Breyer. You're welcome. Allies around the world also expressing their support for Ukraine, some making new pledges for the country as it continues to defend its borders against Russia. The CBC's Julia Chapman has More from London. Volodymyr Zelensky shared a message sent from King Charles, who wrote about his deep admiration for the courage of Ukrainians. Ukraine's president calls the monarch's words a true inspiration during this difficult time of war. At the Vatican, Pope Leo says he hopes the clamor of arms may fall silent and give way to dialogue. In a video message, Zelensky says Europe sees Ukraine as a strong ally. European leaders stress that Ukraine is not.

not alone. Norway is pledging a fresh contribution to Ukraine's air defense systems. Speaking in Ukrainian, Lithuania's president says his country will always support Kiv. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a free Ukraine is a free Europe. That's why European leaders are so invested in a possible peace process. Many see Ukraine's war as a symbol of Russia's expansionism and territorial swaps being discussed by Donald Trump, send alarm bells ringing on the continent. In his message, the U.S. President says now is the moment to bring an end to the senseless killing. Until then, the fighting continues. Russia says 95 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight. Officials say debris

from shooting one down damaged a nuclear power plant in Kursk. Moscow also claims to have taken control of another eastern Ukrainian village. Atman, CBC News, London. Israeli airstrikes have hit Yemen's capital this morning. Houthi rebel officials say the strikes hit a fuel depot, military bases, and areas near the presidential palace in Sana'a. At least two people were killed, five others wounded, according to the Houthi-controlled broadcaster. Israel's military says it was targeting power plants and a military site. The strikes come days after Houthi rebels fired a cluster bomb-equipped missile at Israel.

there were no injuries or casualties in that incident. Here in this country, the government of Alberta is proposing changes to how the province manages water, one of the aims to make it easier to transfer water between the slave, peace, and Athabasca river basins. But environmental groups say that could harm downstream lakes and rivers in the Northwest Territories.

Natalie Pressman reports. We know from the past few years what those impacts are. Jerry Cheesy serves as co-chair of Keepers of the Water. The main concern of the Indigenous advocacy group is something called interbasin transfers, which risks lowering water levels in the north, especially along marine transportation routes. Barges can't get to our communities to supply them with fuel, hardware, groceries, etc. Jason Unger is an environmental lawyer in Edmonton.

He says the concerns are fair, and that if Alberta diverts water away from downstream, lakes and rivers, there's less to flow north. Understanding that budget or that water budget or math is not an easy thing to do, but certainly that's one of the key things that we think has to be considered. Alberta and the Northwest Territories have an agreement that dictates how much water Alberta can use and how much is required to flow downstream. And the government of the Northwest Territories says the province is using much less than its limit. Michael Milzenberger is a former NWT Environment Minister and a signatory on that joint agreement.

This is a slippery slope and some bland reassurance that, oh, don't worry, there's lots of water. Well, we thought that, and now the world is in a global water crisis. The government of Alberta says the changes are needed in the face of recurring droughts in the province, and that the proposed changes won't impact the NWT. Natalie Pressman, CBC News, Yellowknife. He was a Hollywood sex symbol from the silent movie era, but 99 years after his death, People are still talking about Rudolph Valentino, the great lover, and in Los Angeles, they continue to embrace his memory every year on the anniversary of his death.

Steve Futterman reports. They have been doing this for nearly a century. It is so wonderful to see everyone here today. Many of those attending were regulars, like Mike McElvey, who first showed up in the 1980s. Forty-fifth year. I originally came with Mary McLaren, who had... her dressing room next to Valentino. She always thought she'd be the first Mrs. Valentino, but her mother wouldn't let her. My grandmother's actually waited in line for his wake in New York

twice. She was 13 years old. Also there was 46-year-old Joanna Ramos. You might say she's a bit fixated on Valentino. It's like amuse to me. It's just a creative spark that he gives me that really no other film star or man in general has done. A person with a direct family connection to Valentino was Diane Mathis Mattson. She is the great niece of June Mathis, the woman who discovered Valentino. She saw what he had

that nobody else seemed to see and she knew that he had such potential. And what would any Valentino event be without a rendition of the Rudolph Valentino Blues? The people here say they hope to be back next

year for the Centennial. Steve Fudderman for CBC News, Hollywood. Well, it took more than 15 years, but the British band Oasis is back on stage, and tonight Canada gets its first look at the reunited 90 stars. The Oasis 2020 tour is one of the biggest live. attractions in the world right now. The band, one of the best-selling acts of all time, led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. They broke up in 2009, but organized a high-profile reunion tour this summer.

The band will play two nights in Toronto, and sadly, they are the only Canadian stops on the tour. And that is the latest national and international news from World Report News. anytime on our website, cbcnews.ca. I'm John Northcott. Thanks for spending part of your weekend with us here at CBC News.