World Report - September 14: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes

Episode Date: September 14, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel following controversial Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar.Beijing rejects US president Donald Trump's call for NATO to sanction China over Russian oil purchases.South Korea says a high-ranking U-S diplomat has expressed regret over a raid on Korean workers.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressing his caucus today, ahead of his return to Parliament.Northern Ontario First Nation is hoping a new law will help them combat drug and crime problem.Tofino has become the first municipality in Canada to ban the sale of some plastic water bottles. Pope Leo turns 70 today, one day after Vatican celebrates its Jubilee 2025 with first rap performance in St. Peter's Square.

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The top U.S. diplomat has arrived in Israel amid growing tension in the region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's looking for answers. His two-day visit follows Israel's deadly attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar and amid ongoing violence in Gaza. From Jerusalem, the CBC's Sasha Petrusik has more. In Gaza City, Israeli missiles hit a UN-run school, housing displaced Palestinians. It's the latest in five waves of airstrikes over the past week, hitting 500 targets, says Israel, before an imminent ground defensive starts. That's the escalation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's trying to prevent,

arriving in Tel Aviv this morning. His meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at putting talks between Israel and Hamas back on track after Israel's failed attempt to kill Hamas negotiators in Qatar last Tuesday. What's happened has happened. Obviously, we were not happy about it. The attack was condemned internationally, but Rubio says it doesn't change the U.S.'s support for Israel.

But we are going to have to talk about it. Primarily, what impact does this have, what happened? What impact does that have moving forward on what comes next? Netanyahu has said Israel may try to assassinate Hamas officials in Qatar again. That brought thousands of protesters onto the streets of Tel Aviv last night, demanding a deal with Hamas that would see some 20 living hostages released. They blame Netanyahu for dragging out the conflict to please his right-wing political. allies, says former hostage, Avraham Munder.

Every time there is an opportunity to reach an agreement and end this war, he makes sure to blow it up. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Palestinians jam the roads, many trying to flee ahead of more attacks. Sasha Petrusik, CBC News, Jerusalem. Beijing is rejecting Donald Trump's call for NATO to sanction China for buying Russian oil. On Saturday, the U.S. President encouraged alliance members to impose high tariffs on China until Russia ends its war on Ukraine. Beijing quickly responded, saying that would only make the conflict worse. Patrick Falk reports. The comments from China's foreign minister Wang Yi came at a press conference following a meeting

with senior officials in Slovenia. Responding to U.S. President Donald Trump urging NATO to place 50 to 100 percent tariffs on China, Wang said China does not participate. in all plan wars, and that it encourages peace talks and the settlement of hot-button issues through dialogue. China is officially neutral in Russia's war in Ukraine, but has no-limits partnership with the Kremlin and has widely seen to be backing its invasion. On social media, Trump wrote that China has strong control over Russia and that powerful tariffs will break that grip. In Slovenia, Wang said that China and Europe should be friends rather than rivals.

The developments come amid a tense moment in the war. On Saturday, Romania reported a drone incursion into its airspace and scrambled fighter jets to track it until it went off radar. Multiple Russian drones were also flown into Poland last week. Kiev is warning Moscow is deliberately expanding drone operations and that the West needed to respond with tougher sanctions. Patrick Fock, for CBC News, Singapore. South Korea says a high-ranking U.S. diplomat has expressed

regret over a raid on Korean workers. The Foreign Ministry says Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has assured Seoul more than 300 South Korean workers would not face setbacks when re-entering the U.S. The workers were rounded up during an immigration raid on a Hyundai plant in Georgia. U.S. officials said the Koreans had been working illegally. The workers were flown home on Friday after being detained for more than a week. South Korea's president has warned after that raid companies would be hesitant to invest in the U.S. Here now, Conservative leader Pierre Pahliav is laying out his party's priorities ahead of his return to Parliament.

We're not giving up. We're going to work to turn things around. We'll work with anybody from any party in order to make this session a success for the Canadian people. Polyev addressed his caucus today before the start of the fall session. He says the party will be tackling issues like affordability, housing, crime, and immigration. MPs return to the House of Commons tomorrow. It will be Pollyev's first day back after winning his new seat in a by-election. A northern Ontario First Nation is hoping a new law will help in its struggles with crime and addiction. The plan will allow the Ojibway community to charge suspected traffickers with trespassing.

As the CBC's Liam Baker reports, the move could be a big step toward eradicating the crisis. A parent should never have to bury their child. Thurston Coizua lost his son to drug addiction a few years ago. He's the deputy chief of Net Mitzag and Magnitschnebec, First Nation east of Thunder Bay. Coisua's son is not the only tragedy. The First Nation declared a state of emergency last November due to rising gang and drug trafficking activity. He says the passing of a new trespassing and safety law provides some hope the community can finally expel traffickers. No, we have no proof, but we shouldn't have to wait for some tragedy or something to happen

before we could do something about it or stop it. Is it going to work? I hope so. Notices of trespass can be issued based on suspicions held by chief and counsel, police officers, and members of the First Nation. The notice of trespass can be appealed to the First Nations Appeal Committee within 20 days. Jay Herbert is a lawyer with Falls Law Group who helped draft. the law.

They can force them to leave, or they can charge them with the trespassing if they've already received a notice of trespass. It gives the community back some control of who is allowed to be there. Last Friday, the Assembly of First Nations General Assembly passed a near unanimous vote, calling upon Ottawa to do more to crack down on drug trafficking in First Nations communities across Canada. Liam Beke. CBC News, Ottawa.

Well, Tufino has become the first municipality in Canada, to ban the sales of some plastic water bottles. Officials in the town on the west coast of Vancouver Island say many of the bottles are ending up in local streams and rivers and on beaches. As the CBC's Michelle Gomez reports, local businesses appear to be supporting the move. Starting next April, you won't be able to buy single-use plastic water bottles in Tafino. The municipality has approved a bylaw banning their sale.

Mayor Dan Law says they have long been winding up on beaches along the coast. Water bottles of this nature are perhaps the most found item on the beaches and the oceans. The ban applies to plastic water bottles that are one liter in size or smaller. However, bottles sold in a flat are exempt. And the ban will not be in effect during emergencies such as earthquakes, evacuations, or drought. We're in an age where people are finally realizing that plastic waste has a tremendous negative effect. And we're starting to take responsibility for what we do and what we use. and this is a start. Although the ban won't be mandated until next year, many Tefino businesses

have already made the switch. Samantha Hackett is the executive director of the Tefino Chamber of Commerce. They rely on this amazing place that we all live and work. And so to protect the oceans, the beaches, the rainforest, it is important to make sure that we're being proactive and doing everything that we can to keep this a pristine place to visit. It's the most recent single-use plastic band from a town that is already outlawed plastic bags, straws, utensils, and polystyrene foam containers. The mayor says he is hoping other municipalities will follow suit. Michelle Gomez, CBC News, Vancouver. Pope Leo turns 70 today. It's his first birthday as pontiff, and it may not have been meant as a birthday celebration last night, but there was plenty of music at the Vatican.

The birds don't sing. The birds don't sing. They screeching dead. Singer John Legend and rap duo Clips performing there. The Birds Don't Sing. A free concert concert was held to mark the Vatican's Jubilee 2025 and the World Meeting on Human Fraternity. The hip-hop group made history, becoming the first rap act ever to perform in St. Peter's Square.

Global stars, including Carol G., Andrea Bichelli and Teddy Swims also performed. The night ended with a drone show that recreated Michelangelo's masterpieces above the Vatican. The event also marked the first time a pop concert ever took place in St. Peter's Square. Shivalry ain't dead, you ain't let her go alone. Found you in the kitchen. Scriptures in the den. Half written text that you never got to sit. And that is the latest national and international news from World Report.

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