World Report - September 29: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

Episode Date: September 29, 2025

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to sit down with US President Donald Trump today to discuss war in Gaza.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addresses the United Nations General Assembly. The Canadian government says the Bishnoi Gang is now listed as a terrorist group under the criminal code.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is set to attend an historic announcement in Île-à-la-Crosse, ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Wildfire burns 30% of Etosha National Park in Namibia, endangering wildlife. An attack on a Michigan LDS church is being called a targeted act of violence.Lawyers say Ontario Premier Doug Ford may be crossing a line by weighing in on criminal cases before the courts. Country icon Dolly Parton is cancelling her upcoming concerts in Las Vegas due to undisclosed health issues.

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This is World Report. Good morning. I'm Arcia Young. U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Trump says a deal to end the war in Gaza is close. But today's meeting comes on the heels of Netanyahu's blistering speech before the U.N. General Assembly. Netanyahu spoke out against nations that are recognizing a Palestinian state. Canada is among those countries. Willie Lowry joins me now from Washington. And Willie, what do we know about the plan from the White House? Well, the 21-point plan reportedly calls for an end to fighting and the

release of all hostages within 48 hours of the sides agreeing to the deal. Now, Israel would then begin a phased withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Under the plan, Hamas would have no role in any future. governance of the enclave. And Gaza would at first be administered by Palestinian-led technocrats under the guidance of an international body created in consultation between the U.S., Arab, and European countries. Now, the plan does allow for the possibility of a Palestinian state at an undetermined time in the future, and that's something that Netanyahu recently rejected. What is its stake for Israel and the U.S.? Well, for the U.S., it appears to be about saving. face. President Trump came into office confident he could end this conflict on day one,

and of course hasn't, at least not yet. And he says he's a dealmaker and has already ended seven conflicts by his count. But the big ones, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, have so far eluded him, and this would be a major achievement. For Israel, this is a war that has persisted now for nearly two years. And this deal would see the hostages. There are believed to be around 20 living still in Gaza returned home, and that's a major objective of Israel's. Hostages have become a real flashpoint in Israeli politics with deep dissatisfaction among many over the government's handling of the war and of securing their captive citizens' release. This deal, if it does go through, would allow Netanyahu to say mission accomplished in a way.

But again, deals have been close in the past, and it's the details, the fine print, that often scuttles them. and details for this plan remains somewhat light. Thank you, Willie. My pleasure. The CBC's Willie Lowry in Washington. Foreign Affairs Minister, Anita Anand, is offering a staunch defense

of international cooperation at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Through multilateralism, we can build an inclusive and sustainable global economy. And when multilateral institutions are under threat, Canada will not turn inward.

This morning in New York, ununtled the General Assembly, Canada's foreign policy rests on three pillars, defense and security, economic resilience, and promoting democracy that includes human rights and gender equality. The Canadian government says the Bishnoy Gang is now listed as a terrorist group under the Criminal Code. The Bishnoy Gang operates primarily out of India, but it has a presence in Canada. The government says it engages in murder, shootings, arson, extortion, and intimidation.

And last year, the RC&P accused the Indian government of using the Bishnoi gang to target Canadians who support separatism. Conservative leader Pierre Pollyev and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown have both called for this group to be listed as a terrorist entity. Now that it is, the government can freeze or seize any assets or property owned by the group in Canada. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is expected to attend a historic announcement in Isle Across later today. Details are scarce, but tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. An Isle Across was once home to one of Canada's oldest residential schools. Alexander Kwan has more. For decades, the survivors of a residential school in northern Saskatchewan have been calling for justice.

The school was located in the Métis community of Isle Lacrosse. It operated for more than 100 years with Méti and First Nations children forbidden from practicing their culture or speaking their language. School survivors were excluded from the Indian residential school settlements because it was determined the school did not qualify. The situation changed earlier this year when the federal government signed a $27 million agreement in principle. Michelle O'Clair, a vice president with Métis Nation Saskatchewan, spoke at the announcement in March. In this settlement, Canada has sort of taken, say, we'll take 50% of the blame. Saskatchewan needs to take the other 50% and they need to compensate our survivors. Now, further changes could be on the way with an announcement scheduled for this morning.

Métis Nation Saskatchewan has only said that the struggle for recognition and justice may be over. And with Premier Scott Moe scheduled to attend, it could mean another step forward in the push for reconciliation. Kwan, CBC News, Regina. A huge wildfire is burning across Namibia's best-known national park. Atosha National Park is home to hundreds of species of wildlife, including endangered black rhinos, and an estimated 30% of its grazing grounds have burned helicopters and trucks with water tanks are being used to fight the flames.

The government has deployed 500 soldiers to help with firefighting efforts. Namibia's Environment Minister says the fire may have been started by a charcoal production business on a farm bordering the park. An attack on a Michigan church is being called a targeted act of violence. Police say a man shot at worshippers before setting the building on fire. At least four people are dead. Eight others are wounded and up to seven people have not been found. The gunman was shot dead by police.

The CBC's Katie Simpson has the latest on the investigation. And then we heard a big bang and it blew the door. in the church, and then everything after that was chaos. Paula Macer was one of hundreds of worshippers inside the Grand Blanks Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when the suspect launched his deadly attack, ramming a pickup truck with American flags on it into the main entrance of the building,

exiting the vehicle, armed with an automatic rifle shooting toward anyone in his path. The gunmen also managed to start a fire using gasoline as an accelerant. The flames grew so quickly it meant first responders could not get to everyone who needed help. The FBI is now leading the investigation and is investigating this as an act of targeted violence. FBI special agent in charge, Ruben Coleman, says authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford.

A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he served four years and was deployed to Iraq in 2007. Katie Simpson, CBC News, Washington. Ontario's Premier is known for making off-the-cuff remarks. Doug Ford has commented on all kinds of issues, including the justice system. And lawyers say sometimes he may be crossing a line. As Sarah McMillan reports, Ford has recently waded into some criminal cases that are before the courts. This wasn't an accident? When Doug Ford spoke earlier this month about a head-on collision that killed an Ontario father,

the Premier didn't mince words. It was a murder. The accused is facing several charges. including dangerous driving causing death. He is not charged with murder and the charges against him have not been tested in court. It's inflammatory to the case. It prejudges the case and it's inaccurate. Adam Wiseberg is with the Criminal Lawyers Association.

He says Ford should be more careful not to weigh in on cases that are before the courts. That fatal collision is just one recent example. Once I'm on a roll now, do everyone hear about the story in Lindsay? Last month, unprompted by reporters, Ford chimed in. on an assault case in Lindsay, Ontario. And there's a high-profile example in 2021 when Umar Zemir charged at the time with first-degree murder was released on bail.

Ford called it unacceptable. Zemir was ultimately found not guilty. Reporters asked Ford about his comments after the verdict last year. At that time, I have limited information. Lawyers say that's the problem. Weighing in without knowing the facts can contribute to misinformation. And it can raise issues like,

the prosecution itself being compromised. Lawyer Shakir Rahim with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says there's also the risk of prejudicing a jury pool. He points to cases in Quebec and Ontario in the 80s and 90s that were nearly derailed because of comments from politicians. The Premier's office did not respond to our request for comment. Sarah McMillan, CBC News, Toronto. Country icon Dolly Parton is canceling her upcoming concerts in Las Vegas.

The 79-year-old says she will not be able to work her shows because of ongoing health challenges. Harton was scheduled to perform between December 4th and 13th, but she has been forced to postpone those shows until next September. The country star says she will need a few medical procedures, and that means dialing back on her work. That is the latest. national and international news from World Report. I'm Marskaya Young.