Paul Hunter (2:31)

Well, it seems to be saying it is interested but that it needs changes to the plan, a number of them. First off, important to highlight, Hamas is saying it would release all hostages, living and dead, and that it is ready to talk now about the changes to the plan that it says it wants made. But Hamas makes no mention of handing over its arms or demilitarizing as demanded in the plan. And it seems to suggest that Hamas itself would want to be part of what it calls a unified Palestinian national framework, though it's unclear what it means by that. And there's been some reporting citing a senior Hamas official that handing over those hostages in 72 hours is unrealistic. Perhaps another complicating factor, considering Trump had set a deadline of Sunday night to get all of this sorted. And as well, Hamas is saying that the entry of foreign forces into the Strip is unacceptable. Another point that goes against the US Plan. Those are the bare bones of the Hamas response, Stephanie. Plenty of apparent disagreement with a number of aspects of the US Plan. At least it would seem so.

Stephanie Skenderas (3:35)

And you mentioned Donald Trump. What's he saying? Any reaction from the White House on this?

Paul Hunter (3:40)

Well, I mean, despite all the apparent disagreements from Hamas, let me read to you what Trump has now posted on his truth social platform. Here it is based on the statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting peace. And Israel, he writes, must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza so that we can get the hostages out safely and quickly. Right now, he writes, it's far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, writes Trump. This is about long sought peace in the Middle East. So look, clearly Donald Trump is interpreting Hamas response and its call for changes to the plan as something that's quite workable. Despite his having said earlier that there'd be no more negotiations, Hamas may have gambled that he'd be open regardless. I mean, I'd also just underline the remarkable public call from Trump for Israel to now stop bombing Gaza. Forceful push from Trump tonight on Israel. And there are reports already tonight that Netanyahu was surprised by Trump's response and.

Stephanie Skenderas (4:42)

Living in the midst of all of this. What does this mean for these people on the ground? What does it mean for Palestinians and Israelis?

Paul Hunter (4:50)

Well, look, the enormous humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues. Countless are in dire need of food, clean water, medicine, shelter and more. Meanwhile, notwithstanding Trump's demand tonight, Israel continues its assault on Gaza City. Palestinians are caught in the middle of all of that. And then there are the families of the Israeli hostages who still cling to hope that perhaps they'll be released to Israel. Look, this is a significant moment for all involved tonight, even as we don't yet know where this ultimately leads to.

Stephanie Skenderas (5:19)

Okay, Paul, thank you.

Paul Hunter (5:21)

You're welcome.

Stephanie Skenderas (5:22)

The CBC's Paul Hunter in Jerusalem. He promised to make progress. And now the pressure is mounting on Mark Carney to find a way out of the US Tariffs punishing this country's economy. In that context, the Prime Minister is returning to the White House next week to make his next move in negotiations with Donald Trump. Tom Perry has our top story from Ottawa.

CBC Host/Announcer (5:47)

Thank you very much, everybody. It's a great honor to have Prime Minister Mark Carney with us. As you know, Donald Trump welcomed Mark Carney into the Oval Office back in May. And while the US President has made life miserable for some world leaders who've sat in front of the cameras with him, he and the prime minister appeared to get along. You're a transformational president. Focus on the economy with a relentless focus on the American worker. Trump and Carney have been in regular contact ever since and have crossed paths at international summits. What they've not done is reached a deal to lift or reduce U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber. With that as a backdrop, Carney is heading back to Washington. David McLaughlin was chief of staff to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He says it's hard to predict what will come of this meeting.

Paul Hunter (6:36)

Well, with Donald Trump, you really never know, do you?

CBC Host/Announcer (6:38)

I mean, the prime minister is heading once more into the lion's den to have a conversation.

Paul Hunter (6:43)

I think he's doing what he needs to do, which is keeping Canada's economic.

CBC Host/Announcer (6:48)

Interests top of mind with the American administration, with the president, and tending to his own personal relationship with the president. The prime minister's office says the two leaders will discuss shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the US. Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada US trade, will accompany Carney on his visit and has lately been playing down expectations. A breakthrough. I have lost the illusion that we should predict in precise time when we might get to an agreement. An agreement can take many different forms. LeBlanc says he remains optimistic, though he wishes the two countries could have reached a deal long ago. Conservative leader Pierre Paliev says that's what the prime minister promised would happen. Carney, he says, has once again let Canadians down. Mr. Carney has had defeat after defeat since he became prime minister. He's made concession after concession, and our economy is hemorrhaging jobs, partly due to his failures to keep his promises on trade, but also due to the terrible economic policies of the Liberal Party, which he has continued despite their obvious differences. Poliev says he hopes Carney can get a win on tariffs when he goes to Washington. The prime minister will be hoping for the same thing, though with Donald Trump, there are never any guarantees. Tom Perry, CBC News, Ottawa.

Stephanie Skenderas (8:20)

Well, the White House will be open when the prime minister arrives next week, but other parts of the US government may not be. Another spending vote failed today in the Senate, sending a federal shutdown into the weekend. As Ashley Burke explains, Republicans and Democrats are playing a blame game, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers stuck in the middle.

Ashley Burke (8:46)

After threatening mass layoffs during a government shutdown. US President Donald Trump posting an AI generated music video featuring his budget director as the grim reaper Russ Vo, seen in the video wearing a black hooded cloak passing by workers. The video trumps latest move to put pressure on the Democrats with threats to Democratic agencies as a standoff intensifies between Republican and Democratic lawmakers over measures to fund the government. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defending the video.

CBC Host/Announcer (9:24)

What they're having, trying to have fun.

Paul Hunter (9:26)

With, trying to make light of is to point out the absurdity of the.

CBC Host/Announcer (9:28)

Democrats position on this vote. The yeas are 54 and the nays are 44.

Ashley Burke (9:35)

In the Senate, a fourth vote today that could have ended the shutdown failed again. The Democrats minority House Leader Hakeem Jeffries accusing Trump of using the shutdown to inflict maximum pain.

CBC Host/Announcer (9:48)

This is day three of the Trump shutdown, but it's day 257 of the chaos that Donald Trump and his administration and Republicans have been inflicting on the American people, including mass firings that they've already done outside of a government shutdown.

Ashley Burke (10:03)

Trump's press secretary, Caroline Levitt, pointing the finger at the Democrats, saying they're the ones that put them in this position.

Stephanie Skenderas (10:11)

The Democrats have given the administration this opportunity and we don't like laying people off. Nobody takes joy in that around here. But sometimes in government you have to make tough decisions.

Ashley Burke (10:20)

Another decision the White House made is to pause or cancel billions of dollars in funding already approved for a range of programs that benefit Democrats. The latest announcement Today we paused $2.1.

Stephanie Skenderas (10:32)

Billion in Chicago infrastructure projects and it's because the administration is concerned that the Biden administration was handing out taxpayer dollars to pay for this construction.

Ashley Burke (10:42)

Based on DEI at the center of it all, estimates show as many as 750,000 government workers could be furloughed. Others are working without paying, but are guaranteed to be paid later once the shutdown has ended.

Stephanie Skenderas (10:57)

We already see an increase in people with costs of food going up.

Ashley Burke (11:01)

Kiana Hines, the manager of a food pantry in Iowa, says they're already struggling to help those in need. And if the shutdown drags on, that could get worse.

Stephanie Skenderas (11:11)

It's going to impact a lot of people.

Ashley Burke (11:12)

With two parties bitterly divided, there's no end in sight. A standoff likely to extend into next week when the Senate returns. Ashley Burke, CBC News, Washington.

Stephanie Skenderas (11:24)

U.S. defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has released another video showing a US Military strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela. Hegseth posted it to social media saying it was a narco trafficking vehicle. He says four people were killed. He did not say what group they were allegedly working for. The US has struck several boats over the past few months, killing more than a dozen people. The White House says they were carrying drugs in what it terms narco terrorists. Coming up, still on the picket line and a signing bonus off the table. Canada Post has a new offer for striking mail carriers. And the Church of England makes history choosing a woman as its new leader. Later, we'll have this story.

Adam Grant (12:11)

As the lone Canadian team in Major League Baseball, the Blue Jays have the support of an entire baseball nation.

CBC Host/Announcer (12:18)

It's an unbelievable honor to play for a country and they understand kind of how many people are watching them every night.

Adam Grant (12:23)

And on the eve of a playoff series against the hated New York Yankees, there's lots to cheer about. I'm Jamie Strashton, Toronto, with the story of an improbable season that has kept fans on the edge of their seats. Coming up on YOUR WORLD tonight.

Stephanie Skenderas (12:44)

Sean Diddy Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison. The American hip hop mogul was convicted in July of prostitution related charges. The sentencing decision came after a lengthy hearing that saw Combs himself address the court. Deanna Sumanak Johnson reports.

Deanna Sumanak Johnson (13:06)

Inside the New York courtroom, he cried on the stand, begged the judge for mercy. Still, Sean Diddy Combs has been sentenced to spend the next four years and two months in prison, significantly less than 11 years prosecution asked for but more than 14 months, including time served that Diddy's defense team hoped for. In July, the hip hop mogul was found guilty of two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution, but was acquitted of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. During the trial, Combs, ex girlfriend Cassie Ventura and other accusers who appeared under aliases told graphic stories of physical and mental abuse and coerced sex acts with strangers. Testimony's Judge Aaron Sobramanian said he considered in coming up with a sentence despite the fact that an accuser known as MIA, scheduled to deliver a victim impact statement today, chose not to speak. Matthew Galluzzo is a criminal defense attorney working out of Connecticut.

CBC Host/Announcer (14:03)

That a judge sentences you not just on what you were convicted of, although that is certainly what governs the maximum and the minimum, but also what's considered relevant conduct. And you can actually be penalized at sentencing for things that you were acquitted of at trial.

Deanna Sumanak Johnson (14:18)

In many ways the sentencing hearing sounded like an extension of the trial. The defense team spared no effort in a last ditch bid to convince the judge Combs was a family man and a philanthropist.

CBC Host/Announcer (14:29)

Any y' all go to public school? Yes. Okay.

Paul Hunter (14:32)

Y' all wanting to raise money for your schools?

Deanna Sumanak Johnson (14:34)

6 of Combs children and his reverence spoke about him, his contrition about the hurt he caused people and how his time in jail changed him. Criminal lawyer Matthew Galluzzo says not something you'd typically see.

CBC Host/Announcer (14:47)

It's pretty unusual, actually. It's very unusual. Normally speaking, how many people are allowed to speak at a sentencing is within.

Paul Hunter (14:54)

The discretion of the judge.

Deanna Sumanak Johnson (14:56)

Experts like Galluzzo say that while there will no doubt be people who feel the sentence is too lenient, the judge had a tough task coming up with a sentence that reflects the gravity of the convictions, but not the celebrity of the accused. With time served and possibility to get out earlier due to good behavior, Combs could serve as little as two and a half years. Deanna Sumanak Johnson, CBC News, Toronto.

Stephanie Skenderas (15:20)

Marineland is asking Ottawa for emergency funding to feed and care for 30 belugas. The Fisheries minister has denied permission for the Niagara Falls amusement park to send the whales to an aquarium in China. Marineland says it's running out of money and has no other place to send the whales. And it says it'll need to euthanize the animals if they can't be moved. Canada Post has put another contract offer on the table for its striking workers. But the new deal looks a lot like the one offered months ago. The union shut down mail service across the country last week after the federal government approved major changes to the mail carrier that would scale back service and jobs. Olivia Stefanovic has the latest. I think it's very inconvenient, okay?

Olivia Stefanovic (16:09)

For decades, Judy Rock looked forward to seeing her Canada Post mail carrier, a friendly face at her Ottawa door who regularly checked in on her. But with another postal strike dragging on, the 84 year old says she feels isolated.

CBC Host/Announcer (16:25)

It feels somewhat abandoned. It's like, whoa, what's going on with mail has always been there.

Olivia Stefanovic (16:32)

That sense of abandonment is also weighing on Betty McDonald, a 92 year old who depends on her letterbox for written communication.

CBC Host/Announcer (16:41)

I can't use all the technology that some people can.

Olivia Stefanovic (16:46)

The postal strike is also throwing a wrench into municipal elections, with several being held across the country this fall, holding up voter registration cards and candidates flyers.

Ashley Burke (16:58)

And so we determined that we wouldn't.

CBC Host/Announcer (16:59)

Use Canada Post this time around.

Olivia Stefanovic (17:01)

Jyoti Gondek is running for reelection in Calgary's mayoral race, she's turned to private mail delivery instead.

Stephanie Skenderas (17:08)

But it wasn't a financial decision. This was about reliability and making sure that we could get materials into the hands of voters.

Olivia Stefanovic (17:17)

As the nationwide postal strike enters Week two, Canada Post is making a new offer. It includes many of the same terms as its so called final offers last May, but with some notable differences, including the removal of a signing bonus.

CBC Host/Announcer (17:34)

We have to put forward offers that we can afford.

Olivia Stefanovic (17:36)

Canada Post spokesperson John Hamilton says the latest proposal finds a balance between downsizing and saving as many good paying jobs as possible.

CBC Host/Announcer (17:46)

We have to agree that we are in an existential crisis and the government who owns us on behalf of the taxpayers of Canada has made it clear, clear that taxpayers shouldn't be funding our losses. When we fight, we win when we fight.

Olivia Stefanovic (18:02)

The latest postal strike comes after the federal government demanded an overhaul, directing Canada Post to end door to door service where it still exists, allow for slower delivery, and close some rural post offices. Patty Hydeau is the federal Minister of Jobs.

Stephanie Skenderas (18:20)

What's really important is that everybody realizes that this is a really serious time for Canada Post. The Corporation's been losing $10 million a day.

Olivia Stefanovic (18:28)

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejects that claim. Jim Gallant is a negotiator.

Adam Grant (18:33)

The offer that they've given us today is punishment.

Olivia Stefanovic (18:36)

Golant says the union expected improvements, but instead he calls what's on the table worse than what Canada Post previously offered and overwhelmingly rejected in a vote two months ago. Olivia Stefanovic, CBC News, Ottawa.

Stephanie Skenderas (18:53)

For the first time in its 1400 year history, a woman will lead the Church of England. The new Archbishop of Canterbury will take on the role after her predecessor resigned over his handling of an abuse scandal. As Briar Stewart reports, it's just one of the challenges facing the Anglican Church as it begins a new era.

CBC Host/Announcer (19:13)

Hello.

Paul Hunter (19:13)

Hi.

Briar Stewart (19:15)

It was fitting that even before Sarah Mulally is confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, she met with students.

CBC Host/Announcer (19:21)

Thank you very much. Indeed.

Briar Stewart (19:22)

More than 4,000 schools in the UK are run by the Church of England, an institution that has been recently plagued by scandal. In a short address on Friday, Mullally spoke about the need for a more transparent church.

Stephanie Skenderas (19:36)

We have too often fail to recognize or take seriously the misuse of power in all its forms.

Briar Stewart (19:44)

Mulli's appointment makes her the spiritual head of more than 80 million Anglicans around the world. It comes after her predecessor, Justin Welby, resigned last year over the church's handling of a prolific child abuser. John Smythe, a British lawyer who was born in Canada, was found to have abused more than 100 children and young men.

CBC Host/Announcer (20:06)

You know, cynically, women are always brought in to clear up the messes that men have made. I think her predecessor was not a good manager.

Briar Stewart (20:13)

Linda Woodhead is in charge of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College University in London.

CBC Host/Announcer (20:20)

I think the people of England lost a lot of trust of the Church of England, so her job is to try and give it a public voice.

Briar Stewart (20:27)

Again that can voice people's wider concerns and values.

Stephanie Skenderas (20:31)

Please pray for me as I pray for you.

Briar Stewart (20:34)

Mulally has advocated for blessings for same sex couples, an issue that remains divisive in conservative corners of the church, particularly in Nigeria, which has nearly 20 million Anglicans. Marvelous Atulawa is with the Church of Nigeria Missionary Society.

Paul Hunter (20:53)

What is our ideology regarding the LGBTQ? The Church of Nigeria is strongly and 100% against the LGBTQ movement.

Briar Stewart (21:04)

Mulally, a former nurse, has acknowledged societal divisions. She's spoken out against medically assisted dying in the UK and has criticized the previous government's plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Stephanie Skenderas (21:18)

And it's not easy to lead.

Briar Stewart (21:20)

Mary Irwin Gibson is the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal.

Stephanie Skenderas (21:24)

She understands that the Church doesn't always agree all the time, and she intends to lead as best as she can.

Briar Stewart (21:33)

Mulally will be confirmed in the new role in January. Briar Stewart, CBC News, London.

Stephanie Skenderas (21:43)

You're listening to your World tonight from CBC News. And if you want to make sure you never miss one of our episodes, follow us on Spotify, Apple, wherever you get your podcasts, just find the follow button and lock us in. Twas the night before playoffs and all through the land, Canadians jumped on the bandwagon to become baseball fans. The Blue Caps are ready for Jay's junkies to wear, and the CBC's Jamie Strachan takes us there.

CBC Host/Announcer (22:23)

Guerrero lashes one down the left field, line, base hit bouncing softly into the corner.

Adam Grant (22:28)

Bring on the big bad Yankees, who finished just behind Toronto in the standings but are favored by oddsmakers to win this series. That doesn't really matter, says team president Marc Shapiro.

CBC Host/Announcer (22:40)

We know them well, played them 13 times during the season and we own that series, which is why we're division champs. Guerrero to Lauer, and they've done it.

Adam Grant (22:49)

Excitement around this team is through the roof. Nearly two and a half million people watched the Jays pennant clinching game, more than twice as many as usual. And ahead of the series, fans from across the country showed off freshly purchased playoff merch.

CBC Host/Announcer (23:05)

It's Canada's team. It's the pride that we take. It's the only Canadian baseball team in.

Stephanie Skenderas (23:09)

The lead, I think, in the way the world is right now. There's no better time for Canada to have a team to bring the country together.

Adam Grant (23:17)

There's even support from south of the border.

CBC Host/Announcer (23:20)

You know, a Red Sox fan. True and true.

Adam Grant (23:23)

Why the Blue Jay happen?

CBC Host/Announcer (23:24)

Well, I want to see the Blue Jays beat them damn Yankees, that's for sure.

Adam Grant (23:27)

Manager John Schneider says the countrywide support has resonated deeply in the Jays clubhouse.

CBC Host/Announcer (23:33)

It's an unbelievable honor to play for a country, and I think this team, more than any other team I've been around, has kind of leaned into that a little bit. And they understand kind of how many people are watching them every night.

Adam Grant (23:44)

None of this was supposed to happen. Going into the season, oddsmakers predicted the team would win around 75 games. They won 94, propelled by a collection of improbable storylines.

CBC Host/Announcer (23:57)

You could feel it in spring training, this group, how they kind of had the mentality of they didn't care what anyone else thought of us. George Springer has left the yard.

Adam Grant (24:08)

George Springer, written off by many at age 36 as being the team's MVP. Players with minimal big league experience like Addison Barger, Ernie Clement and Nathan Lucas became key contributors. It's a story not often seen in professional sports, says the Toronto Suns Rob Longley, who has covered the team for years.

CBC Host/Announcer (24:29)

There's that real sense of unity and a real sense of their friends as well as teammates. And I think over the course of 162 game season, that really pays off.

Adam Grant (24:42)

Now the real test begins Game one tomorrow afternoon on home turf. Jamie Strashen, CBC News, Toronto.

Stephanie Skenderas (24:52)

Finally tonight, it's another side of a future king getting personal with Prince William behind the palace walls.

CBC Host/Announcer (25:00)

Eugene Good morning, your Royal Highness, the.

Stephanie Skenderas (25:04)

Prince of Wales, one on one with Canadian showbiz royalty Eugene Levy. It's the latest episode of Levy's travel show. Producers were looking for a guided tour of Windsor Castle. They aimed high and got a yes from the heir apparent to the throne. A major coup for Levy's show and for Buckingham Palace, a chance to present the future monarch as a regular guy.

CBC Host/Announcer (25:33)

This is your mode of transportation? It is right here on the grounds.

Stephanie Skenderas (25:37)

William arrived for the interview on an electric scooter. He also told Levy he was a fan of the American Pie movies he starred in. Part of the episode was filmed in a local pub. Levy ordered a Guinness, William a cider. The interview steered clear of any royal controversy, and there was only a passing reference to Prince Harry when discussing the intense media scrutiny of their childhood.

CBC Host/Announcer (26:02)

I want to create a world in which my son is proud of what we do. I hope we don't go back to some of the practices in the past that, you know, Harry and I had to grow up in.

Stephanie Skenderas (26:13)

William opened up about his family's history from centuries ago and the past little while. He said 2024, when both his father and wife were diagnosed with cancer, was the hardest year of his life. Looking forward, William spoke about his plans as king.

CBC Host/Announcer (26:30)

I think it's safe to say that change is on my agenda. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think need to happen. I guess what you're saying is you want to open up some. I want to question things more. That's it. That's what I'm saying. Okay.

Stephanie Skenderas (26:43)

As for Levy, he said he was surprised at how relaxed of a conversation it was with William, calling the whole experience surreal. This has Been youn World Tonight for Friday, October 3rd. Thank you for being with us. I'm Stephanie Scandaris. Good night.

CBC Host/Announcer (27:14)

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