World Report August 19: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Aug 19, 2025 Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, causing turmoil for travelers, especially those from smaller cities. Political shifts in Canada see the Conservative leader gaining a seat in Parliament, while tensions rise in Ukraine with new Russian attacks. The U.S. is set to deploy naval forces off Venezuela as drug cartel crackdowns intensify. Meanwhile, protesters in Israel call for peace in Gaza as a reported ceasefire emerges. Wildfires in Spain and Nova Scotia are devastating communities, further complicating public safety and homelessness.
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Frontline Picture Of The Air Canada Strike
- About 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants remained off the job, picketing outside airports across the country.
- Stranded passengers faced thousands of cancellations and widespread travel disruption.
Passengers And Union Resolve Collide
- Ghazi Haq waited in line at Regina to reschedule a cancelled flight to Bangladesh for a family medical emergency.
- Mark Hancock said he's willing to go to jail over the strike, signalling the union's resolve.
Poilievre's Political Comeback
- CBC projects Pierre Poilievre will win Battle River–Crowfoot and return to Parliament as Conservative leader.
- His victory in a safe Conservative riding reduces doubts about his leadership future.