World Report August 18: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
Aug 18, 2025
Air Canada plans to resume limited flights as flight attendants return to work following a strike. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President meets with key European allies in Washington amid ongoing conflict. Tragedy strikes in Kharkiv with a deadly airstrike, and Bolivia approaches runoff elections as candidates struggle to secure the vote. On a different note, allegations of fraud swirl around a renowned Canadian artist, raising questions about his legacy and the impact on those connected to him.
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Passengers Stranded By Air Canada Walkout
- Martha Diamond and Sabrina Horan described being stranded and missing surgeries and honeymoon days due to the Air Canada strike.
- Thousands of passengers faced sleepless calls and lost hotel reservations while flight attendants stayed on picket lines.
Back-To-Work Orders Can Backfire
- The federal government issued a back-to-work order but the Flight Attendants Union defied it and remained on strike.
- Labour experts say repeated government orders have fed worker defiance amid long-standing frustrations.
New Security Guarantees For Ukraine
- European leaders join Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington aiming to present unified support and avoid prior Oval Office tensions.
- The U.S. signalled willingness to offer security guarantees outside NATO, a potentially historic shift for Ukraine's defence.