World Report August 20: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Aug 20, 2025 Air Canada flight attendants are ratifying a contract that ended their strike, throwing light on passenger struggles. Tensions rise as Israel plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, with major implications for Palestinian statehood. The Israeli Defense Forces are mobilizing reservists ahead of a ground offensive into Gaza City. Meanwhile, wildfires rage in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, posing serious threats to communities. Canada is also addressing the rising sick leave among Mounties and pushing to boost Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
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Travel Chaos After Air Canada Strike
- Passengers reported cancelled flights, long waits, and sleeping in airport chairs after the Air Canada strike.
- Air Canada warns operations could take more than a week to return to normal affecting hundreds of thousands.
Settlement Expansion Threatens Two-State Hope
- Israel plans to expand Ma'ale Adumim, which critics say severs East Jerusalem from the West Bank.
- Officials warn the E1 expansion could bury remaining hopes for a two-state solution.
Large Reservist Call-Up Before Offensive
- Israeli military officials plan to call up about 60,000 reservists ahead of a Gaza City ground offensive.
- Reservists could serve in air force, intelligence, support roles, or replace troops outside Gaza.