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The death of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has left many in mourning and celebration on Sunday. As Redmond Shannon reports, strikes have continued across Iran and neighbouring Middle Eastern countries.

The death of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has left many in mourning, while others celebrate on Sunday. As Redmond Shannon reports, strikes have continued across Iran and neighbouring Middle Eastern countries. In the aftermath of the US-Israeli airstrikes, the future of Iran’s leadership remains unclear. More than 40 Iranian officials have been reportedly killed...

A “Nor’easter” snowstorm is on its way to Atlantic Canada, with yellow snowfall warnings in place for most of Nova Scotia. Snow began falling Sunday evening with between 15 to 25 centimetres of accumulation expected. Various parts of Newfoundland and Labrador are also expected to see snow, with the island’s central and northeastern areas under...

Sunday through to Monday morning, a Nor’easter storm system makes its way through most of Atlantic Canada. Halifax residents and snow removal companies say they are preparing to get ahead of the messy weather on the horizon. Kendra Gannon reports.  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran of a strong response if security forces escalate violence against protesters in the Middle Eastern nation.  

An orange weather warning has been issued for what meteorologists are calling a high-impact, freezing rain effect beginning overnight Sunday and into Monday afternoon. Most of South Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario are expected to be impacted. Environment Canada says travel conditions could be hazardous, especially during the Monday morning commute. Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the northern Philippines, the state weather agency said on Sunday. At least two people have died as Fung-wong lashed the central and eastern parts of the Philippines with heavy rains and strong winds, cutting power in large areas of the Bicol region ahead of its landfall.

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as heavy snow and rainfall pummelled the Himalayas.

Warrant officer George Hohl was last seen in Adazi , Latvia on Tuesday. And now the department of national defense confirms Hohl’s body was discovered Friday. He served in the armed forces for almost 20-years and was a vehicle technician with the 408 helicopter squadron based in Edmonton. Authorities say fire crews have the area...

Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks spread rapidly overnight Saturday, forcing more than 3,500 people on Sunday to flee the eastern suburbs of Bursa, the country’s fourth-largest city. Firefighters are also battling wildfires in neighbouring Greece. Mike Armstrong reports.

Quebec is in the midst of its first major heat wave of the summer, with temperatures climbing above 30 C on Sunday. Plus, Environment Canada confirms that two tornadoes touched down Thursday in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec.

Many in B.C. are mourning the loss of Pope Francis this Easter Monday. The leader of the Catholic Church died early this morning at the age of 88 after a long battle with illness. Grace Ke reports.

For the fourth consecutive year, thousands of Belgian beer lovers gathered on Sunday for a unique take on the traditional chocolate Easter egg hunt — this time, for beer. Dubbed “the biggest beer hunt in the world,” 10,000 brews were hidden across the town of Lasne. Among them, a golden bottle. The victor’s grand prize?...

Thousands gathered at the Vatican for the annual Easter Sunday service and to pray for the continued recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old wasn’t at the mass but gave a brief speech afterwards at St. Peter’s Square. The pontiff was discharged from hospital nearly a month ago after being bedridden with double pneumonia. Nathaniel Dove...

Local and visiting faithful gathered at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Monday upon hearing the news of Pope Francis’s death. The 88-year-old pontiff passed in the morning after suffering a stroke and irreversible heart failure. Through an aide, the Pope delivered his final blessing after an Easter Sunday mass.

The world is mourning Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years. The 88-year-old died just hours after his appearance at Easter Sunday mass. Redmond Shannon looks at how Catholics and world leaders are reacting; what the Vatican says the Pope died of; and the early details of the funeral.

Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, appeared in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday to deliver the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing — which translates to “the city and the world.”

It’s crunch time on the federal campaign trail, and as Canadians weigh their options this holiday weekend, Liberal leader Mark Carney hit the road to sell his fully costed platform. Despite being a devout Catholic, Carney took only the morning off to attend an Easter Sunday service. In the afternoon, he vowed at a Liberal...

Canada got off on the right foot Saturday night, with the Winnipeg Jets soaring over the St. Louis Blues, winning the first game of the NHL playoffs. And the nation has a guaranteed win Sunday night with the highly anticipated battle of Ontario – the Toronto Maple Leafs are going head-to-head with longtime rivals, the...

It’s crunch time on the federal campaign trail as Canadians weigh their options this holiday weekend. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sat down with Global’s Richard Zussman for some insight into what he’s promised in his campaign so far. Overseas, thousands gathered at the Vatican for the annual Easter Sunday service and to pray for the...