Global National: Feb. 16, 2024 | Alexei Navalny death sends shockwaves across Russia, world [Video]

In tonight’s top story: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, according to authorities in the prison where he was being held. The 47-year-old vocal critic of Russian leader Vladimir Putin had been in jail since 2021, on charges widely believed to be politically motivated. Redmond Shannon reports on the reaction to the news and the career of the activist.

The Kremlin has called the West’s reaction to Navalny’s death “unacceptable” and “absolutely rabid.” It says it has launched a probe into the incident, but for many outside of Russia, the blame has been clear and focused strictly on the Russian president. Eric Sorensen takes a look at Putin’s history of silencing dissent.

In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the country remains committed to holding Putin responsible for his actions, adding that we must continue to protect and defend democracy everywhere. David Akin has more on the reaction from Ottawa.

Plus, there is a significant update in the case of a young person RCMP arrested in late December on terror-related charges for allegedly plotting an attack on the Jewish community. Not only did RCMP announce on Friday that they are laying two additional charges on that individual, they’ve also arrested another young person as a co-conspirator. Mercedes Stephenson has the latest.

Meanwhile in the U.S., former president Donald Trump was dealt another legal and financial blow in court. A judge found Trump liable for more than US$350 million in damages, after previously ruling Trump fraudulently inflated the value of his properties. Jackson Proskow has more on the fallout from the ruling.

In Quebec, more is being revealed about a man accused of killing two women on Thursday, including his mother. The 44-year-old suspect has a long history with police, and was in court just days before the murders, accused of another violent crime. As Mike Armstrong reports, critics say red flags appear to have been missed.

And finally, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in British Columbia to mark the one year countdown to the winter edition of the Invictus Games – Prince Harry’s flagship initiative. The event will be held in Whistler and Vancouver in 2025, and Harry and Megan wrapped up their visit with a Canadian Classic on Friday. Troy Charles reports from the rink.

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