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

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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[Glow-n]

What about Gonzalo Lira, an American citizen killed in a Ukrainian prison and ignored by his own country?

[Yuri-zy]

Gonzalo Lira, american jurnalist and american citizen, was killed a month ago in Ukrainian prison.
Joe and Justin, are you wanna talk about that? Or not?

[kian_zac]

Pathetic, 1 guy dies and the entire western political scene turned it into a fun fare while nobody is talking about the Palestinians genocide. What is wrong with the world today.

[blaineshower]

Why isn't the media talking about Julian Assange with shock and outrage??

[Obito]

Why am I paying $325 for the same amount of groceries as Tucker did in Russia for $104!
No I don't want to move there.
Corp greed.
I don't want to be rich.
I'm happy being middle class.
Besides transportation, why are food costs out of reach in Canada?

[zinnia]

When we have people in prison in Canada who spoke in a democratic country in opposition to the govt., it’s time to sit down and be quiet. Housekeeping please.

[gronigpat]

Victoria Neuland did it.
RIP Gonzalo Lira.

[kellybreen]

How can we “defend democracy” when the navy, army and airforce have been gutted? Or how have we the moral right to claim we represent democracy when our government enacted the Emergency Act -the War Measures Act 2.0 when it is faced with a protest?
We can’t act on the international stage or criticize anyone till we get our own issues sorted.

[gerryfairchild]

I doubt it would truthfully make much of a ripple across Russia. Too bad Global News doesn't say a peep about Gonzalo Lira. That tells you all you need to know.

[jiggycalzone]

I wonder how the opposition leader who was jailed by Zelensky feels about this. But I guess its "democracy" when he does it

[jacquesboucher]

HERE WE GO! with the PROPAGANDA, PUTIN !, PUTIN!, PUTIN!,,JOE JOE has no clue🤕

[Luke]

Actually the shockwave is across the west, not Russia. Where is your coverage of Gonzalo Lira's death in a Ukrainian prison?

[blaineshower]

If Assange died in prison, it would not be hysterically commented on..and you sound rediulous Michael!!

[kalebfitzgerald]

Is canada still holding those 4 guys from the freedom convoy?

[tomwyllie]

Imagine how in the dark we would be if we had to rely on these people to inform us on what is going on ?

[doctorbryan]

What about our freedom fighters imprisoned by Trudeau? And What about Asange whine we the west have imprisoned for 15 years?

[eeriekekashi]

Don’t ever ask Trudeau about what he thinks again. Ask Pierre

[doublechicane]

Ukraine also killed a journalist. Where was that coverage?

[sommmeguy]

Let's hope there is some justice in the afterlife, because there is little in this world. Everyone - even the powerful - must face that day.

[berealhealthy]

The J6 protesters are being held in Siberian style prison conditions but this is what happens if you oppose the government in Canada USA Russia Ukraine china Cuba North Korea