“We have different backgrounds, but it’s one kind of music – the drum,” says Stephanie, a lead dancer with Ambiance des Iles, as Montrealers gathered to celebrate unity and world peace. Anastasia Dextrene reports.

The fate of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian remains unknown after a helicopter carrying them reportedly crashed in the mountains near the Iran-Azerbaijan border. Karling Donoghue with more on the intense

Palestinians who fled to Central Gaza based on Israel’s warning — now find themselves under bombardment. Karling Donoghue with reaction to the incursion on Rafah, plus the ultimatum the Prime Minister now faces from a member of his own war cabinet.

Desperately needed humanitarian aid has arrived to Gaza via the new – U.S. backed – floating pier corridor. As Karling Donoghue explains, although this is a step in the right direction, more must be done to avoid worsening the risk of famine.