Nearly three weeks of fighting has killed hundreds and left millions inside Sudan with limited food and water. Defence Minister Anita Anand said there were over 300 Canadians that have requested help from the federal government to be evacuated — but what route they will take out of the country is becoming less clear. Mackenzie Gray explains.

The by-election in the Nova Scotia riding of Preston has yet to be called — but when it is, a digital innovation by voting on tablets means an election night final count can be produced in minutes rather than hours or days. David Akin has more on how Elections Canada will be watching this technological experiment closely.

Shootings took place in the small town of Cleveland, Texas, when a suspect opened fire on neighbours after they made a noise complaint on Friday night — killing 5 people, including an eight-year-old boy. Police believe the 38-year-old suspect Francisco Oropesa still has a weapon, and are telling the public not to approach if they see him. Mike Armstrong has more.

Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are embarking on a new trilateral approach to combat the fentanyl overdose crisis. The three countries recognized fentanyl as the foremost drug threat in North America — and now they’re finding new ways to fight it, together. Neetu Garcha has the details.

And finally, the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, shrouded in controversy, is considered one of the most powerful symbols of conquest. Camilla, the Queen Consort, has chosen to swap the contested jewel in her coronation crown with the Cullinan diamonds. Farah Nasser has more on the true tale of these two stones.

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