The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis died from a stroke. Catholics worldwide have begun nine days of mourning, with the Pontiff to be buried in Rome—the first in a century to be laid to rest outside the Vatican.

For more, Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn joins.

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Fast-fashion giant Shein has hit over $1 billion in annual sales in Australia, becoming one of the country’s top fashion sites. As it prepares to open a pop-up in Parramatta, local retailers are being forced to rethink their strategies.

For more, retail expert Professor Gary Mortimer joins.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles wouldn’t confirm if the government knew of a possible Russian base in Indonesia. As tensions with Moscow rise, new data shows 57% of Aussies want more defence spending to guard against foreign threats.

For more, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles joins.

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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Singleton, New South Wales, earlier this morning.

For more, Seismologist Adam Pascale joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume to discuss Labor’s candidate controversy and a Newspoll showing women shifting away from the Coalition.

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Disgraced AFL player Noah Balta faces calls to be sidelined after receiving a night-time curfew for assault. The Richmond defender avoided jail but must stay home from 10 pm to 6 am until July, ruling him out of two night games.

For more, Professor of Sports Law Jack Anderson joins.

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A shocking midday rampage has left one woman dead and a man wounded on Queensland's Bruce Highway and has left locals on edge.

For more, former Queensland Police detective and criminologist, Terry Goldsworthy joins.

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Early voting officially kicks off today as Aussies begin to head to the polls to choose their next government.

For more, Liberal Leader Peter Dutton joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Vatican correspondent Robert Mickens as the world begins to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

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Sunrise is also joined by Daily Telegraph journalist James Willis and the Founding Director of Western Sydney Women, Amanda Rose, to discuss the death of Pope Francis and the cost of health cover.

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