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Millions of Canadians and Americans are under air quality advisories due to the smoke from Canada's wildfires, with Toronto and New York having among the world's worst air quality. The health effects some people are experiencing, the concerns about what's to come, the role of climate change, the advice to anyone outdoors, and the new video of the destruction in fire-ravaged Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia. Thousands of people in a Russian-held region of southern Ukraine have left their homes after the collapse of a major dam. The rescue efforts, how Ukraine and Russia are trading blame over the disaster, and the dam's critical role in the region and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Prince Harry took the stand for five hours in a trial against Mirror Group Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, a British tabloid. He and other celebrities allege the publications illegally gathered private details about their lives, which includes hacking their phones. The Duke of Sussex's testimony, and why one expert believes the Royal has nothing to lose from this court battle. Special rapporteur David Johnston has testified before a House of Commons committee. How the Opposition grilled him about his decision not to hold a public inquiry into foreign interference, how he responded, why his lawyer Sheila Block was criticized, and what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants Johnston to do next. Also, now on par: the surprise mega merger in the golfing world, and reaction from professional golfers. Plus: from shamed to showcased. The resurrection of the ribbon skirt. And a tribute to Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, who has died at the age of 83.

Canada is experiencing the worst spring wildfire season in its history, raising concerns about whether the federal government has the necessary resources to extinguish the hundreds of wildfires raging across the country. What's burning in multiple provinces, including how one village has been completely wiped out; what's being done now to douse the flames, and how experts believe this response needs to improve. Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating following a dangerously close encounter between the two countries' warships in the Taiwan Strait. Mackenzie Gray reports from the HMCS Montréal with a look at the strong show of force by Canada and other western countries in the East China Sea, the growing fears China could invade Taiwan, when the Pentagon believes such an attack could happen, and how the West might respond. The backlash is intensifying over Paul Bernardo's prison transfer. How the Correctional Service of Canada is under growing pressure to put one of the country's most notorious murderers back into maximum security. Many Canadians are struggling to afford a home, and industry experts warn the need for affordable housing is quickly outpacing possible solutions. How one Guelph, Ont. startup is pushing an idea that can be found right in backyards. And Apple has unveiled Vision Pro, its much-anticipated headset which blends the virtual world into reality, for a hefty pricetag of about $5,000. Why there are doubts about how successful Apple's new device will be.

Military crews from across Canada, as well as firefighters from the U.S. and even Costa Rica are being dispatched to Nova Scotia to help extinguish the province's ferocious wildfires. The gruelling conditions, what's been aiding firefighters, and where new evacuations are being ordered. Jody Thomas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security and intelligence adviser, has made a frank admission before the House of Commons committee looking into allegations the Chinese government targeted Canadian MPs. Her testimony, and what she said needs to change. Ukraine's capital has again been pounded by a barrage of Russian missiles, with a child and two adults killed by falling debris. What happened just moments before the victims died. Pride Month has begun just days after Uganda passed some of the world's harshest anti-gay laws. What's considered a crime, the punishment, how members of Uganda's LGBTQ2 community are looking to flee, and why the new legislation will affect how some Ugandan refugee claims assessed in Canada. Plus, Mackenzie Gray has a Global News exclusive from HMCS Montréal, with a rare bird's eye view of a special mission involving one of the frigate's most valuable assets, and its unexpected discovery on the hunt for a sunken warship. And a journey to self-acceptance and embracing his family's history: how Japanese-Canadian artist Norman Takeuchi is exploring his dual heritage through a new exhibit.

An out-of-control wildfire in Tantallon, near Halifax, is growing and has forced thousands of people from their homes. The tearful moments some firefighters have experienced; what some evacuees have endured; Halifax Mayor Mike Savage's blunt message to people behaving carelessly during this crisis; what fuelled the early start to Canada's 2023 wildfire season, what could make western North America more vulnerable to fires, and the trends scientists have noticed over the past decade. An elevated platform at Fort Gibraltar, a popular historic site in Winnipeg, collapsed during a school field trip, sending 17 children and one adult to the hospital. What some students say they experienced, the condition of those taken to the hospital, and the panicked moments for parents. An investigation is underway after a disturbing video surfaced on social media, showing fireworks being set off inside a crowded public transit bus in Toronto. Plus, troubling trend: why more Canadian children have been getting the wrong dose of medications. And the ups and downs of life at sea: it can be tough for people serving in the Royal Canadian Navy not to get homesick. It's one reason why recruitment numbers are low. How some sailors cope, and what the navy is offering recruits with no strings attached.

Voters in Alberta are heading to the polls, where the UCP is looking to win its second consecutive majority, while the Alberta NDP is fighting to repeat its triumph from 2015. Why at least one political scientist believes a higher voter turnout could hurt the UCP, how the province's politics have become more dynamic after decades of predictable votes, and the right-wing group claiming it controls UCP Leader Danielle Smith. A wildfire burning out-of-control near Halifax has forced more than 16,000 people from their homes, and the situation is worsening due to dry weather and gusting winds. The race to contain the fire in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains area, and the financial support the government is offering evacuees. Calls are growing for David Johnston to step aside as special rapporteur investigating alleged foreign interference in Canada's democratic process. Why opposition parties want Johnston to resign, and how NDP MP Jenny Kwan says she's been targeted by Beijing. Plus, Uganda is being internationally condemned for its harsh, new anti-gay laws. The punishment LGBTQ2+ people, and the reaction from the international community.

The Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and meteorologists warn it's looking unusually unpredictable. The factors contributing to the uncertain forecast. As Alberta's energy industry looks to reduce emissions, the city of Cold Lake is emerging as Canada's first clean energy boom town. How it's potentially a prime location for exponential economic growth. Special rapporteur David Johnston is slated to testify before a parliamentary committee on June 6 to explain why he ruled out holding a public inquiry into alleged foreign interference in Canadian elections. The chorus of Canadians rejecting Johnston's decision. The surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is driving semiconductor company Nvidia towards a market value of $1 trillion USD, which would put it in an elite club with companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet. The growing demand for AI, why not everyone is thrilled about it, and how the technology is now being used in the war against superbugs. In 2011, Gert-Jan Oskam was left paralyzed from a devastating motorcycling accident. But electronic implants in the 40-year-old Dutch man's brain and spinal cord have changed all that. How the technology allowed him to walk again, and the hope it could potentially give more people some of the control and mobility they thought they had lost forever.

The incomparable and legendary Tina Turner, who demolished barriers in pop culture and had an indelible influence on music, has died at the age of 83. We look back at her extraordinary life, her powerful performances, and how she escaped an abusive relationship to become a solo superstar. Canada now has the highest level of household debt in the G7, with mortgages making up 75 per cent of owed money, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. How this makes Canada vulnerable to a global economic crisis, and the advice for homeowners struggling to pay the bills. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 U.S. presidential race, where he's expected to be former president Donald Trump's main challenger for the Republican nomination. How DeSantis has branded himself, why winning over voters may be tough, and the unusual way his campaign was launched. After special rapporteur David Johnston decided a public inquiry into alleged foreign interference in Canada's democratic process was not required, he offered the opposition leaders the chance to view the classified information he based his findings on. Why most of them are rejecting his offer. And home sweet home: as rain slows Alberta's wildfire activity, Fox Creek residents are being allowed to return home. Their emotional homecoming, and why not everyone is eager to go back.

Former governor general David Johnston has ruled that a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's democratic process is not required. What's behind the decision, his conclusions, what he's recommending instead of an inquiry, the reaction from the opposition, and the potential political fallout for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government. Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and UCP Leader Danielle Smith have distinctly different visions on how to make the economy prosper, and it's one of the sticking points in this election campaign. How the two parties differ on their economic platforms, and what's been driving business away from the province. Police in Longueuil, Que. have finally figured out who killed 16-year-old Sharron Prior, 48 years after the girl's body was found in a field. How the murder mystery was solved, who the killer is, and the sense of relief Prior's family is feeling. Cochlear implants gave Grayson Hall the gift of sound. But those expensive devices won't last forever for the little Ontario boy, and now his family is looking for help from the government. Their fight for affordable access and how coverage isn't equal across Canada. Plus, why certain travellers will have a faster time getting through security at some Canadian airports.

Widespread rain is finally bringing relief to Alberta communities ravaged by wildfires. The optimism among evacuees eager to return home, and the RCMP's warning about how some people are hindering firefighting efforts. The European Union has slapped Meta, Facebook's parent company, with a record $1.75 billion CAD fine for privacy violations. The concerns over what Meta does with data, the mammoth task the company is being ordered to carry out, and how it's responding. With alcohol consumption being increasingly linked to cancer and other serious health conditions, Ireland will soon become the world's first country to put health warning labels on booze products. What the labels are supposed to say, when the changes will take effect, and the reaction. Nearly 90 years after one of Canada's worst riots over race, a Toronto theatre collective is producing a play about this shameful chapter in history. How the group hoping to educate a new generation about the infamous Christie Pits Riot. Plus, how a frightening but fake photo of an explosion at the Pentagon made the rounds and caused the stock market to tumble.

Thousands of WestJet and Swoop flights could be grounded due to a potential strike among their pilots, with nearly 100 trips already cancelled. Where negotiations between the airline and the pilots' union stand, and what could happen if the walk-off occurs. Two weeks after the residents of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alberta left their homes due to a raging wildfire, Global News has now been given an up-close look inside this community. Neetu Garcha surveys the destruction, and looks at how people in other parts of the province are coping with the smoke. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has violated conflict of interest rules in relation to the criminal case of Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, the province's ethics commissioner has concluded. How the findings were announced just hours before Smith squared off a pivotal political leaders debate during the provincial election campaign. The St. Lawrence River, which spans Ontario, Quebec and the U.S., is seeing a spike in the number of migrants trying to illegally cross the border. Jeff Semple speaks with a woman convicted of human trafficking to find out why she did it, and how lucrative it can be. Plus, the funeral is held for Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller, the ninth Canadian officer to be killed in the line of duty within the past eight months. How he was remembered, and the seemingly increasing danger of policing in this country.