Global National: June 1, 2023 | Nova Scotians hope troops, rainfall help amid wildfire terror

Military crews from across the nation, as well as firefighters from the U.S. and even Costa Rica are being dispatched to Nova Scotia to help combat the province's ferocious wildfires. Mike Armstrong reports on the gruelling conditions, what's been aiding firefighters, and where new evacuations are being ordered.

Meanwhile, meteorologist Anthony Farnell explains when the rain will dampen some of the flames.

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 that the Chinese government had targeted Canadian MPs. Eric Sorensen reports on 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. Crystal Goomansingh explains what happened just moments before the victims died.

Pride Month has begun, days after Uganda passed some of the world's harshest anti-gay laws. Redmond Shannon explains what is now considered a crime in the African country, the punishment, how members of Uganda's LGBTQ2 community are looking to flee, and how the new legislation means more Ugandan refugee claims will be 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.

Additionally, Touria Izri speaks with Japanese-Canadian artist Norman Takeuchi on how he’s exploring his dual heritage through a new exhibit and his journey to self-acceptance and embracing his family's history.

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