Global National: June 15, 2023 | Deadly Manitoba crash has "echoes" to Humboldt tragedy: RCMP

In tonight's top story: A collision between a semi-truck and a passenger on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Man., has killed at least 15 people. Skylar Peters reports from the scene about who the victims were, the grim prediction the death toll could rise, the investigation and the parallels being drawn to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.

At least 78 people are dead and hundreds more are missing off Greece's coast, after a migrant boat carrying up to 750 passengers capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Eric Sorensen reports on the fading hope in the search for survivors, the plight of those seeking a better life and why one critic says developed countries must assume more responsibility for the refugee crisis.

A Canadian man named Chadi Houranieh is being accused of being involved in Syria's brutal chemical weapons program, nearly 10 years since the Ghouta chemical attack, one of the deadliest uses of sarin gas. Jeff Semple spoke with Houranieh in a Global News exclusive to get his response to the claims.

Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is under growing pressure to reveal what he knew about serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison. David Akin reports on the timeline of the move and explains how conflicting information and unanswered questions are now emerging.

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has been shamed for lying to MPs over "Partygate," a string of parties held at his London residence and office during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a blistering report from the House of Commons Privileges Committee. Redmond Shannon explains how Johnson has a long history of playing it loose with the truth.

Plus, Canada’s worst-ever spring wildfire season is forcing the forestry industry to shutter sawmills, driving up lumber prices and setting production back for months just as housing construction has slowed due to higher costs and a tight labour market. Anne Gaviola has more on how the wildfires are impacting an industry already struggling to meet demand.

And, Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide and later inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda," was released from prison in March. He was convicted of terrorism in 2020 in a widely criticized trial. Mike Drolet speaks with Toronto filmmaker Wayne Abbott, who was given exclusive access to document Rusesabagina's release.

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