Global National: June 3, 2023 | Tensions escalate in South China Sea as warships nearly collide

In tonight's top story: An exclusive report from one of the most contentious waterways in the world – the South Shina Sea. Our Global News crew has been travelling with the Canadian Navy and earlier today witnessed first-hand the latest aggressive move by China – appearing to target a U.S. vessel, escalating tensions between these two global superpowers. The dangerous manoeuvre happened in the Taiwan Straight. A Global News camera caught a Chinese warship picking up speed before cutting in front and nearly colliding with the bridge wing of the U.S. destroyer. Mackenzie Gray is aboard the Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal, and he saw it unfold right in front of him.

Canada’s Defence Minister Anita Anand is in Singapore for a top security summit and today revealed that Canada would boost its military presence in the region. David Akin reports.

And finally, some relief. Rain is providing a helping hand for those fighting wildfires in Nova Scotia. And there’s even more good news for those in the Halifax area – the fire there is no longer deemed out of control. Mike Armstrong reports.

Opposition leaders are calling for special rapporteur David Johnston to resign after he ruled out holding a public inquiry into foreign interference. Johnston says he’s staying until his work is done and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his decision. But opposition leaders still say a public inquiry is needed to restore trust in the country's democratic institutions – a call that is backed up by NDP MP Jenny Kwan, who was recently informed the Chinese government is targeting her. "The West Block" host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Jenny Kwan to discuss the NDP’s next move and the consequences of government inaction.

In an age when technology can put anyone’s face on anyone’s body, there are growing calls for accountability from big tech companies and major pornography sites in non-consensual, intimate image sharing. Politicians say they’re taking action, but some younger people being targeted online say the problem is only getting worse. Neetu Garcha reports.

And California’s two-decade-long mega-drought combined with massive wildfires and record flooding has caused one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. to make a drastic decision. State Farm will no longer provide coverage to new homeowners in the state. As Jennifer Johnson reports, experts say this is becoming a disturbing new trend.

Plus, many people have a dream of climbing Mount Everest, but it’s an extremely risky challenge for those who try. Just last week, a Vancouver doctor died while descending his climb. But among the heartbreak, there is also heroism.

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