Mass shooting victims, families make desperate pleas to US Congress

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On this episode of Global National: People whose lives have been destroyed by mass shootings across America have made heartbreaking pleas to U.S. lawmakers, demanding action on the country's endless epidemic of gun violence. Jackson Proskow reports on the emotional testimonies, how politicians fighting for tighter gun controls are trying to take action and the rationale of those still opposing reform.

Millions of people have fled Ukraine due to Russia's invasion. Many have decided to make the journey to Canada. Jeff Semple followed some of them to hear how they left behind loved ones, their heartbreak for their homeland and their hopes for what lies ahead.

As Canada lags behind its commitment to bring in 40,000 Afghan refugees, the NDP is now accusing Ottawa of losing 2,900 files of Afghans who worked with the Canadian military. Abigail Bimman explains how the federal government is responding to the new accusations and on the grave struggles of one man still trapped in Afghanistan.

Plus, the Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a warning to travellers, as monkeypox continues to spread. Dan Spector looks at what they're being told and where cases are being reported.

Also, a car drove into a crowded sidewalk at a busy shopping district in Berlin, killing a teacher and injuring more than a dozen other people. Crystal Goomansingh explains what the driver asked one onlooker at the scene, and how this incident is similar to a December 2016 attack in the city.

And finally, despite qualifying for its first FIFA World Cup in decades, a string of controversies is now threatening the excitement around Canada's national men's soccer team. Eric Sorensen explains.