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South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years in prison
An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia
Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC

U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 5:52 AM UTC

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC

South Korean court extends prison sentence for wife of ousted president
In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny
Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday, weeks after military pilots drew scrutiny for hovering near the entertainer's home.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 7:56 AM UTC

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 7:38 AM UTC

Pompeii archaeologists use AI to reconstruct man killed in volcano's eruption
Archaeologists have used AI for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, offering a new way to understand one of history's most famous natural disasters.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC



