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Apr 24, 2026 β€” News Comic

Yesterday's 5 loudest stories, told as 4-panel comics

#1

Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Prison Sentence for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Alleged Pyongyang Drone Orders

Summary: Prosecutors have demanded a 30-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to escalate tensions with North Korea, as part of a broader case related to his declaration of martial law.

  1. A single drone quietly crosses the northern border, heading for Pyongyang.

    A single drone quietly crosses the northern border, heading for Pyongyang.

  2. Allegations surface: the flight was a secret order to escalate tensions.

    Allegations surface: the flight was a secret order to escalate tensions.

  3. Prosecutors demand a 30-year prison sentence for the former president.

    Prosecutors demand a 30-year prison sentence for the former president.

  4. The ripple effect of one droneβ€”a piece of a larger puzzle involving martial law.

    The ripple effect of one droneβ€”a piece of a larger puzzle involving martial law.

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#2

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Trump Orders Navy to "Shoot and Kill" Mine-Laying Boats

Summary: Amid escalating military tensions, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and destroy any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was extended for three weeks.

  1. Tension simmers over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global waterway.

    Tension simmers over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global waterway.

  2. Small, fast boats appear, cautiously placing objects into the water.

    Small, fast boats appear, cautiously placing objects into the water.

  3. The U.S. President orders the Navy to shoot and destroy any mine-laying boats.

    The U.S. President orders the Navy to shoot and destroy any mine-laying boats.

  4. A hair-trigger situation. One small spark could ignite a major conflict.

    A hair-trigger situation. One small spark could ignite a major conflict.

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#3

Arrest Warrant for BTS Producer Bang Si-hyuk Dismissed in Fraud Probe

Summary: Prosecutors rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS. He is currently under investigation for alleged investor fraud.

  1. The producer behind a global K-pop group comes under investigation for alleged fraud.

    The producer behind a global K-pop group comes under investigation for alleged fraud.

  2. Believing the charges to be serious, the police request a warrant for his arrest.

    Believing the charges to be serious, the police request a warrant for his arrest.

  3. However, prosecutors reject the warrant, citing 'room for legal dispute'.

    However, prosecutors reject the warrant, citing 'room for legal dispute'.

  4. Arrest is avoided for now, but the legal battles in the K-pop industry are set to continue.

    Arrest is avoided for now, but the legal battles in the K-pop industry are set to continue.

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#4

US Special Forces Soldier Charged with Using Inside Info on Maduro's Capture to Win $400,000 Bet

Summary: A U.S. Army special operations soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information to bet on the mission's success, allegedly making over $400,000.

  1. A US special forces soldier obtains classified mission information.

    A US special forces soldier obtains classified mission information.

  2. He secretly uses the insider info to place a bet on the mission's success.

    He secretly uses the insider info to place a bet on the mission's success.

  3. The result? A massive 'prize' of over $400,000 is won!

    The result? A massive 'prize' of over $400,000 is won!

  4. The insider bet ultimately ends in court. The danger when information turns into money.

    The insider bet ultimately ends in court. The danger when information turns into money.

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#5

Big Tech Workforce Cuts Amid AI Boom: Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 7% of Staff

Summary: As artificial intelligence reshapes the industry, Microsoft has offered voluntary buyouts to about 7% of its U.S. employees, signaling a major workforce shift in the tech sector to adapt to the AI era.

  1. As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries, big tech enters a new era.

    As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries, big tech enters a new era.

  2. Amidst growth and change, a global IT giant announces a plan to restructure.

    Amidst growth and change, a global IT giant announces a plan to restructure.

  3. A new option is presented to about 7% of its U.S. staff: a voluntary buyout.

    A new option is presented to about 7% of its U.S. staff: a voluntary buyout.

  4. The shadow of the AI revolution: progress in technology raises questions about human roles.

    The shadow of the AI revolution: progress in technology raises questions about human roles.

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Apr 24, 2026 Β· Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Prison Sentence for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Alleged Pyongyang Drone Orders Β· FIVE