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The people of 28 April
8 people in 8 stories, 25 deaths recorded, 2026
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
The U.S. Senate blocks a resolution by Democrats that would force a vote to limit U.S president Donald Trump's powers in launching military action in Cuba.
Politics · 28 Apr
James Comey
American lawyer (born 1960)
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicts former FBI director James Comey on two counts for allegedly threatening president Donald Trump on social media. This is the second time Comey has been indicted by the DOJ after a previous indictment in 2025.
Crime & Justice · 28 Apr · with Donald Trump
Assimi Goita
Leader of Mali since 2021
Malian president and military leader Assimi Goïta meets with Russian ambassador to the nation, Igor Gromyko, marking the former's first public appearance since a rebel offensive began three days ago.
Conflict · 28 Apr · with Igor Gromyko
Iván Mordisco
Colombian guerrilla leader (born 1974)
Colombian police arrest José Vitonco, an alleged guerrilla leader linked to FARC dissident leader Iván Mordisco [es], in connection with a deadly highway bombing in Cauca Department.
Conflict · 28 Apr
David Morens
American physician and virologist
The U.S. justice department indicts David Morens, an ex-adviser to the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci, for allegedly concealing federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic related to the origin of COVID-19.
Crime & Justice · 28 Apr · with Anthony Fauci
Kim Keon Hee
First Lady of South Korea from 2022 to 2025
The Seoul High Court sentences former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison after convicting her of stock price manipulation and bribery, overturning her earlier acquittal on market-related charges.
Crime & Justice · 28 Apr
Gulnara Karimova
Uzbek diplomat and businesswoman (born 1972)
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court dismisses a corruption case against Gulnara Karimova, daughter of former Uzbek president Islam Karimov.
Crime & Justice · 28 Apr · with Islam Karimov
Giordano Vaccaro
Canadian gridiron football player (born 2003)
In Canadian football, the 70th edition of the CFL draft is held, with the Ottawa Redblacks selecting former Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with the first overall pick.
Sport · 28 Apr
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