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Can South Korea turn the page with Yoon Suk Yeol in prison? Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in the first criminal case linked to his shock declaration of martial law. Many Koreans seem eager to put the crisis behind them. Torture, false arrests: Ukrainian women in Russian prisons Some 20,000 Ukrainian civilians are in Russian prisons and rights activists say more than 2,000 are female. Some of the women who have managed to get out jail are now speaking out about what they experienced there. India: Security, terrorism laws used to silence dissent Under India's controversial anti-terror law, UAPA, a suspect can spend years in jail without trial if the accusations against them seem true. Meanwhile Indian courts are also expanding the definition of terrorism. What the EU-Mercosur deal might mean for the environment The EU is set to sign a long-awaited trade deal with South America's trade bloc, Mercosur. It may offer unexplored opportunities, but critics say the environmental fallout is being sidelined. Serbia student protests: Vucic has reason to fear elections After more than a year of protests, Serbia's students have shifted their focus to preparing for a parliamentary election. President Aleksander Vucic, however, is waiting for a date that will benefit him the most. What's driving the changing face of Arctic geopolitics? Donald Trump has renewed global focus on Greenland and the Arctic. Who controls this polar region, and why are power, security and resources at stake? South Korea: Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstructing justice The former president has been found guilty of obstructing his arrest amid other charges. Yoon's lawyers have said he will appeal the decision. Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Carney after years of diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, as both countries move to rebuild ties amid US tariff pressures. US, Taiwan reach trade deal with lower tariffs A new deal calls for Taiwan's chip-making companies to invest and build in the United States. In return, Washington will lower the tariff on Taiwanese goods to 15% from a previous 20%. Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize Sidelined by Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visited Washington, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called for "diplomacy" with the US, and aims to attract more oil investment. Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown Protesters are putting their lives on the line in Iran as the state mounts a coordinated and brutal response to the unrest. As the death toll grows, hopes of outside help seem faint. Does Moldovan President Maia Sandu really want unification with Romania? Moldova's president Maia Sandu recently stated in a podcast that she would vote in favor of her country joining Romania in the event of a referendum. Her comments have caused outrage.