Although our cartoonists draw about a wide range of issues, some subjects get a lot of ink. On this page, you can find the collections we have created about these subjects, grouping together some of our favorite cartoons that provide different perspectives and global coverage.
Coups in Africa
Out of the 486 attempted or successful military coups carried globally since 1950, Africa accounts for the largest number with 214, of which at least 106 have been successful.
Fukushima waste water
Japan has begun releasing treated radioactive water from its damaged Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean - 12 years after a nuclear meltdown. Is it safe?
The death of Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a failed mutiny against Vladimir Putin, was on a plane that crashed in western Russia, say aviation officials. Many assume the crash is a public execution by Vladimir Putin exacting his revenge on Prigozhin.
More indictments
It continues to rain indictments on Mr. Trump. How will it affect his chances to run for President in 2024?
Twitter becomes X
The Twitter bird is X’d by Elon Musk.
Extreme heat
Extreme heat in Europe, North America and China. Extreme weather resulting from a warming climate is unfortunately becoming the new normal, says the World Meteorological Organization.
Sweden joins NATO (and Ukraine has to wait)
Sweden will join Nato (after Erdogan stopped blocking its membership), but although Stoltenberg says Ukraine is closer to Nato than ever before, there is no timeline yet for Ukraine to become a NATO member.
Threads versus Twitter
Meta launched Threads, an app to rival Twitter.
Jenin
Twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier have been killed after two days of clashes between Palestinian fighters and Israeli troops in the Jenin refugee camp.
Chaos in France
France is plagued by violent protests after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian and Moroccan descent.
The Wagner mutiny
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, is to leave Russia for Belarus after calling off his troops' rebellion, but the insurrection is an unprecedented challenge to Putin’s rule and will likely have lasting repercussions.
The deadly Mediterranean
Thousands of people die each year crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life in Europe.
Trump in prison?
Trump becomes the first ex-US president to face criminal charges.