Graphic News Schedule (news) 28/01/2025 -------------------------------------------- Planned: Planned: GN36904 () View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/28/01/2025/pages/36904/Planned_ -------------------------------------------- ENTERTAINMENT: Charting Odysseus epic voyage (Graphic DUE Jul 3, 16:00GMT) July 17, 2026 -- ENTERTAINMENT: Charting Odysseus epic voyage (Graphic DUE Jul 3, 16:00GMT) GN48060 (163mm wide by mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/16/03/2026/pages/48060/ENTERTAINMENT_Charting_Odysseus_epic_voyage_(Graphic_DUE_Jul_3,_1600GMT) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Russia fuel crisis (Graphic DUE Jun 24, 11:00GMT) June 24, 2026 -- Sustained Ukrainian air strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and supply routes have sparked a fuel crisis in Russia and areas of Ukraine it occupies. Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure hit targets as ​far away as Siberia, more than 2,000km from the front line, undermining the availability of gasoline and diesel in Russia, the world's third-largest oil producer. The fuel ‌crisis has ⁠spread from Russia-annexed Crimea to areas in the centre and east and has also covered Siberian regions of Novosibirsk and Omsk, close to Kazakhstan's border. The Omsk region, about 2,500km from Moscow, is limiting fuel sales and the nearby Novosibirsk region is preparing to do the same, local governors said on Telegram. CONFLICT: Russia fuel crisis (Graphic DUE Jun 24, 11:00GMT) GN48162 (107mm by mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com//pages/48162/CONFLICT_Russia_fuel_crisis_(Graphic_DUE_Jun_24,_1100GMT) -------------------------------------------- Available: Available: GN37736 () View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com//pages/37736/Available_ -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: Latin America rightward shift (Graphic) June 23, 2026 -- The shift to the right in Colombia’s presidential election places the country at the forefront of a trend that has gathered pace across much of Latin America, driven in large part by concerns about security. Abelardo de la Espriella, a populist candidate known as "The Tiger", reportedly won the second round of the presidential election on 21 June. His victory follows recent right-wing electoral successes in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Bolivia and Ecuador. Analysts say concerns about security have been a major factor driving support for conservative candidates across the region. Many of these leaders have campaigned on promises of lower taxes, smaller government and fewer restrictions on mining and fossil fuel industries. However, several have also faced economic challenges, including budget deficits and public protests over spending cuts. The shift comes as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. influence in the region through tougher anti-drug policies and new security initiatives with allied governments. POLITICS: Latin America rightward shift (Graphic) GN48160 Graphic shows the countries that have recently held elections resulting in a shift of the political spectrum to the right in Latin America. (107mm wide by 166mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/22/06/2026/pages/48160/POLITICS_Latin_America_rightward_shift_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENT: Heat stress days longer and more frequent (Graphic) June 23, 2026 -- Heat stress days combined with tropical nights are the leading cause of weather-related mortality, and in the last 50 years their annual frequency and duration has increased by up to 50 additional days in some regions. Heat stress days combined with tropical nights are the leading cause of weather-related mortality, and as global warming intensifies, heatwaves are becoming longer and more frequent, exarcebating cardiovascular, respiratory and other diseases, and increasing the risk of heat-related illness and death. Events combining consecutive heat stress days and tropical nights have become more frequent and prolonged on every continent, with the most dramatic changes in Europe and north Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Heat stress is measured by the Universal Thermal Climate Index – which incorporates temperature, humidity, wind, radiation and human body response to heat – and this perceived temperature increases faster than air temperature. ENVIRONMENT: Heat stress days longer and more frequent (Graphic) GN48161 Graphic shows location and duration of heat stress days (107mm wide by 153mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/23/06/2026/pages/48161/ENVIRONMENT_Heat_stress_days_longer_and_more_frequent_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Russian troops threaten Kostiantynivka (Graphic) June 23, 2026 -- Russian troops have infiltrated the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, a strategically important location seen as a gateway to the rest of the Donbas region. The entire city is now effectively in a “grey zone”, no longer controlled by anyone, Ukrainian soldiers have told the BBC. If Kostiantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine’s last remaining strongholds in the east, the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, and move closer to seizing Donbas completely, one of the Kremlin’s key objectives in this war. CONFLICT: Russian troops threaten Kostiantynivka (Graphic) GN48151 Graphic shows areas of control in eastern Ukraine. (107mm by 152mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/23/06/2026/pages/48151/CONFLICT_Russian_troops_threaten_Kostiantynivka_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- ENTERTAINMENT: Toy Story 5 is a runaway smash (Graphic) June 22, 2026 -- A fifth instalment in Pixar’s hugely successful “Toy Story” franchise has debuted in the U.S. with an impressive $160 million opening weekend – trouncing previous openings in the series. “Toy Story 5” opened with $160 million at the domestic box office, setting a new franchise record and delivering the biggest opening weekend of the year. Thirty-one years after the original film, it comfortably surpassed the previous record of $120 million set by “Toy Story 4” in 2019. The film also earned $152 million internationally, giving it a global opening total of $312 million. Before the release of “Toy Story 5”, the franchise had already generated more than $3 billion at the box office, alongside billions more in merchandise sales for Disney. ENTERTAINMENT: Toy Story 5 is a runaway smash (Graphic) GN48149 Graphic charts box office opening weekend revenue for the Toy Story movie franchise. (107mm by 133mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/22/06/2026/pages/48149/ENTERTAINMENT_Toy_Story_5_is_a_runaway_smash_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: Ten years of UK prime ministerial resignations (Graphic) June 22, 2026 -- Keir Starmer is to step down as British prime minister, extending a decade of political turmoil that has seen six UK leaders depart since the country voted to leave the European Union in 2016. Starmer said he would resign as Labour leader after weeks of mounting pressure from within his party, following poor poll ratings, electoral setbacks and growing unrest among Labour MPs. He will remain prime minister until a successor is chosen. Since David Cameron quit after losing the Brexit referendum in 2016, Britain has been led by Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Starmer, with a seventh prime minister now set to take office. Attention has already turned to Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor and newly elected Labour MP, who is widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed Starmer. Starmer said he would ask Labour's National Executive Committee to open leadership nominations on July 9, with the process beginning before Parliament's summer recess and a new leader expected before MPs return in September. POLITICS: Ten years of UK prime ministerial resignations (Graphic) GN48146 Graphic shows a timeline of the six UK prime ministers since Brexit. (107mm wide by 156mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/22/06/2026/pages/48146/POLITICS_Ten_years_of_UK_prime_ministerial_resignations_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CLIMATE: Europe facing prolonged heat dome (Graphic) June 22, 2026 -- A “heat dome” developing over western and central Europe could engulf the continent in a long-lasting heatwave, triggering red alerts in France, Spain, Italy and the UK as June temperatures break historical records High pressure over the Sahara Desert – a so-called African anti-cyclone – is forcing hot air north, where it is trapped by a northward loop in the jet stream, allowing heat to build up. Climate change has heated Europe nearly twice as fast as the global average, and the presence of a heat dome - a warm, dry air mass hanging over western and central Europe - has coincided with high levels of intense solar radiation that have driven temperatures even higher. CLIMATE: Europe facing prolonged heat dome (Graphic) GN48150 Graphic shows how heat domes form with safe temperature and humidity chart. (107mm wide by 165mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/22/06/2026/pages/48150/CLIMATE_Europe_facing_prolonged_heat_dome_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: Colombia presidential election result (Graphic) June 22, 2026 -- Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday’s presidential election, according to an initial ballot count. De la Espriella, who was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has pledged a military crackdown on illegal armed groups, drug trafficking and crime. He appeared to defeat left-wing Iván Cepeda, a close ally of outgoing president Gustavo Petro. With over 99% of votes counted, de la Espriella had won nearly 49.7% of the vote, while Cepeda won 48.7%, according to an initial count of the runoff election, the BBC said. POLITICS: Colombia presidential election result (Graphic) GN48145 Graphic shows result of Colombia’s presidential election. (107mm by 82mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/22/06/2026/pages/48145/POLITICS_Colombia_presidential_election_result_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- TRUMP 2.0: Trump’s Reflecting Pool woes (Graphic) June 19, 2026 -- The ​paint on Washington DC’s newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has begun peeling away from the bottom mere days after President Trump announced the costly job’s completion. Days after an algae bloom turned the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green, the newly applied “American flag blue” coating is already peeling off. The pool, refurbished with dark blue paint and new anti-algae technology, was meant to solve long-running algae problems. Instead, the algae quickly returned and parts of the sealant are now bubbling and flaking off. Originally projected by Donald Trump to cost $1.5 million and be finished for Fourth of July celebrations, the project has already cost $14.7 million, with repairs expected to push the total even higher. TRUMP 2.0: Trump’s Reflecting Pool woes (Graphic) GN48144 Graphic shows what's gone wrong with the Washington DC Reflecting Pool. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/19/06/2026/pages/48144/TRUMP_2.0_Trump’s_Reflecting_Pool_woes_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: Cost of Brexit to UK economy (Graphic) June 19, 2026 -- Brexit was a trade-off – between domestic control over migration, regulation and trade versus business with the UK’s largest trading partner – but economic analysis shows it has undoubtedly made Britain poorer. While the Covid pandemic and war in Ukraine undoubtedly affected the economy adversely, prices, wages, employment, domestic and foreign investment, output, productivity and trade have all been hit by the effects of Brexit. According to Bank of England data the UK economy a Stanford analysis found that UK GDP was 6% lower due to Brexit, compared to the position had the UK remained in the EU. Other studies have put the figure at between 2% and 8%. A UK Office of Budget Responsibility study found that the post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) trade deal between the EU and UK will leave productivity 4% lower, while exports and imports are both up to 15% lower. POLITICS: Cost of Brexit to UK economy (Graphic) GN48143 Graphic shows the costs to the UK economy of leaving the European Union (107mm wide by 163mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/19/06/2026/pages/48143/POLITICS_Cost_of_Brexit_to_UK_economy_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- AVIATION: World’s longest flight set to take off (Graphic) June 18, 2026 -- Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest non-stop flights from Sydney to London next year, with a modified Airbus jet capable of flying for up to 22 hours with 238 passengers on board. The Australian airline has unveiled the first of its specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, which will begin operating the 17,015-kilometre route from October 2027. The flights will carry 238 passengers in a four-class cabin, including first class suites, business class, premium economy and economy seats. The aircraft has been designed for ultra-long-haul travel, with features aimed at reducing passenger fatigue. These include a wellness zone for stretching, specially timed meals and lighting that mimics sunrise and sunset to help reduce jet lag. The new service will surpass the current record holder, Singapore Airlines' non-stop route between Singapore and New York, which covers 15,349 kilometres in under 19 hours. The project represents a major investment for Qantas, which expects the new routes to boost annual earnings. After launching Sydney-London, the airline plans to introduce a direct Sydney-New York service. AVIATION: World’s longest flight set to take off (Graphic) GN48140 Graphic shows details of Qantas’ “Project Sunrise”. (107mm wide by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/19/06/2026/pages/48140/AVIATION_World’s_longest_flight_set_to_take_off_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- ENERGY: Oil tumbles as Strait of Hormuz reopens (Graphic) June 18, 2026 -- Oil prices continue to slide after U.S. President Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim deal to end hostilities and negotiate a lasting peace. Oil prices continue to decline after U.S. President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim agreement aimed at ending hostilities and paving the way for a lasting peace settlement. The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period during which Iran will permit toll-free transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil and gas shipping route. Under the agreement, traffic through the strait is expected to return to full capacity within 30 days. The preliminary deal leaves several contentious issues unresolved, including Iran's nuclear programme, and commits the U.S. and its allies to developing a $300 billion financing plan to support Iran's economic recovery. ENERGY: Oil tumbles as Strait of Hormuz reopens (Graphic) GN48141 Graphic charts the Brent Crude oil price. (107mm by 95mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/18/06/2026/pages/48141/ENERGY_Oil_tumbles_as_Strait_of_Hormuz_reopens_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- BUSINESS: Thailand proposes Land Bridge to bypass Malacca congestion (Graphic) June 18, 2026 -- Spurred on by the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, Thailand plans to build a $30 billion land corridor to offer a faster, cheaper route for goods travelling through the congested Strait of Malacca. The “Land Bridge” proposal comprises two new deep water ports at Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand, and Ranong on the western Andaman Sea coast, with a 90km standard gauge railway running from one side of the peninsula to the other. Around 80% of container traffic at the major ports on the Strait of Malacca is transferred between vessels, for shipping on. The Thai proposal seeks to take a slice of that, offering up to 14 days faster transit, with cost savings of as much as 30%. The Land Bridge has a projected annual capacity of 20 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent, the standard size of a shipping container, compared to 45 million for the Port of Singapore, 15 million for Port Klang and 14 million for Port Tanjung Pelapas, both in Malaysia. BUSINESS: Thailand proposes Land Bridge to bypass Malacca congestion (Graphic) GN48139 Graphic shows proposed land corridor and estimated volumes of goods transiting the region. (107mm wide by 140mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/18/06/2026/pages/48139/BUSINESS_Thailand_proposes_Land_Bridge_to_bypass_Malacca_congestion_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Iran war interim peace deal signed (Graphic) June 18, 2026 -- Iran is to be allowed to restart oil exports, and will be given access to hundreds of billions of dollars for reconstruction and economic advancement, under an interim peace deal signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran. Iran will be allowed to resume oil exports and access a $300 billion development fund under a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran on June 17. The signing immediately allows Iran to export oil once more and opens the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, although this may be initially limited pending mine clearing work which must be carried out. In return for the U.S. lifting sanctions and ending hostilities, Iran would keep its pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons The two sides now have 60 days to flesh out a more detailed peace accord aimed at ending the conflict and imposing strict limits on Iran’s civilian nuclear programme. CONFLICT: Iran war interim peace deal signed (Graphic) GN48138 Graphic shows details from the memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran. (107mm by 174mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/18/06/2026/pages/48138/CONFLICT_Iran_war_interim_peace_deal_signed_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon (Graphic) June 17, 2026 -- Israeli forces have carried out fresh strikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire and a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities across the region. Israeli jets struck the Nabatieh area and the outskirts of neighbouring Kfar Tebnit, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported. The text of the U.S.-Iran agreement has not been made public, but Pakistan, which acted as a mediator, said it envisages an immediate halt to military operations “on all fronts, including Lebanon”. Lebanon has endured the deadliest spillover from the wider regional war triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago. According to figures covering the period from March 2 to June 14, released on the day the agreement was announced, at least 3,783 people were killed and 11,699 wounded in Lebanon. CONFLICT: Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon (Graphic) GN48135 Graphic shows cost of Israel-Hezbollah war on Lebanon. (107mm wide by mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/17/06/2026/pages/48135/CONFLICT_Israel_launches_fresh_strikes_on_Lebanon_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz (Graphic) June 17, 2026 -- Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the strategic waterway. The operation by conventional minesweepers and state-of-the-art underwater drones could continue for 40 to 50 days before many insurance, shipping or oil companies are confident enough to sail through, according to assessments from five Western maritime security sources. That could potentially hold up tens of millions of barrels of oil, in addition to the oil supply from the Gulf already blocked since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, according to estimates based on pre-war flows. It is unclear how many mines Iran may have laid in the strait, which handled 20% of the world’s daily supply of oil and liquefied natural gas before the war. Iran, which has sought to assert its control over the waterway during the war, has threatened to deploy naval mines, without commenting on whether its forces have planted them, Reuters said. CONFLICT: Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz (Graphic) GN48130 Graphic shows types of naval mines and mine clearance methods. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com//pages/48130/CONFLICT_Iranian_mines_in_Strait_of_Hormuz_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- MEDIA: Trust in news hits record low (Graphic) June 16, 2026 -- Anxiety, disengagement and cynicism are leading audiences to distrust news reporting in record numbers, with a new survey finding that almost two thirds of people now feel this way. Global trust in the news has dropped to a record low of 37%, according to a new report from Reuters Institute. Many people now get their news from social media and video platforms, despite trust in social media news being only 22%. Use of AI chatbots for news is rising, especially among younger people, but trust in those is even lower at 20%. Data points to audience anxiety, disengagement and cynicism but finds that impartial, reliable journalism is still valued. The findings come from a survey of almost 100,000 people across 48 countries. MEDIA: Trust in news hits record low (Graphic) GN48132 Graphic charts the decline in trust in news since 2025. (107mm by 210mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/16/06/2026/pages/48132/MEDIA_Trust_in_news_hits_record_low_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CLIMATE: Hazards threaten 1.1 billion children (Graphic) June 16, 2026 -- Nearly half of the world’s children – around 1.1 billion – are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards, while almost every child faces at least one, according to a new UNICEF report. Children are particularly vulnerable to climate change because their bodies are more sensitive to its effects. UNICEF assessed exposure to eight climate hazards, including extreme heat, heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires, tropical storms, and sand and dust storms. The Sahel region in Africa is among the hardest-hit areas, with more than 4 million children exposed simultaneously to heatwaves, extreme heat, and sand and dust storms. In Asia, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan are particularly affected. The report found that climate risks are not limited to poorer countries. In Italy, for example, more than 6 million children are exposed to prolonged heatwaves and drought. UNICEF said a new climate risk atlas included in the report could help governments identify vulnerable areas and invest more effectively in essential services. Executive Director Catherine Russell said the tool would support better planning for the growing impacts of climate change on children. CLIMATE: Hazards threaten 1.1 billion children (Graphic) GN48131 Graphic shows children's exposure to multiple climate hazards and a map of countries where children are exposed to multiple hazards. (107mm wide by 165mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/16/06/2026/pages/48131/CLIMATE_Hazards_threaten_1.1_billion_children_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: Évian G7 summit agenda (Graphic) June 15-17, 2026 -- The Group of Seven wealthy nations gather in France’s lakeside resort of Évian-les-Bains with the wars in Ukraine and Iran, global economic tensions and the rise of AI topping the agenda. On Iran, leaders are expected to discuss details of a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at ending the war. They will also consider backing a military mission led by Britain and France to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Any such operation would require approval from Tehran. Ukraine is also expected to feature prominently in discussions. European G7 members, which now bear much of the financial and military burden of supporting Kyiv, are seeking to demonstrate that Ukraine’s position has strengthened and to forge a common approach to any future negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As holder of the G7 presidency, France is using the summit to draw attention to growing global economic imbalances. Officials point to China’s record $735 billion current-account surplus, persistent U.S. deficits and weak investment in Europe as factors fuelling trade tensions and increasing risks to the global economy. Artificial intelligence will also be a major focus. Around a dozen technology executives, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Google’s Demis Hassabis and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, have been invited to discuss the opportunities and risks posed by rapidly advancing AI technologies. POLITICS: Évian G7 summit agenda (Graphic) GN48128 Graphic shows key issues expected to top the agenda at the G7 summit in France. (107mm wide by 150mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/15/06/2026/pages/48128/POLITICS_Évian_G7_summit_agenda_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Interim deal to end U.S.-Iran war (Graphic) June 15, 2026 -- The United States and Iran say they reached an agreement to end their conflict, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying the Strait of Hormuz would also reopen. The breakthrough framework, mediated by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marks the most significant diplomatic turn since the conflict erupted in February following joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran. A formal memorandum of understanding is set to be signed in Switzerland this Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the truce on Sunday evening, writing on social media that the deal was “now complete.” According to statements from the mediator and Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the pact mandates an immediate, permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for global energy shipping, will be lifted on Friday, alongside the termination of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. The agreement establishes a 60-day ceasefire period, during which negotiators will attempt to hammer out a more comprehensive treaty. Crucial, highly contentious issues have been deferred to these upcoming sessions, including the eventual dismantling or dilution of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and the details of international sanctions relief, Reuters said. CONFLICT: Interim deal to end U.S.-Iran war (Graphic) GN48127 Graphic shows details of preliminary agreement between U.S. and Iran. (107mm by 140mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/15/06/2026/pages/48127/CONFLICT_Interim_deal_to_end_U.S.-Iran_war_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- ENTERTAINMENT: Spielberg opening weekends ranked (Graphic) June 15, 2026 -- Steven Spielberg’s new alien conspiracy thriller “Disclosure Day” has brought in $44 million dollars in its opening U.S. weekend ($93m globally), which is about a third more than had been previously estimated. Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller “Disclosure Day” topped the U.S. box office with a $44 million opening weekend earned from 3,824 theatres – exceeding forecasts of $35 million. While the debut beat estimates, the $115 million production and $80 million marketing campaign mean the film requires roughly $300 million in global revenue to achieve profitability. ENTERTAINMENT: Spielberg opening weekends ranked (Graphic) GN48129 Graphic charts available data on Spielberg opening weekend movie earnings. (107mm by 182mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/15/06/2026/pages/48129/ENTERTAINMENT_Spielberg_opening_weekends_ranked_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: National Mall tarnished by “8647” protest (Graphic) June 12, 2026 -- Numerals seemingly depicting an anti-Trump phrase have been photographed on Washington DC’s National Mall, in an apparent act of vandalism ahead of President Trump’s birthday. The U.S. Department of the Interior says it is investigating what appears to be a large “8647” inscription etched into the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, DC. A press photographer positioned atop the Washington Monument captured images of the markings in the grass shortly before authorities arrived at the scene. The numbers 8, 6, 4 and 7 can be seen, although some are more clearly defined than others. The term “8647” has been adopted by some opponents of President Donald Trump as a slogan of protest against his administration. While “86” is commonly used in the hospitality industry to mean “get rid of” or “remove”, the term has also, in some contexts, been interpreted as meaning “to kill”. The “47” is widely understood as a reference to Trump’s status as the 47th president of the United States. Former FBI Director James Comey is currently facing criminal charges in connection with an alleged “8647” post on Instagram. POLITICS: National Mall tarnished by “8647” protest (Graphic) GN48123 Graphic shows where the “8647” protest markings are in Washington DC. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/12/06/2026/pages/48123/POLITICS_National_Mall_tarnished_by_“8647”_protest_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- BUSINESS: SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO (Graphic) June 12, 2026 -- SpaceX has raised $75bn in a record-breaking initial public offering, propelling Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI group into the top tier of publicly traded U.S. companies. The IPO raised a record $75 billion on ​the sale of 555.56 million shares, valuing the space, satellite and AI provider at $1.77 trillion, a record for an initial offering. The deal propels Elon Musk’s space, satellite and AI company into the top tier of U.S. publicly traded firms, ranking it seventh by market value at launch and ahead of Tesla. Despite its massive valuation, SpaceX reported losses last year and remains far behind other mega-cap tech companies in revenue. The Nasdaq listing is being closely watched as a potential benchmark for other high-value private companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, which are also preparing for possible public offerings. At this valuation, Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. BUSINESS: SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO (Graphic) GN48122 Graphic shows the largest IPOs in history and the ten most valuable companies. (107mm wide by 158mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/12/06/2026/pages/48122/BUSINESS_SpaceX_raises_$75bn_in_world’s_biggest_IPO_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- UN: One person in 70 is forcibly displaced (Graphic) June 11, 2026 -- The number of people displaced by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, yet 117.8 million people remain displaced globally – one in 70 people worldwide. The displaced population includes 68.6 million people uprooted within their own countries, 28.5 million refugees under UNHCR's mandate, 9 million asylum seekers awaiting decisions on their claims, 7.2 million people in need of international protection, and 6 million Palestinian refugees under the mandate of UNRWA. The report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) found that 14.7 million refugees and internally displaced people returned home in 2025, up 50% from the previous year and the second-highest annual total since records began in 1965. Most returns were to six countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Myanmar. However, new conflicts have continued to drive displacement. UNHCR said the crisis in the Middle East has already affected global displacement trends in 2026, with around 3.2 million people temporarily displaced in Iran following U.S.-Israeli strikes in late February and about one million displaced in Lebanon since the start of the war in March. UN: One person in 70 is forcibly displaced (Graphic) GN48117 Graphic shows the number of people forcibly displaced in 2025 and the number of people who returned. (107mm wide by 136mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/11/06/2026/pages/48117/UN_One_person_in_70_is_forcibly_displaced_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: European faith in U.S. alliance slumps (Graphic) June 10, 2026 -- European confidence in the U.S. security guarantee has fallen to a record low, a poll suggests, with majorities in all 15 countries doubting America would come to their aid if they were attacked. The poll, released by the European Council on Foreign Relations ahead of upcoming G7 and NATO summits, points to growing scepticism about America’s commitment to European security and the transatlantic alliance. The shift follows a series of moves by President Trump that have unsettled many European allies, including threats to annex Greenland, strikes on Iran that left Europe grappling with the fallout, pressure on Kyiv without securing a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, questions over America's commitment to NATO, and plans to reduce the U.S. military presence in Europe. Against that backdrop, it is perhaps unsurprising that majorities in every country surveyed said they do not believe the United States would come to their defence if they were attacked. POLITICS: European faith in U.S. alliance slumps (Graphic) GN48114 Graphic charts the results of a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) conducted in May 2026. (107mm wide by 164mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/10/06/2026/pages/48114/POLITICS_European_faith_in_U.S._alliance_slumps_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- HEALTH: Ebola caseload rises in DR Congo (Graphic) June 10, 2026 -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 600, amid warnings that the outbreak could become the largest on record. The epicentre is in DRC’s Ituri province, which accounts for 94% of confirmed cases, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). At least 115 are confirmed dead, with a further 19 cases and 2 deaths in neighbouring Uganda. The WHO declared the outbreak an international health emergency on May 17 after cases were detected in both the DRC and Uganda. Ten other nearby countries are considered at risk by the African Union’s primary public health agency, while the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Friday that the outbreak could spread to be similar in scale to the worst in history. Ebola killed 11,000 people in West Africa between 2014 and 2016. However, unlike that outbreak, the current crisis is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus which has no approved treatment or vaccines, though three candidate vaccines are under development. HEALTH: Ebola caseload rises in DR Congo (Graphic) GN48108 Graphic shows details of Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/10/06/2026/pages/48108/HEALTH_Ebola_caseload_rises_in_DR_Congo_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: U.S. and Iran trade biggest blows since truce (Graphic) June 10, 2026 -- Iran says it has launched attacks on U.S. bases across the region in retaliation for American strikes after the downing of an Apache helicopter, in one of the biggest flare-ups since the April ceasefire. The latest exchange has cast fresh doubt over efforts to secure a lasting settlement to the conflict, which erupted on February 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated attacks against Iran. The Iranian strikes, which included attacks in ‌Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, came after the U.S. military said it had targeted Iranian air defence, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites near the strait in response to what U.S. President Donald Trump said was the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter on June 9. President Donald Trump has continued to insist that Washington and Tehran remain close to reaching an agreement. However, despite the ceasefire that came into effect in April, there has been little visible progress towards a broader deal, with renewed violence raising concerns that tensions could spiral further. CONFLICT: U.S. and Iran trade biggest blows since truce (Graphic) GN48113 Graphic shows details of strikes by U.S. and Iran. (107mm wide by 133mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/10/06/2026/pages/48113/CONFLICT_U.S._and_Iran_trade_biggest_blows_since_truce_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: U.S. aircraft losses in Iran war (Graphic) June 9, 2026 -- The crash of an Apache helicopter is the latest in a series of U.S. military aircraft losses since the start of the Iran war earlier this year. A U.S. military helicopter has gone down off the coast of Oman, with both crew members rescued by an unmanned surface vessel, U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM said the Boeing AH-64 Apache was conducting patrol operations in regional waters when the incident occurred. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The incident comes amid an ongoing conflict in which Iran has reportedly downed around 30 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, alongside the loss of several U.S. fighter jets to both hostile action and friendly fire since fighting began on February 28. If confirmed, the loss would mark the first reported Apache helicopter destroyed in the conflict. CONFLICT: U.S. aircraft losses in Iran war (Graphic) GN48110 Graphic shows U.S. aircraft losses in Iran war and unit costs. (107mm wide by 165mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/09/06/2026/pages/48110/CONFLICT_U.S._aircraft_losses_in_Iran_war_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Europe sets conditions for Ukraine peace (Graphic) June 9, 2026 -- Ukraine and its key European partners – the UK, France and Germany – have set out five conditions for reaching a “just and lasting” deal to end the war with Russia. In a joint statement after talks in London on Sunday, Volodymyr Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they would “stand firmly with Ukraine”. The five conditions include a stop to the fighting, starting negotiations from the current position in the field as well as “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine. The leaders reiterated the need for the U.S. to be part of the process at a time when President Donald Trump’s focus has shifted to the war with Iran. Back in December, the U.S. pushed Russia and Ukraine to sign up quickly to a plan to end the war, which began with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision in February 2022 to launch a full-scale invasion of its neighbour. The warring sides have recently intensified attacks against each other, with Russia using missiles and drones to attack Ukrainian cities – and Ukraine displaying increased abilities to reach deep into Russian territory with new technology, the BBC said. CONFLICT: Europe sets conditions for Ukraine peace (Graphic) GN48104 Graphic shows conditions for peace and Russian territorial gains in Ukraine. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/09/06/2026/pages/48104/CONFLICT_Europe_sets_conditions_for_Ukraine_peace_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- SOCCER: FIFA World Cup 2026 security (Graphic) June 11 - July 19, 2026 -- The largest sporting event ever staged arrives at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension and growing fears of AI-fuelled disruptions, presenting security planners with an unprecedented challenge. Around 7 million visitors are expected in the U.S. alone, with matches treated as Super Bowl-level security events and coordinated through federal, state and local agencies. Host cities have been allocated $625 million in federal funding, plus $250 million for counter-drone measures. Security plans include bans on unauthorised drones near stadiums and fan zones, with specialised police units tasked with detecting and disabling threats. FBI-led command centres in each host city will coordinate real-time responses to security incidents and suspected AI-generated misinformation. The International Police Cooperation Center in Washington DC will link law enforcement agencies across participating countries to share intelligence. In Mexico, around 100,000 security personnel will be deployed across three host cities under Plan Kukulcán, supported by military, police and specialist units including anti-drone teams and robot dog patrols. Authorities say no immigration raids are planned at matches, though action may be taken against individuals suspected of criminal activity. SOCCER: FIFA World Cup 2026 security (Graphic) GN48063 Graphic shows security measures at the FIFA World Cup 2026. (163mm wide by 199mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/08/06/2026/pages/48063/SOCCER_FIFA_World_Cup_2026_security_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- POLITICS: A new referendum would flip Brexit (Graphic) June 8, 2026 -- On the cusp of the tenth anniversary of Brexit, a new Ipsos poll shows that were the referendum to be held today, the outcome would be a reversal of the narrow 52% victory won by leave voters. A new poll suggests Brexit sentiment has reversed since 2016. According to an Ipsos survey of more than 1,000 UK adults, 52% of Britons now support rejoining the European Union, while only 33% would vote to remain outside it. In 2016, 52% of voters elected to leave the EU. Nearly half support holding another referendum, though views differ on when it should occur – before or after the next general election. Support for rejoining is strongest among younger voters, while older voters remain more opposed. POLITICS: A new referendum would flip Brexit (Graphic) GN48103 Graphic charts poll that finds respondents would vote to stay in EU if Brexit-style referendum were held today. (107mm by 146mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/08/06/2026/pages/48103/POLITICS_A_new_referendum_would_flip_Brexit_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- CONFLICT: Israel and Iran trade strikes (Graphic) June 8, 2026 -- Israel and Iran have exchanged fire in retaliatory strikes, putting their already fragile truce in serious jeopardy and threatening to reignite full-scale regional war. Israel said on Monday it hit a petrochemical plant in Iran’s southwest, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. In the first hit on an energy site inside Iran since the April 8 ceasefire, Israel said it struck targets at the Mahshahr petrochemical complex, while a provincial official told Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency parts of the plant were damaged. Hours earlier, Trump said new strikes by Israel and Iran would not affect his administration’s peace talks with Tehran, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots.” Trump has leaned on Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon to allow room for a deal to end the wider war with Iran, including rebuking Netanyahu with obscenities in a phone call last week. However, earlier on Sunday Israel launched strikes in the Beirut area for the first time since the U.S. announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week. Iran fired salvos of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation, putting U.S.-Iran peace talks at risk. But Trump insisted that an agreement to end the wider war remained well within reach, Reuters said. CONFLICT: Israel and Iran trade strikes (Graphic) GN48102 Graphic shows details of strikes by Israel and Iran. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/08/06/2026/pages/48102/CONFLICT_Israel_and_Iran_trade_strikes_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- U.S.: America’s 250th birthday centres on Trump (Graphic) July 4, 2026 -- Historians and political leaders warn President Donald Trump is using the U.S. semiquincentennial to turn national celebrations into a showcase for himself. While Congress created the America250 commission a decade ago to oversee official events, a Trump-backed group called Freedom 250 is now organising its own privately funded celebrations. One of the biggest events will be the American State Fair, scheduled from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The fair will feature all 50 states and six U.S. territories, and Trump is expected to open the event. Several planned concerts were cancelled after artists withdrew because of the fair's links to Freedom 250. Trump has said he will instead hold a "Rally to end all Rallies," describing himself as "the number one attraction anywhere in the world". Another major event is a UFC fight card scheduled for June 14, Trump's 80th birthday, in a 4,500-seat arena built on the White House South Lawn. Trump has suggested the structure could remain in place permanently. On July 4, a Freedom 250 fireworks display is set to replace Washington's traditional show. Organisers say it will feature 860,000 fireworks, compared with about 10,000 in a typical year. Trump has called it the world's largest fireworks display. Trump's image is also set to appear on a commemorative gold coin marking the 250th anniversary, on commemorative passports and, if approved, on a special $250 banknote. U.S.: America’s 250th birthday centres on Trump (Graphic) GN48099 Graphic shows key events planned to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. (107mm wide by 178mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/05/06/2026/pages/48099/U.S._America’s_250th_birthday_centres_on_Trump_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENT: Trump ditches vital ocean monitoring system (Graphic) June 4, 2026 -- The Trump administration is scrapping a $368m ocean monitoring network, alarming scientists as record sea temperatures, a looming “super” El Niño and threats to ocean currents intensify. The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), run by the National Science Foundation, is a network of about 900 sensors, moorings and underwater gliders deployed across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans since 2016. It provides continuous real-time data used to track ocean health, climate trends and marine ecosystems. Under the planned “descope,” four of the five operating OOI arrays would be dismantled, with removal of the instruments expected to take up to 15 months. Scientists warn this would erase a decade of continuous ocean observations, making it harder to detect changes linked to extreme weather, fisheries and coastal impacts. The decision comes as the administration rolls back climate protections and reduces funding for climate science, while also promoting deep-sea mining for critical minerals. Researchers have described the observatory as “irreplaceable”, warning its loss would leave a major gap in global ocean monitoring. ENVIRONMENT: Trump ditches vital ocean monitoring system (Graphic) GN48096 Graphic shows details of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. (107mm wide by 163mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/04/06/2026/pages/48096/ENVIRONMENT_Trump_ditches_vital_ocean_monitoring_system_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- ECONOMY: Iran war harming global economy (Graphic) June 4, 2026 -- Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, global growth prospects have weakened, with declining gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts pointing to a gloomy economic outlook. The OECD has cut its global growth forecast, warning that the war in Iran, higher energy prices and persistent inflation are weighing on the world economy. In its latest quarterly update, the organisation forecast global growth of 2.8% in 2026, down from a pre-war estimate of 3.4%. It warned that if the conflict continues into 2027, growth could slow further to 2.1%. The OECD said prolonged disruptions to the Persian Gulf would increase economic and social costs, weaken investment and raise the risk of higher unemployment. ECONOMY: Iran war harming global economy (Graphic) GN48097 Graphic charts commodity percentage increases and GDP forecasts since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. (107mm by 176mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/04/06/2026/pages/48097/ECONOMY_Iran_war_harming_global_economy_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- WEATHER: UN warns strong El Niño is imminent (Graphic) June 3, 2026 -- A potentially strong El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN warns, driving up global temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there is an 80% chance of El Niño developing between June and August, and a 90% chance it will continue until at least November. El Niño occurs when warmer ocean waters spread across the tropical Pacific, disrupting weather patterns around the world. The phenomenon is linked to higher global temperatures, droughts, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves. The WMO said unusually warm subsurface waters in the tropical Pacific, more than 6 degrees Celsius above average in some areas, are helping drive El Niño's development. Scientists warn that a strong El Niño, combined with human-caused climate change, could make 2027 one of the hottest years on record. The last strong El Niño, in 2023-24, contributed to 2024 becoming the hottest year ever recorded. WEATHER: UN warns strong El Niño is imminent (Graphic) GN48093 Graphic shows El Niño Index from 1950 to 2026 and typical regional impacts. (107mm wide by 162mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/03/06/2026/pages/48093/WEATHER_UN_warns_strong_El_Niño_is_imminent_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- TRUMP 2.0: Trump could appear on new $250 bill (Graphic) May 29, 2026 -- The White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing President Trump’s face, a move that would require changing federal law barring living people from appearing on U.S. currency. Federal law bars printing U.S. money with the image of a living person, but Trump allies in Congress have introduced legislation that would make an exception. A Trump banknote would mark the latest effort by the president and his allies to place his name and image on public symbols since his return to the White House in 2025. Trump’s signature is already set to appear on U.S. paper notes as part of celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. In March, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s image. Other initiatives include adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, placing his portrait on U.S. passports, and repainting Air Force One in colours favoured by the president. The largest U.S. bill currently printed is the $100 note, which features founding father Benjamin Franklin. TRUMP 2.0: Trump could appear on new $250 bill (Graphic) GN48067 Graphic shows what the new $250 bill will look like. (107mm wide by 137mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/29/05/2026/pages/48067/TRUMP_2.0_Trump_could_appear_on_new_$250_bill_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- TRUMP 2.0: Fears grow over Trump’s health (Graphic) May 26, 2026 -- U.S. President Donald Trump, who turns 80 on June 14 and is the oldest person ever inaugurated, has been dogged by questions about his fitness for the job since taking office for a second term in 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump, who will turn 80 next month, recently underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center amid ongoing public scrutiny surrounding his health. Trump has often portrayed himself as more energetic and physically fitter than Joe Biden was during his presidency. However, recent photos showing a rash on his neck have fuelled further speculation about his condition, especially as earlier images from last year appeared to show him with swollen ankles and bruising on his hands. TRUMP 2.0: Fears grow over Trump’s health (Graphic) GN48058 Graphic shows ailments plaguing President Donald Trump. (107mm by 160mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/26/05/2026/pages/48058/TRUMP_2.0_Fears_grow_over_Trump’s_health_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- WORLD AGENDA: June 2026 (Graphic) June 1-30, 2026 -- Events next month include the G7 leaders’ summit in France, the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup, SpaceX’s planned record-breaking IPO, the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum and Pope Leo’s trip to Spain. Japan’s central bank may raise interest rates, local elections in South Korea will test support for President Lee Jae Myung, and Hollywood will celebrate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. Jun 1, U.S.: Hollywood celebrates the centenary of the birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe Jun 3, South Korea: Martial law scandal looms large over local elections that will test support for President Lee Jae Myung’s ruling party after last year's snap election Jun 6-12, Spain: During his visit Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the main tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, which also coincides with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi’s death Jun 11, North America: FIFA World Cup kicks off, jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada, the first time it is hosted by three countries Jun 12, U.S.: SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could become the largest stock market debut in Wall Street history and make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire Jun 15-17, France: President Emmanuel Macron hosts the G7 leaders’ summit amid rising tensions between the U.S. president and many G7 members over the war with Iran and broader foreign-policy disagreements Jun 15, Japan: Central bank monetary policy meeting considers an increase in interest rates to calm inflation fears, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opposes further hikes stemming from the conflict in the Middle East Jun 23, UK: On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, political opinion remains deeply divided, though polling shows a clear majority of Britons regret leaving the EU WORLD AGENDA: June 2026 (Graphic) GN48050 Graphic shows selected news events in June 2026. (163mm by 210mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/22/05/2026/pages/48050/WORLD_AGENDA_June_2026_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- SPACE: Stray SpaceX rocket to hit moon (Graphic) August 5, 2026 -- A massive, stray piece of a SpaceX rocket is on course to smash into the moon, highlighting the risk of space junk to the lunar surface as NASA pushes hard to return humans to our celestial neighbour. A huge, stray piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, travelling at about 8,700km/h, is expected to crash into the moon in August and leave a crater on the lunar surface. The upper stage booster launched in January 2025, carrying lunar landers from Firefly Aerospace and Japanese company ispace, was supposed to burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere after completing deployment of the landers, but instead drifted into a long orbit that crosses the moon’s path. Independent astronomer Bill Gray calculates that the rocket stage will strike the moon at 06:44 GMT on August 5, highlighting growing concerns about space junk as NASA and other agencies prepare for renewed lunar missions. SPACE: Stray SpaceX rocket to hit moon (Graphic) GN48018 Graphic shows how a SpaceX upper stage is going to crash into the moon. (107mm by 158mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/07/05/2026/pages/48018/SPACE_Stray_SpaceX_rocket_to_hit_moon_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- U.S.: Presidential line of succession (Graphic) April 28, 2026 -- The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has raised urgent questions about who would take charge had the gunman succeeded in targeting top administration officials. The rules are set out in the U.S. Constitution and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which establish a clear order for transferring presidential authority. If the president dies or is incapacitated, the vice president immediately takes over. In this case, JD Vance would assume the presidency and serve the remainder of Donald Trump’s term, which runs until January 2029. If both the president and vice president were unable to serve, the role would pass to the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Next in line is the Senate’s president pro tempore, currently Chuck Grassley, a 92-year-old Republican lawmaker. Beyond congressional leaders, the line of succession continues through Cabinet officials, beginning with the secretary of state and proceeding in order of their departments’ establishment. To guard against a worst-case scenario, administrations designate a “survivor” for major events. This Cabinet member is kept away from the gathering to ensure continuity of government. For this event, that role was assigned to Doug Collins. U.S.: Presidential line of succession (Graphic) GN47977 Graphic shows order of presidential succession in the U.S. (107mm wide by 158mm deep) View graphic: http://www.graphicnews.com/28/04/2026/pages/47977/U.S._Presidential_line_of_succession_(Graphic) -------------------------------------------- The Graphic News Schedule (news) details graphics (including interactive iGraphics) that are in preparation (IN PREP) or are still topical (MOVED) for news, current affairs, business, motoring, science, technology, movies, entertainment, showbiz, on this day.The most recent graphics are at the top. Info: Alerts for editors http://www.graphicnews.com/alerts Info: FTP for in-house content management systems http://www.graphicnews.com/ftp