A two-panel cartoon contrasts King George III assuring aides that unhappy colonists have no viable alternative with a modern Republican elephant repeating the identical line while holding a plunging midterms chart marked with Donald Trump's face. The lower scene includes the U.S. Capitol dome and an AIPAC briefcase. The June 28 2026 date places the image weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
A three-panel cartoon depicts a child on a smartphone questioning what to do all day if banned from social media. An adult holding a newspaper headlined 'NEW DIGITAL SAFETY ACT INTRODUCED' responds with suggestions to read a book, play a game or look up. The June 2026 image addresses proposed restrictions on youth digital access.
Two figures stand at a railing and react to news of a Trump peace deal with Iran. The first points out an odd smell while the second attributes it to burning pants. The exchange occurs in two stacked panels with speech bubbles capturing the dialogue. The scene responds to recent claims about negotiations involving Iran. Publication occurred on June 26 2026.
On June 26 2026 two figures appear in a three-panel exchange. The left panel shows a man in a maple leaf shirt noting renewed talk of Canada as the 51st state. The middle panel features a second man calling the notion complete rubbish. The right panel continues the exchange with the second man counting Greenland Cuba Venezuela Gaza and Alberta as prior additions that would make Canada the 56th state.
A cartoon shows two children seated beside road closure and detour signs tied to a FIFA event. One child asks what the acronym stands for while the other relays a frustrated, censored remark from a parent about finding alternate routes.
A two-panel scene shows a MAGA supporter in a red shirt stating belief in a Trump claim about vandalism, followed by an admission of constant acceptance despite a companion's skepticism about suspending disbelief.
Joe Heller's June 2026 cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, a bald eagle and Benjamin Franklin debating elaborate terms for America's 250th anniversary. The figures propose semiquincentennial, sestercentennial, quarter millennium and bisquincentennial before conceding to the straightforward greeting Happy Birthday, America! The strip marks the upcoming July 4, 2026 milestone with light humor on naming conventions.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa seeks a court interdict to halt impeachment proceedings tied to the Phala Phala farm scandal. The June 2026 cartoon depicts him warning of reputation damage while a Swiss-cheese figure highlights alleged forex issues, stalled investigations and ConCourt ruling delays that echo Jacob Zuma tactics.
A two-panel cartoon shows a family in USA caps holding phones and signs. The left panel references the US 250th anniversary and a planned revolt against British influence. The right panel labels the modern version as a UK ban on social media for kids, with a warning not to consider it.
On June 19 2026 Joe Heller depicts Uncle Sam at a green-tinted reflection pool remarking on the color since reopening. In the facing panel a figure labeled Iran echoes the line while displaying a Strait of Hormuz reopen sign and a 300 billion dollar fund bag. The split composition ties the US visual gag to Iran's recent move on the vital waterway and associated financial package.
A four-panel illustration tracks Erik Prince from the 1997 launch of Blackwater through 2007 Iraq operations, 2010 foreign flag dealings, and a 2026 portrait of wealth in Abu Dhabi. The sequence highlights repeated accusations of civilian shootings under US contracts and arms trafficking claims while showing rebranding to Academi and continued global sales of paramilitary services.
On June 19, 2026, a cartoon shows Donald Trump at a podium criticizing U.S. border policies for barring or harassing World Cup players, fans and officials from Iran, Senegal, Morocco, Uzbekistan and Somalia. He asks what FIFA thinks of the situation. In a separate panel Trump urges Gianni to speak out while a figure labeled FIFA kneels at his feet. The image responds to ongoing enforcement actions near the 2026 tournament.
Zapiro's June 2026 cartoon shows an e-troll fleeing a Johannesburg toll plaza with a sack of cash while a grandmother reads the tale to children. The image references ongoing disputes over Gauteng's electronic toll system and missing revenue. The upper panel depicts the toll gantry and city skyline with the troll escaping. The lower panel shows the domestic bedtime scene with the book titled Joburg Tales. The cartoon uses a children's story format to highlight public frustration with the toll collection process.
Donald Trump appears in four panels dated June 2026 preparing for the FIFA World Cup hosted by USA Canada and Mexico. He carries a rock shaped like a ball then paints it to resemble a soccer ball. A player numbered 5 kicks the ball and ends up on the ground while Trump points at him.
A three-panel cartoon depicts missiles and drones flying above cities in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran Hormuz with explosions visible. The caption rephrases Clausewitz to argue that a ceasefire continues war by the same means. The June 2026 image responds to active regional conflicts involving those locations.
