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The Graphic Truth series uses data to tell stories about the trends and dynamics shaping our world.
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever
Eileen Zhang
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The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever

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​Deportation numbers under US presidents 2000-2025.
Paige Fusco
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Graphic Truth: Deportation Nation

Africa’s fountain of youth
Paige Parsacale
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Africa’s fountain of youth

Top defense budgets globally compared the US​
Natalie Johnson
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US defense spending vs. the world

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The changing face of America
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The changing face of America

The racial and ethnic makeup of American society has changed profoundly over the last few decades.

The next El Niño could be the strongest yet
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The next El Niño could be the strongest yet

The consequences for economies and for food security around the world could be severe.

AI becomes a top global concern
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AI becomes a top global concern

Inflation, war, climate change, and now artificial intelligence are among the world’s top concerns, according to a poll of 15 countries.

A World Cup of many homelands
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A World Cup of many homelands

There are 48 countries involved in this year’s World Cup, but that only tells part of the story of just how global the “global game” has become.

Global views of Israel are souring: Graphic Truth
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Graphic Truth: Global views of Israel are souring

Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes before announcing a halt, with Trump privately telling Netanyahu, "everybody hates you now." This Graphic Truth shows that negative views of Israel are becoming more widespread around the world.

A world still divided on LGBTQ rights
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A world still divided on LGBTQ rights

Some countries have become increasingly accepting of LGBTQ rights. Others are moving in the opposite direction.

Progress on maternal mortality is slowing
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Progress on maternal mortality is slowing

The global maternal mortality ratio stood at 197 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023 — nearly three times the WHO's target of fewer than 70 by 2030 — raising fears that global health targets are slipping out of reach.

The surge of new West Bank outposts
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The surge of new West Bank outposts

The surge first began when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a coalition with far-right leaders Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, and accelerated after the attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, by the Gaza-based militant group Hamas.

Russia's costly invasion
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Russia's costly invasion

Putin heads to China this week to meet Xi Jinping, as they look to reinforce their "no limits" partnership and China's help in weathering Western sanctions. The Ukraine conflict will be high on the agenda, especially as costs for Putin mount.

Hard Number: Is Russia stuck in the mud?
Hard Numbers

Hard Number: Is Russia stuck in the mud?

​French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenya's President William Ruto at the Taifa Hall of the University of Nairobi, in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 11, 2026.
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Can France redefine its relationship with Africa?

French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to redefine France’s relationship with the continent, making it based on economic partnerships rather than a shared colonial history.