Gaza photo essay, global sports milestones, and standout reporting – Your weekly AP recap

This week: Photojournalism from Gaza and Kathmandu, exclusive access at militarized borders, England's Euro 2025 celebration, Bubba Wallace's Indy win, and Osbourne tributes.

View in browser   Newsletter News Highlights Aug. 4, 2025 Welcome to the News Highlights newsletter With our weekly summary, stay informed of the latest stories and in-depth reports directly in your inbox. Dive into these stories and more to stay up-to-date with the world’s most pressing issues. AP video: Watch the June monthly highlights Photo essays A deeper look at developing stories, told through standout photojournalism Starvation attacks the bodies of these children in Gaza.   VIEW PHOTOS > A rickshaw driver and his dog are winning hearts in Nepal's Kathmandu. VIEW PHOTOS > Best of the AP Each week, The Associated Press awards honors for the news scoops or exclusives that did the most to enhance AP’s competitive position in the previous seven days. First winner AP-NORC polling tracker provides a digital home for nearly a decade of public opinion data. Read more Second winner All-formats AP team gains extensive, exclusive access to militarized border zones. Read more Best of the AP: Honorable mentions Women in legislatures across the U.S. fight for ‘potty parity’ AP joy and wonder video on Hawaii petroglyphs earns widespread customer use and hundreds of thousands of online views AP journalists document the impact of immigration policies on public health From around the world in sports Standout stories from this week's sporting events around the world. Léon Marchand breaks world record in 200 individual medley in 1 minute, 52.69 seconds.   READ MORE > England’s Euro 2025 champions given a heroes’ welcome with some surprise guests getting involved. READ MORE > Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval. READ MORE > Featured Spotlight Week in Pictures This photo gallery, curated by photo editors Patrick Sison and Courtney Dittmar, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. SEE MORE > From around the world Spotlight stories from this week's news that provides an in-depth look at significant issues and current events. Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes. Read more A submersible finds sea creatures thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean.   Read more Trump’s religious rhetoric clashes with Canada’s secular politics. Read more SEE MORE ON AP.ORG > The Associated Press Contact us Need any help? We’re open 24/7. Visit AP.org The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.   AP NEWS Get the app for breaking news     ©2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 200 Liberty St. New York, NY, 10281, US   Contact us     Update your preferences or unsubscribe Update your preferences or unsubscribe