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AP wins big at World Press Photo Awards 2026 |
Ethan Swope - Los Angeles on Fire
United States
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AP photographers are recognized among the world’s best in this year’s World Press Photo awards
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Aaron Favila - Wedding in the Flood
The Philippines
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Evgeniy Maloletka - Russian Attack on Kyiv
Ukraine
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AP photographers in Lebanon talk about their images on the deadliest day of the war
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AP photographers in Beirut recount documenting the deadliest day of the Israel-Hezbollah war, capturing widespread destruction, frantic rescues and the human toll as airstrikes killed more than 300 people within minutes.
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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.
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AP’s Artemis II live show takes viewers along on a moon ride.
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AP’s Cuba team hits multiple coverage angles amid personal challenges.
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Thailand Songkran water festival for Thai New Year
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AP images capture the energy and joy of Thailand’s Songkran festival, where crowds take to the streets in playful water fights marking the Thai New Year and symbolizing cleansing and renewal.
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Photo Essay: Cost of living in Appalachia
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AP images document life in Appalachia as soaring utility bills outpace rents and mortgages, showing how rising energy costs are straining households in one of the nation’s poorest regions.
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Join us for a free, week-long series of conversations designed to take you behind the scenes of how independent journalism really works and why it matters.
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This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anne Marie Belgrave, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.
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Media Literacy – Research, Rights and Reality |
Learn how to research and use archival material, apply investigative best practices, verify sources to counter misinformation and deepfakes, and navigate fair use, copyright and emerging AI-related legal considerations with guidance from The Associated Press experts.
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Spotlight stories from this week's news that provides an in-depth look at significant issues and current events.
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RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick.
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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100.
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In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment.
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