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AP Wirephotos 90th anniversary – the 2020s

From the COVID-19 pandemic and its sweeping impact on daily life to widespread climate crises, protests for racial and social justice, and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP’s images have served as powerful records of resilience and transformation so far in the 2020s. The decade’s reliance on digital platforms and the rapid acceleration of information-sharing have further amplified the reach and cultural significance of AP photos, making them essential in shaping public understanding of critical events. By blending cutting-edge technology with long-standing commitment to truth and storytelling, AP remains a vital chronicler of this evolving and pivotal decade.

China Fashion Week highlights autumn creations in photos

Models wear autumn creations during China Fashion Week in Beijing from Sept. 5 to Sept. 14. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

SEPT. 12, 2025

Underground classrooms: Photos of Ukrainian students’ first day back to school

Ukrainian students near the front line of Russia’s invasion started their first day back to school underground to ensure their safety, marking the fourth year that schools have kept lessons going despite the war. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

SEPT. 1, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards: Top Photos – Collection

This is a collection of photos from the red carpet, show, press room and celebrations at the 97th annual Academy Awards, chosen by AP photo editors.

MARCH 3, 2025

AP journalists honored by sports editors organization

In this Aug. 6, 2012, file photo, Natalia Ischenko and Svetlana Romanshina of Russia compete during women’s duet synchronized swimming preliminary round at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the Summer Olympics in London. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer Mark J. Terrill, which won the Thomas V. […]

FEB. 19, 2013

Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. In an interview with The Associated Press […]

FEB. 18, 2025

How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm

LOUISVILLE, Colorado (AP) — Santa Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren’t built to withstand wildfire, experts say. Hydrants trickled. Pumps and treatment plants lost power. Chemical contaminants were sucked into pipes, requiring extensive and costly work. In Paradise alone, where […]

FEB. 18, 2025

How we work with foundations

AP works with foundations and nonprofits to augment our journalism and help us tell stories we might otherwise not be able to tell. Director of News Partnerships Lisa Gibbs explains how this outside support underpins AP's mission of providing factual, unbiased journalism to the world.

New survey offers revealing look at views of young Americans

Days before the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the first-of-its-kind GenForward survey reveals how young people feel about top political issues and the two presumptive presidential nominees.

Pride Parades Across the World

Parades were held across the world on weekends for Pride month.

JUNE 23, 2025

Week in Pictures

JUNE 9, 2025

Week in Pictures

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Pamela Hassell, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

MAY 9, 2025