The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

The Associated Press released a curated gallery of top photos taken between September 11 and 17, 2026. Selected by photo editor Anita Baca, the collection highlights compelling worldwide images from the past week. The gallery showcases visual journalism from AP photographers globally.
Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.
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