An AP photographer shares her most poignant Gaza images

CAIRO (AP) – After two years of war in Gaza, and as a ceasefire raised hopes for the end of the conflict, Associated Press photographer Fatima Shbair looked back at some of her most poignant images. Shbair has seen conflict and violence in the territory since she was a young girl, and when Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack triggered Israel’s campaign of retaliation, she spent several days reporting from her hometown of Gaza City.

October's supermoon: A stunning start to a trio of celestial events

October’s supermoon – a phenomenon when the moon is closest to earth, making it appear larger and brighter – is the first of three this year. The subtle difference can be observed without special equipment if skies are clear.

NFL Season is Underway

Photo highlights from the fourth week of the NFL season.

World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts

Photos highlights from the US Open Women's Final as Aryna Sabalenka claims historic victory

NEW YORK (AP) – Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive U.S. Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova to claim her fourth Grand Slam title.

London's Notting Hill Carnival

LONDON (AP) – Revellers are parading in colorful costumes through the streets of Notting Hill, in west London, for the annual carnival which started in 1966 and is one of the largest festival celebrations of its kind in Europe celebrating Caribbean culture.

Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games show how a human touch is still needed

BEIJING (AP) – Humanoid robots raced and punched their way through three days of a multi-sport competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games, wrapping up Sunday in Beijing.

Rats leading land mine detection in Cambodia

SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) – Rats may send some squealing, but in Cambodia, teams of the not-so-little critters have become indispensable in helping specialists detect land mines that have killed and maimed thousands in the Southeast Asian country.