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July 15, 2026
Photos: The Richness of Life in Our Oceans
Images of the incredibly wide variety of marine life on our planet, including seabirds, marine mammals, fish, corals, crustaceans, and much more
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July 13, 2026
Winners of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year
A collection of winners and selected images from the competition’s “Top 101” grouping, chosen from more than 1,500 entries by professional and amateur aerial photographers around the world
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July 10, 2026
Photos of the Week: Rabbit Beach, Puffin Census, Wild Horses
An electronic-music festival in Germany, World Cup watch parties around the world, the running of the bulls in Spain, cave exploration in China, a heat wave in southern Europe, and much more
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July 8, 2026
Photos: Russia’s Constant Bombardment of Kyiv
The Ukrainian capital has been struck by thousands of Russian missiles and drones since the start of the invasion in 2022. Russia has recently stepped up its long-range attacks on the city, killing...
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July 3, 2026
Photos of the Week: World Cup, Wine Battle, White Kimono
A scorching heat wave in Europe, a bonfire celebration in Argentina, a Pride parade in Seattle, semiquincentennial celebrations across America, and much more
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July 1, 2026
Photos: Fourth of July Celebrations From Years Past
Images of parades, beach days, firework shows, and other Independence Day celebrations across the United States, over the past century.
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June 29, 2026
Photos: Rescue and Recovery in Venezuela
After a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela last week, rescue teams from around the world headed toward affected areas, working with local teams to find survivors. Government sources say mo...
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June 26, 2026
Photos of the Week: Stone Roofs, Football Fans, Soapbox Racers
An early harvest in Romania, a space-shuttle exhibit in Los Angeles, medieval armored combat in France, heavy rains in China, a soapbox derby in London, and much more
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June 24, 2026
Photos: Building the World’s Largest Fusion Reactor
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is one of the largest and most expensive science projects in history. Thirty-five nations are working together to build a massive magneti...
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June 22, 2026
California, Seen Through the Lens of George Rose
George Rose, an editorial contributing photographer with Getty, has been making remarkable images of California’s people and landscapes for decades. Collected here is some of Rose’s recent photogra...
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June 21, 2026
Photos: A Bear Emergency Response Drill in Japan
With a recent increase in bear sightings and incidents in rural Japan, local communities are taking steps to prepare for such encounters. In the small city of Yaita, officials and residents worked ...
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June 19, 2026
Photos of the Week: Chair Hat, Shouting Choir, Demolition Derby
Summer pastures in Turkey, drought conditions in Nebraska, scenes from the World Cup, a “Canyon of Heroes” parade in New York City, a Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan, and much more
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June 17, 2026
Photos: The Passion of World Cup Fans
The 2026 World Cup is underway, and fans around the world are gathering in stadiums, pubs, and even churches—both at home and in the three host countries—to cheer for their teams and ride the emoti...
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June 14, 2026
Photos: Knicks Fans Celebrate Their NBA Championship
Yesterday, the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Fans across New York City held watch parties at their homes, at bars, and in t...
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June 12, 2026
Photos of the Week: Basilica Blessing, Tree Tunnel, Parrot Prediction
Scenes from the French Open in Paris; a pro-wrestling match at a public library in California; celebrations in Brazil for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; a congressional baseball game in Wash...
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June 10, 2026
Photos From Around the North Pacific
A collection of images of the varied shorelines, communities, and wildlife found along the Temperate Northern Pacific region stretching from North America to Japan
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June 5, 2026
Photos of the Week: Kite Chase, River Float, Night Harvest
A pink-soup festival in Lithuania, wild horses in Germany, a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, a gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes in California, and much more
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June 3, 2026
Photos: A Graduation, A Celebration, And Self-Deportation
John Moore, a photojournalist with Getty Images, recently traveled with Marvin Suazo and his family on a final trip before a painful separation, when Marvin self-deported to Honduras. The family fl...
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June 1, 2026
Photos: Farming in Ukraine’s War Zone
After more than four years of warfare, Ukrainian farmers face severe obstacles as they try to continue working their fields. Hazards and challenges include Russian drone attacks, mined fields, dama...
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May 29, 2026
Photos of the Week: Memorial Day, Spelling Bee, Cheese Rolling
The annual Black Cowboy Festival in South Carolina, a springtime heat wave across western Europe, ballroom dancing in England, a gothic festival in Germany, and much more
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May 27, 2026
Images From Yellowstone: America’s First National Park
Earlier this month, Mario Tama, a photojournalist with Getty Images, traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph some of its spectacular scenery and wildlife, ahead of upcoming commemorativ...
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May 22, 2026
Photos of the Week: Chief Mouser, Pet Gala, Soapbox Race
A scene from the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, wildfires in Southern California, a bison in Yellowstone National Park, a dust storm in Iraq, a flower show in London, and much more
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May 19, 2026
Photos: Cuba Runs out of Fuel
Cubans across the island nation—now under intense economic pressure from the Trump administration—are suffering through prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages that affect nearly every aspect of dai...
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May 15, 2026
Photos of the Week: Tractor Race, Rocket Festival, Drone Evacuation
A mass accordion performance in Slovenia, a tea harvest in China, the start of the Eurovision Song Contest week in Austria, a brush fire in Florida, and much more
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May 13, 2026
Photos: The Global Cost of the Iran War
The continuing crisis in Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have exacted a heavy cost worldwide. In addition to the steep price of military expenditures, destroyed infrastructu...
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May 8, 2026
Photos of the Week: Met Gala, Beagle Rescue, Power Nap
Storks return to their nests in Iraq, scenes from the 61st Venice Biennale, a huge Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro, a historic suspension-railroad train in Germany, and much more
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May 5, 2026
Photos: The Rescue of Timmy the Whale
Efforts to rescue a humpback whale off the coast of Germany led to a successful release after it had been stranded for most of the past month. The whale, named Timmy by local media, was eventually ...
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May 4, 2026
More Photos From Artemis II
NASA just released more than 12,000 images from their recent 10-day trip around the moon and back, collecting photographs taken by the four astronauts aboard and automated systems on the Orion spac...
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May 1, 2026
Photos of the Week: Screeching Championship, Direct Democracy, Victory Plunge
Parkour practice in the mountains of Afghanistan, an Anzac Day parade in Australia, a lunar-landing art project in Northern Ireland, corgi racing in the Czech Republic, and much more
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April 29, 2026
Photos: A Century of Sidecar Racing
Images from the past century of motorcycle racers and their sidecar passengers performing acrobatic maneuvers to stay balanced on the track, and their ever-evolving rigs
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