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April 9, 2026
Winners of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest
The winning entries of this year’s World Press Photo Contest were just announced. This year, according to organizers, 57,376 images were submitted for judging, made by 3,747 photographers from 141 ...
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April 7, 2026
Moon Joy: Photos from Artemis II
On April 6, 2026, four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft, Integrity, swung around the far side of the moon, traveling farther from the Earth than any humans had ever gone before, and taking...
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April 3, 2026
Photos of the Week: Holy Week, ‘No Kings,’ Guitar Farm
Office-chair racing in Japan, an orca swimming near Seattle, a sandstorm over the island of Santorini, the launch of NASA’s newest lunar mission, and much more
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April 1, 2026
Photos: Counting Down to the Launch of Artemis II
NASA’s Artemis II—the first mission to carry humans beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years—is scheduled to launch on April 1, 2026. The 10-day journey will take four astronauts around the moo...
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March 29, 2026
Photos From the Third Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest
More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third “No Kings” event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President...
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March 27, 2026
Photos of the Week: Fallas Festival, Butterfly Gathering, Beach Violin
Traditional bull racing in Indonesia, puppies rescued from flooding in Hawaii, humanoid robots in China, and much more
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March 25, 2026
Scenes From the Canadian Arctic
Carlos Osorio, a photojournalist with Reuters, recently traveled to Canada’s northern reaches to document military exercises, daily life, robotic testing, wildlife, and more.
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March 23, 2026
Photos: Eid al-Fitr and the End of Ramadan 2026
Celebrations of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month of Ramadan, took place this weekend in countries around the world.
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March 20, 2026
Photos of the Week: Amish Birders, Oscar Winner, Newborn Sloth
Blizzard conditions in Wisconsin, lava flows on the island of Réunion, military drills in the Canadian Arctic, and much more
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March 18, 2026
Photos: Birds in Early Springtime
Recent images of some of our fine feathered friends at work and at play in the warming Northern Hemisphere.
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March 15, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Tasty Medals
A multi-medal winner celebrates during a photo shoot.
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March 14, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Golden Smiles
Five members of Team USA’s para cross-country team celebrate on the podium with their gold medals.
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March 13, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Giant Slalom
A para-Alpine skier using outrigger skis makes a tight turn.
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March 13, 2026
Photos of the Week: Reindeer Sprint, Iditarod Trail, Tattoo Festival
Fashion shows in Paris, continued fighting across the Middle East, scenes from the the 2026 Winter Paralympics, and much more
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March 12, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Hard Crash
A para Alpine skier on a fast run crashes while trying for her third gold medal.
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March 11, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Curling Gold
Members of China’s curling team celebrate Paralympic Gold.
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March 10, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Guided Speed
A visually-impaired skier races down a hill right behind his guide.
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March 10, 2026
Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
A collection of this year’s winners and runners-up, selected from more than 12,000 entries
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March 9, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Sled Hockey
A para ice-hockey player maneuvers with the puck.
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March 8, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Para Biathlon
A seated skier tucks low, picking up speed.
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March 7, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Flying Downhill
A para-alpine skier catches some air during a fast downhill run.
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March 6, 2026
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Opening Ceremony
Dancers perform on the opening day of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.
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March 6, 2026
Photos of the Week: Death Valley, Steam Train, Cherry Blossoms
Missile attacks across the Middle East, preparations for the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy, a dog-grooming competition in England, and much more
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March 3, 2026
Finalists From the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Professional Competition
The top and shortlisted entries from the 10 categories in this year’s contest for professionals were just announced, selected from more than 430,000 submissions.
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February 27, 2026
Winners of the 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest
A collection of honored images from this year’s competition celebrating “photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools”
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February 24, 2026
Photos: Four Years of War in Ukraine
Constant bombardment and frontline fighting continues, at the cost of many thousands of lives.
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February 22, 2026
Different Views of the Winter Olympics
A collection of creative photographs from this year’s games featuring infrared imaging, vintage cameras, optical filters, digital composites, unusual angles, unexpected subjects, and more
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February 21, 2026
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Cross Jump
Four Olympic skiers race through the air.
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February 20, 2026
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Shredding the Halfpipe
A freestyle skier grinds along the lip of an Olympic halfpipe.
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February 20, 2026
Winners of the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards
A collection of some of the top images “highlighting the beauty, fragility, and power of the natural world.”
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