AP Photojournalists' Top Vertical Images: Global Highlights from April 2026
The Associated Press curated a selection of standout vertical photographs published between April 1 and April 7, 2026, showcasing diverse global events. The collection features significant moments including Pope Leo XIV's Good Friday procession in Rome, the launch of NASA's Artemis II moon rocket, and the Aurora Borealis over Alaska. Cultural and religious observances are highlighted through images of Easter celebrations in Moscow and Germany, the Fanti Carnival in Nigeria, and an Orthodox bird release in Russia. The gallery also captures human interest stories, such as a child at an exhibit in Panama and a tailor's workshop in New York. Conversely, the images reflect ongoing geopolitical tensions, depicting sirens warning of missile fire in Tel Aviv and debris removal following a reported U.S.-Israeli strike on a university in Tehran. Additionally, sports achievements like Maria José Marin's golf victory and economic scenes from the New York Stock Exchange are included.
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AP Photojournalists' Top Vertical Images: Global Highlights from April 2026
The Associated Press curated a selection of standout vertical photographs published between April 1 and April 7, 2026, showcasing diverse global events. The collection features significant moments including Pope Leo XIV's Good Friday procession in Rome, the launch of NASA's Artemis II moon rocket, and the Aurora Borealis over Alaska. Cultural and religious observances are highlighted through images of Easter celebrations in Moscow and Germany, the Fanti Carnival in Nigeria, and an Orthodox bird release in Russia. The gallery also captures human interest stories, such as a child at an exhibit in Panama and a tailor's workshop in New York. Conversely, the images reflect ongoing geopolitical tensions, depicting sirens warning of missile fire in Tel Aviv and debris removal following a reported U.S.-Israeli strike on a university in Tehran. Additionally, sports achievements like Maria José Marin's golf victory and economic scenes from the New York Stock Exchange are included.
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