The Associated Press has unveiled its weekly selection of the world's most striking images, offering a powerful visual narrative of global events from 19 to 25 December 2025.
A Curated Collection of Global Moments
This compelling photo gallery was curated by AP photo editor Leslie Mazoch, who sifted through the agency's vast output to highlight the most impactful visual stories. The collection serves as a testament to the skill and dedication of The Associated Press's global network of photojournalists, capturing moments of humanity, conflict, celebration, and quiet reflection from around the world during the festive period.
Accessing AP's Visual Journalism
For those keen to follow this ongoing visual chronicle, The Associated Press provides several dedicated platforms. The agency encourages the public to view last week's top photos of the week for further context and continuity in its visual reporting. Enthusiasts of photojournalism and news imagery can engage directly with AP's visual content through its official AP photography portal and its active Instagram presence, where these powerful stories reach a broad, engaged audience.
The release of these curated images every week is a cornerstone of AP's commitment to visual journalism, providing not just news, but emotional and historical context through the lens. The work showcased for the period ending on Thursday 25 December 2025, represents a frozen moment in time, curated to inform and resonate with a global viewership.
