April 12-18, 2024
The flame for the Paris Olympics was lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in southern Greece. Hardliners celebrated in Tehran after Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones. Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to stand trial on criminal charges when his hush money case opened.
This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.
The selection was curated by AP photo editor Anita Baca in Mexico City.
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Mariska Hargitay is mistaken for real
Beijing urges Manila to act with caution
China firmly opposes its citizens being harassed when visiting the U.S.: spokesperson
Xi extends condolences to Russia
Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei leads Asian market retreat as Middle East tensions flare
Xi meets Vietnam's National Assembly chairman
The iconic American rivers becoming so filthy with pollution they are 'endangered'
Xi, Biden agree to advance cooperation