August 23, 2026 4:26 pm

Today’s Top Photos: Moments Selected by AP Photo Editors

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos, chosen by AP.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Today’s Top Photos Highlight Global Events

The Associated Press photo editors have curated a gallery of today’s standout images from around the world, showcasing both headline events and quieter moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Capturing Celestial Phenomena in Spain

A beachgoer wearing special eclipse glasses looks up during the beginning phase of a solar eclipse at Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

In Puerto de Sagunto, Spain, a beachgoer is seen gazing upward through eclipse glasses as a solar eclipse begins. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Monsoon Rains Impact Metro Manila

Workers carry bamboo beside a sea of garbage that was washed ashore due to intense monsoon rains, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

In the Philippines, workers carry bamboo past heaps of garbage washed ashore by heavy monsoon rains in Pasay City, part of Metro Manila. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

European Athletics in Birmingham

Francesco Pernici of Italy gestures as he gets ready to compete in a men's 800 meters semifinal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Morgan Harlow)

Italian athlete Francesco Pernici prepares for the men’s 800 meters semifinal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England. (AP Photo/Morgan Harlow)

Solar Eclipse Over Russia

The moon and the sun set in the Gulf of Finland, during a solar eclipse in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

In St. Petersburg, Russia, the solar eclipse shows the moon and the sun setting over the Gulf of Finland. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Election Night in Minneapolis

From left to right, Mohamed Mohamed, Tito Odenigbo and Maddie Lutterman embrace during an election night event for Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Supporters embrace during an election night event for Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Earthquake Aftermath in Colombia

Rescue workers cut through debris as they attempt to rescue survivor Daniela Largo, who was trapped in the rubble the day after an earthquake struck Pereira, Colombia, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Rescue efforts continue in Pereira, Colombia, as workers attempt to free Daniela Largo from earthquake debris. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Rainy Day at Beijing’s Forbidden City

People wearing rain covers rest as they visit the Forbidden City during a rainy day in Beijing Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Visitors to Beijing’s Forbidden City take a break under rain covers on a wet day. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Hindu Rituals in Chennai

Hindu devotees line up to perform rituals for their ancestors and departed family members during Karkidaka Vavu, the new moon of the Malayalam month Karkidakam, on Marina Beach in Chennai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Devotees gather on Marina Beach in Chennai to honor ancestors during Karkidaka Vavu. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Zambian Election Campaigns

Supporters of Zambian incumbent President and United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema campaign on the street in Lusaka, Zambia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Anita Reed)

Supporters show their enthusiasm for Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on the streets of Lusaka. (AP Photo/Anita Reed)

Pro-Government Rally in Iran

A man waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

In Tehran, a man waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government gathering. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Drone Strike in Libya

Firefighters work to contain a fire at the Zawiya oil refinery following a drone strike in Zawiya, Libya, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Yousef Murad)

Firefighters attempt to control a blaze at the Zawiya oil refinery in Libya after a drone strike. (AP Photo/Yousef Murad)

Indigenous Rights Protest in Brazil

An Indigenous youth holds a candle during a protest calling for the protection of Indigenous land rights and demarcations outside the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

In Brasilia, an Indigenous youth participates in a protest advocating for land rights outside the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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