The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli strike in Gaza City, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
June 2, 2025
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Students of a dance school wait outside Romania’s Palace of Parliament during a series of events marking International Children’s Day in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Students of a dance school wait outside Romania’s Palace of Parliament during a series of events marking International Children’s Day in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz slides into home, scoring from second base off an RBI single by Bryan Reynolds during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, May 31, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz slides into home, scoring from second base off an RBI single by Bryan Reynolds during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, May 31, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
A scientist from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute captures a bat for research in Gamboa, Panama, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A scientist from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute captures a bat for research in Gamboa, Panama, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Law enforcement officials dress in protective gear to investigate after an attack on the Pearl Street Mall Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Law enforcement officials dress in protective gear to investigate after an attack on the Pearl Street Mall Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pope Leo XIV arrives on his pope mobile before celebrating a Mass for the Jubilee of Families in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope Leo XIV arrives on his pope mobile before celebrating a Mass for the Jubilee of Families in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
PSG players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
PSG players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Wildfire smoke hangs in the air above Highway 97 north of Buckinghorse River, British Columbia, on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Nasuna Stuart-Ulin/The Canadian Press via AP)
Wildfire smoke hangs in the air above Highway 97 north of Buckinghorse River, British Columbia, on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Nasuna Stuart-Ulin/The Canadian Press via AP)
A young Palestinian waits to collect donated food at a food distribution kitchen in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
A young Palestinian waits to collect donated food at a food distribution kitchen in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Allegheny County Airport, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Allegheny County Airport, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Elon Musk attends news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Elon Musk attends news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Italy’s Jannik Sinner signs autographs to fans after beating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic during their third round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Italy’s Jannik Sinner signs autographs to fans after beating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic during their third round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Comedian Ricky Gervais celebrates with a kick at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Comedian Ricky Gervais celebrates with a kick at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows) aerobatic squad of the Italian Air Force flies during the celebrations for the 79th Republic Day in Rome, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
The Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows) aerobatic squad of the Italian Air Force flies during the celebrations for the 79th Republic Day in Rome, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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