The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
New ensigns toss their caps in celebration at the conclusion of commencement exercises at the United States Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New London, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
May 21, 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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Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his first weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his first weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
A jockey controls a pair of bull during a traditional bull race competition, in Malal, a village of Attock district, in Pakistan, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
A jockey controls a pair of bull during a traditional bull race competition, in Malal, a village of Attock district, in Pakistan, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Didi-Stone poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The History of Sound’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Didi-Stone poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The History of Sound’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Director Spike Lee poses for a portrait photograph for the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
Director Spike Lee poses for a portrait photograph for the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
A lioness is carried to a transport cage at the animal refuge Ostok Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Culiacan, Mexico, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
A lioness is carried to a transport cage at the animal refuge Ostok Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Culiacan, Mexico, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
President Donald Trump meets South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump meets South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Students react as Columbia University’s acting president Claire Shipman speaks during Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia’s main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
Students react as Columbia University’s acting president Claire Shipman speaks during Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia’s main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
Palestinian carry the bodies of their relatives including children who were killed in an Israeli army airstrike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Palestinian carry the bodies of their relatives including children who were killed in an Israeli army airstrike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Tottenham’s Richarlison, right, challenges for the ball with Manchester United’s Casemiro, center, and Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana, left, during the Europa League final soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Tottenham’s Richarlison, right, challenges for the ball with Manchester United’s Casemiro, center, and Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana, left, during the Europa League final soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Prefectural police officers fire tear gas at protestors during a weekly demonstration demanding better pensions for retirees, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
Prefectural police officers fire tear gas at protestors during a weekly demonstration demanding better pensions for retirees, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Students pose with a person dressed as Roar-ee the Lion mascot, on the day of Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia’s main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (Jeenah Moon/Pool Photo via AP)
Students pose with a person dressed as Roar-ee the Lion mascot, on the day of Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia’s main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (Jeenah Moon/Pool Photo via AP)
Sandra Hernandez, 23, rides her horse during sunset at Atxabiribil beach in the Penon de Sopelana, northern Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Sandra Hernandez, 23, rides her horse during sunset at Atxabiribil beach in the Penon de Sopelana, northern Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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