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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists 27 October 2026 at 19:49

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

27 October 2026 at 19:49

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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Court orders closure of one of Egypt's last independent media outlets, detains and fines editor 27 October 2026 at 16:53

Court orders closure of one of Egypt's last independent media outlets, detains and fines editor

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By: The Associated Press

27 October 2026 at 16:53

A court has ordered the closure of one of Egypt’s last independent news outlets, Mada Masr, after convicting its editor-in-chief on charges of operating a website without a license

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The Latest: Israelis vote in a tense election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu 27 October 2026 at 16:42

The Latest: Israelis vote in a tense election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

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By: The Associated Press

27 October 2026 at 16:42

Israelis are voting in a national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership

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Photos show Congo’s fight against Ebola as cases surpass 10,000 27 October 2026 at 14:23

Photos show Congo’s fight against Ebola as cases surpass 10,000

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By: The Associated Press

27 October 2026 at 14:23

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly half of those infected dying. Declared in May, it is the fastest-growing outbreak on record and has spread to Kenya and Nigeria. Responders face armed conflict, poor roads and public mistrust as they battle the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Israelis head to the polls with Netanyahu’s future at stake, in photos 27 October 2026 at 11:04

Israelis head to the polls with Netanyahu’s future at stake, in photos

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By: The Associated Press

27 October 2026 at 11:04

Voters across Israel cast their ballots after three years of war, choosing whether to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power as former military chief Gadi Eisenkot mounts a strong challenge.

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Houthis say 2 dead at gas station as fighting around Taiz intensifies, and other Mideast news 27 October 2026 at 09:32

Houthis say 2 dead at gas station as fighting around Taiz intensifies, and other Mideast news

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By: The Associated Press

27 October 2026 at 09:32

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday accused Yemeni government forces of an attack on a gas station in Taiz province that killed at least two people

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The Anthropic IPO by the numbers, from a possible valuation in the trillions to surging revenue 26 October 2026 at 23:53

The Anthropic IPO by the numbers, from a possible valuation in the trillions to surging revenue

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By: The Associated Press

26 October 2026 at 23:53

Anthropic has the chance to make history with what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever

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Israel prepares to vote as Netanyahu faces a tight fight to stay in power, in photos 26 October 2026 at 19:15

Israel prepares to vote as Netanyahu faces a tight fight to stay in power, in photos

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By: The Associated Press

26 October 2026 at 19:15

Campaigning and ballot preparations mark the lead-up to Israel’s election Tuesday, widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister.

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 1-7 include Kendall Jenner and Sam Rockwell 26 October 2026 at 18:09

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 1-7 include Kendall Jenner and Sam Rockwell

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By: The Associated Press

26 October 2026 at 18:09

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 1-7 include reality show personality and model Kendall Jenner, actor Sam Rockwell and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson