The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

April 23, 2026 · The Independent

Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing
Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes
Sandown racing tips: Jonathan Doidge’s best bets and odds for Friday’s card
It’s a busy Friday of action and our horse racing correspondent has been scouring the Sandown Park card
How AI shopping could change retail more than consumers expect
The way Americans shop is shifting as major platforms are racing to automate commercial decision-making
First road bridge linking North Korea and Russia nearing completion
Construction of the bridge was agreed during a 2024 visit to North Korea by President Vladimir Putin
Britain and France will sign a 3-year deal to curb small-boat Channel crossings
Britain and France have agreed to a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel