Behind the Lens: What Today’s Top Photos Reveal About Global Turmoil and American Priorities

Every photo has a story. Today’s collection of Associated Press images captures moments that challenge our values of safety, sovereignty, and resilience. From a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to displaced families in Gaza and Congo, these snapshots expose the chaos unfolding abroad—and reflect challenges we must confront here at home.Are We Ignoring the Real Threats to Our Security?Consider the emergency workers rushing a victim after a reported shooting on Australia’s famous Bondi Beach. While this tragedy occurred thousands of miles away, it resonates with Americans witnessing rising violent incidents within their own borders. How long will Washington continue to...