Behind the Lens: What Today’s Top Photos Reveal About Global Realities and American Interests

Every day, images capture moments that tell stories far beyond their frames. Today’s top photos selected by Associated Press photojournalists offer a compelling visual narrative—one that calls us to look deeper at the forces shaping our world and, by extension, America’s future.Are We Seeing the Full Picture Behind These Captured Moments?Take the solemn march of cadets from France’s prestigious Polytechnique engineering school parading down the Champs-Élysées on Bastille Day. At first glance, a proud display of national tradition. Yet what does this say about Europe’s preparation amid ongoing geopolitical turmoil? While America prioritizes robust defense and innovation under an “America...