The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

19 janvier 2026 à 06:09

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Bruce Springsteen biopic

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 06:01

Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Rams beat Bears to reach NFC championship game despite Williams’s miracle throw

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 04:27

Los Angeles Rams 20-17 Chicago Bears (OT)
Rams will play Seahawks for place in Super Bowl
Patriots face Broncos in AFC championship

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game.

Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal in OT after Kam Curl intercepted a deep pass by Williams on the Bears’ first possession of the extra period. Stafford completed a 16-yard pass to Puka Nacua to get the Rams into field-goal range and set up the 245lbs Mevis, known as the “Thiccer Kicker,” for the game-ending kick. He was mobbed by teammates while a crowd that was rocking earlier watched in near silence.

Sirens end Montreal’s win streak for victory in front of record crowd of 17,000 for women’s hockey

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 04:20

Kristýna Kaltounková and Anne Cherkowski each scored a goal, Kayle Osborne had 31 saves and the New York Sirens beat the Montreal Victoire 2-1 on Sunday at Capital One Arena as part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour.

New York Sirens celebrate goal during the PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Montréal Victoire January 18 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington DC.

New York Sirens forward Casey O'Brien (26) skates skates up ice during the PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Montréal Victoire January 18 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington DC.

Syria president claims ‘victory for all’ as ceasefire with Kurdish-led force announced

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 03:47

Government’s truce with Syrian Democratic Forces follows advance on Kurdish-held areas amid struggle to control entire country

The Syrian government on Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the north-east for over a decade.

The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push by government forces towards the east. The SDF appeared to have largely retreated after initial clashes on a tense frontline area in eastern Aleppo province.

At least 20 killed in high-speed train derailment, crash in southern Spain

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 01:00

The evening train between Malaga and Madrid went off the rails and slammed into a train coming from Madrid to Huelva, according to the Spanish rail operator Adif.

Emergency personnel attend to a derailed train at night in Adamuz, Spain.

Emergency personnel at the scene of a train accident in Adamuz, Spain, at night.

Emergency personnel and others working around a derailed train at night.

Passengers wait in the hall of Madrid train station following the announcement of suspended service due to a train derailment in Cordoba.

Man and woman comforting another woman, with one wearing a red vest from the emergency services.

Passengers stand in the hall of Madrid train station after service was suspended due to a train derailment.

Patriots take down Texans in turnover-filled affair to reach AFC title game

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 00:54

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws in the first quarter in an AFC Divisional Round game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium.

Carlton Davis III #7 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Houston Texans during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026.

K'lavon Chaisson #44 of the New England Patriots sacks C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026.

Venus Williams spoils historic Australian Open match with epic third set collapse

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 00:50

Ranked No. 576 and playing on a wild-card entry, Venus Williams led 4-0 in the third set Sunday before Olga Danilovic rallied to win six straight games — getting the vital break in the extra-long, next-to-last game — for a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Venus Williams reacting to a point during a tennis match.

Venus Williams hitting a return shot in a tennis match.

Olga Danilovic celebrates her victory at the Australian Open.

Patriots torment Stroud to beat Texans and set up AFC championship with Broncos

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

19 janvier 2026 à 00:38

Houston Texans 16-28 New England Patriots
New England intercept Houston QB four times
Broncos and Patriots will play for place in Super Bowl

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of CJ Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years, where they will play the Denver Broncos.

In Mike Vrabel’s first season as head coach, the Patriots will make their 16th conference championship game appearance and first since their run to their sixth Super Bowl title under Bill Belichick in the 2018 season. New England have won their last nine divisional round games.

Maye finished 16 of 27 for 179 yards, but had an interception and fumbled four times, losing two in cold conditions as snow and rain fell throughout the game. One of Maye’s fumbles set up Houston’s first touchdown.

Photos show wildfires burning in Chile

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 22:10

Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left several people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes, authorities said.

Drones cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 21:06

More than 200,000 households in the Russia-held part of Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region had no electricity on Sunday, according to the Kremlin-installed local governor.

Pedestrians walk past running power generators during heavy frost in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

People walking on a snowy street in Kyiv during heavy frost.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on while a soldier salutes in the background.

Pedestrians walk past running power generators during heavy frost in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir at San Francisco memorial

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 10:51

Fans carried long-stemmed red roses, placing some at an altar filled with photos and candles. They wrote notes on colored paper, professing their love and thanking him for the journey.

A photo of Bob Weir is displayed on a makeshift memorial at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco.

John Mayer performs during a public memorial for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir in San Francisco on Jan. 17, 2026.

Thousands of Grateful Dead fans gathered at a public memorial for guitarist Bob Weir on Jan. 17, 2026.

Joan Baez speaks to a crowd of thousands of Grateful Dead fans after the death of Bob Weir.

Grateful dead fan Sarah Black holds a rose during a public memorial for Bob Weir.

The Bay Area native joined the Grateful Dead — originally the Warlocks — in 1965 in San Francisco at just 17 years old.

Saturday’s celebration brought plenty of fans with long dreadlocks and wearing tie-dye clothing, some using walkers.

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart hugs daughter Reya Hart during the memorial for Bob Weir.

But there were also young couples, men in their 20s and a father who brought his 6-year-old son in order to pass on to the next generation a love of live music and the tight-knit Deadhead community.

Bob Weir's wife Natascha Weir speaks alongside his daughters Chloe Weir and Monet Weir at the public memorial.

Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launchpad in preparation for astronaut flight

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 10:44

First journey around moon with astronauts in more than 50 years could blast off in February

Nasa’s giant new moon rocket has moved to the launchpad in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century. The trip could blast off in February.

The 98-metre (322ft) rocket began its 1mph (1.6km/h) creep from Kennedy Space Center’s vehicle assembly building at daybreak. The trek of 4 miles took until nightfall.

Seahawks dominate 49ers to reach first NFC title game since 2014

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 05:47

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Seahawks advanced to the NFC title game with a dominant 41-6 win over the 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) reacts with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) trails on the play during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is strip sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field.

Broncos nip Bills in OT thriller to advance to AFC championship

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 02:38

Bo Nix led the Broncos into position for Wil Lutz's 24-yard field goal that sent Denver to the AFC championship game with a 33-30 win over the Bills.

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'quan McMillian reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks during overtime of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws during the fourth quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High.

Australia dominate snowboard halfpipe as Scotty James wins final World Cup before Olympics

The Guardian

Par :Australian Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 02:32

Valentino Guseli takes bronze and NZ’s Campbell Melville Ives silver
More medals in bobsleigh and snowboard cross ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

Snowboard king Scotty James has dazzled to reign supreme in the last World Cup halfpipe event before the Olympics, where he’ll be seeking an elusive gold medal.

On a big day for Australia’s Olympic hopes, James sent a clear message to rivals as he won the prestigious Laax Open in Switzerland for a third consecutive time and fifth time in total, while young countryman Valentino Guseli was third.

Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

The Guardian

Par :Luca Ittimani and Australian Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 06:47

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near Wollongong

Summer storms on Australia’s east coast have claimed one life and threatened dozens more as flood waters rise.

Residents and holidaymakers were evacuated from Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney’s northern beaches overnight on Saturday, but were told they could return on Sunday.

Pair of avalanches leaves 5 skiers dead in Austria

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

17 janvier 2026 à 21:42

Five skiers have been killed in a pair of avalanches in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria on Saturday, authorities said.

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Rescuers search for people after an avalanche in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria.

‘I’m back’: Damien Martyn out of hospital after surviving meningitis

The Guardian

Par :Australian Associated Press

17 janvier 2026 à 11:14

Former Australia batter given a ‘50/50 chance of surviving’
Spent eight days in induced coma

Damien Martyn has said he is back after overcoming a meningitis scare, which he said took his life out of his hands.

In a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, the former Australia batter said he was given a 50% chance to live after battling the disease, which causes an infection and swelling of fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The 54-year-old was put into an induced coma on 27 December and was fighting for his life in a Gold Coast intensive care unit until he woke eight days later.

Illinois surgeon indicted for double homicide of ex-wife and husband

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

16 janvier 2026 à 23:40

Grand jury in Ohio charged Michael David McKee, 39, with aggravated murder and burglary for fatal shootings

An Ohio grand jury has indicted an Illinois surgeon in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her dentist husband, who were killed in their Columbus home in December in a case that initially generated nationwide mystery.

Court records show a Franklin county grand jury charged Michael David McKee on 16 January with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm suppressor.

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