World Press Photo

Two women run with a bucket of water to help fight a wildfire in Carballeda de Avia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain on 17 August 2025.

‘Burned Land’, by Brais Lorenzo, @EFEnotitias, @revista5W, @el_pais, was awarded in the #WPPh2026 Contest. Learn more:
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We’re thrilled to present our Open Studio and Public Program, taking place on 7 November at Access Art Space in Cairo, Egypt, from 11.00 - 19.00.

We hope to see you there! Entry is free and reservations are not required. Find out more about the program: worldpressphoto.org/calendar/2026/…

Join us today at 16.00 CET / 17.00 EET for a livestream event of the 2026 Joop Swart Masterclass Presentations.

Don’t miss this chance to see the participants' projects for the first time, and to hear directly from them about their work: youtube.com/watch?v=S7I82Y…

The 2026 Joop Swart Masterclass participants are in Cairo for the in-person element of this year's program!

Join us on 5 Nov at 16.00 CET / 17.00 EET for a livestream of their presentations, showcasing what they have been busy with over the last 6 months: worldpressphoto.org/calendar/2026/…

Introducing the #WPPh2027 Contest global jury chair: Maye-E Wong, Senior Editor for Wider Image and Special Projects at @reuters!

The 2027 Contest opens for entries on 1 December! Learn more: worldpressphoto.org/contest/2027