This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

Tamil short-tail congers live on the “sandy bottom of shallow waters” and are “carnivores, mostly (feeding) on small ...

The natural world is full of awe-inspiring moments, but few are lucky enough to witness them firsthand. That’s where talented ...

Some people think wild horses embody beauty, while others prefer a majestic bald eagle soaring through the sky. Here are some ...