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Photography

The Week in Pictures: The Pope in Africa; Russian strike in Kiev

Pope Leo XIV (3rd R) releases a white dove after he met with the community of Bamenda at Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, on the fourth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 16, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Pope Leo XIV (3rd R) releases a white dove after he met with the community of Bamenda at Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, on the fourth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 16, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training

Among the equipment used by the Artemis crew to capture breathtaking views, was an iPhone.
Among the equipment used by the Artemis crew to capture breathtaking views, was an iPhone.

The Week in Pictures: Military conscription in Bangkok; Katseye in California

TOPSHOT - A man reacts after picking a red ballot, meaning mandatory enlistment, during the Thai military conscription drawing at Watmatchantikaram School in Bangkok on April 7, 2026. (Photo by chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM / AFP)
TOPSHOT - A man reacts after picking a red ballot, meaning mandatory enlistment, during the Thai military conscription drawing at Watmatchantikaram School in Bangkok on April 7, 2026. (Photo by chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM / AFP)

‘Really bad photographer wanted’: Icelandair challenges netizens to take a bad photo of Iceland

While this June photography assignment may appear simple, Icelandair insists upon the difficulty of taking really bad photos in the Nordic country.
While this June photography assignment may appear simple, Icelandair insists upon the difficulty of taking really bad photos in the Nordic country.

Arts Picks

Objectifs’ 8th Documentary Award shows highlight regional photographers and communities

Indonesian photographer Husna focuses on the signature Muslim headgear in Hijab/I.
Indonesian photographer Husna focuses on the signature Muslim headgear in Hijab/I.

Singapore’s first 24-hour emergency medicine unit gets new home

The Week in Pictures: Displaced people in Beirut; Good Friday service in Sydney

A family stand next to a fire outside their tent, at a temporary encampment for displaced people, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A family stand next to a fire outside their tent, at a temporary encampment for displaced people, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Pet portraiture gets popular with pawrents

Tonya and Larry Smith hold a commissioned portrait of their King Charles Spaniel, Rusty, who passed away in November at their home in Quitman, Ga., on March 19, 2026. Commissioned pet portraits have been around for centuries, but now they’re reaching a much wider clientele. (Erich Martin/The New York Times)
Tonya and Larry Smith hold a commissioned portrait of their King Charles Spaniel, Rusty, who passed away in November at their home in Quitman, Ga., on March 19, 2026. Commissioned pet portraits have been around for centuries, but now they’re reaching a much wider clientele. (Erich Martin/The New York Times)

When heart meets action: Shining a light on social work excellence in Singapore

Senior Social Worker Zoe Tee (right), 34, during an animal assisted intervention session with Goay Zhen Yi, 16, on March 7, 2026.
Senior Social Worker Zoe Tee (right), 34, during an animal assisted intervention session with Goay Zhen Yi, 16, on March 7, 2026.

Silent stewards of history: Meet the caretakers of Kranji War Memorial

Mr Ben Lim, 53, the Singapore country manager at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, casts a shadow against the wall bearing the names of World War II casualties during the light-up of the Kranji War Memorial at 1am on Aug 16, 2025, as part of the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day commemoration. The timing coincides with the lighting up of memorials across the United Kingdom. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 
Mr Ben Lim, 53, the Singapore country manager at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, casts a shadow against the wall bearing the names of World War II casualties during the light-up of the Kranji War Memorial at 1am on Aug 16, 2025, as part of the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day commemoration. The timing coincides with the lighting up of memorials across the United Kingdom. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.