The Daily Standard has published our selection of 'World Pictures' for almost ten years. It started as a result of seeing so many pictures on the Associated Press wire service that illustrate breaking news, current events, natural wonders, foreign cultures and the human condition. But most of these images could never have fit in our print edition. As of a week ago, The Daily Standard switched to a tier of service from the AP more appropriate for a newspaper of our size. Unfortunately this tier does not have carte blanche access to AP pictures, and we will be retiring our 'World Pictures' feature. Thank you for learning about our world with us through 'World Picts'.
--Jason Snyder,
Webmaster, The Daily Standard
Monday, July 15th, 2024
Firemen douse a wildfire in Howick, near Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. South Africa's emergency services said Monday, July 15, 2024, that several firefighters have died battling a bushfire in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province and another few are in a critical condition. Authorities said they suspect that Sunday's fire may have been started by poachers trying to trap animals to kill. (AP Photo) (AP Photo)