A haunting image of **nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour**, who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike, has won **World Press Photo of the Year for 2025**. Created by Samar Abu Elouf for the New York Times, it highlights the trauma of war on children. The contest featured 59,000 entries, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe. View the exhibition at MPB Gallery, London, from May 23 to August 25, 2025. Full details here: [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm347kpljko) #WorldPressPhoto #Photography #WarEffects #ChildTrauma #DocumentaryPhotography
2025 World Press Photo Contest: Winners revealed

A Palestinian child coping with amputation and a young Ukrainian girl traumatised by war are among the winning images.