The unpublished black and white picture was taken by photographer Warren Richardson on August 28 near the border crossing point at Roszke in Hungary as migrants tried to reach Europe before authorities completed a secure fence along the length of the country's border with Serbia.

Several winners in the news categories focused on the migrant crisis and one of its causes - the war in Syria

The contest drew 82,951 images from 5,775 photographers.

Following are photographs recognized at the contest

Category: Spot News Stories

The aftermath of airstrikes in the rebel-held city of Douma and rural town of Hamouria in Syria, 2015

Category: General News Singles
An ISIS fighter is treated at a Kurdish hospital on Aug. 1 in Hasaka, Syria.

Category: General News Stories
Photos of Europe’s refugee crisis brought forth daring shots like this one.

Category: Sports Singles
A skier bails at the FIS World Championships.

Category: Sports Stories
A small-town Russian hockey team plays in Vetluga, Russia.

Category: Contemporary Issues Singles
A pollution haze is captured in Tianjin, China.

Category: Contemporary Issues Singles
“Talibes, Modern-Day Slaves,” in Senegal.

Category: Daily Life Singles
“China’s Coal Addiction” frames everyday life next to the country’s infamous smog.

Category: Daily Life Stories
“An Antarctic Advantage—Countries Rush for Upper Hand in Antarctica.”

Category: People Singles
“Waiting to Register” in Slovenia

“Tough Times for Orangutans—as exciting new research emerges, threats keep increasing”

Category: Long-Term Projects

“The Battle Within: Sexual Assault in America’s Military”