News :
Pictures covering (major) news topics and their aftermaths, in such areas as politics, economics, conflict, social tension, relief and reconstruction work, and crime.
Environment :
Pictures documenting issues affecting people’s lives and society today, relating to social, environmental, health, other such areas.
Sport :
Pictures capturing defining moments during major sporting events or top-level contests.
Economy :
Pictures documenting issues affecting people’s lives and society today relating to the economy or economical issues.
Feature :
Series of five pictures about a defined subject. Pictures must be placed in a precise order to make sense.