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02/01/2026

Russia turns up the heat against Ukraine, as Ukraine president Zelenskyy drums up support in Europe the USA threatens to cut intelligence sharing in order to pressure Ukraine into negotiating a Trump brokered peace agreement: The DECEMBER 2025 Pictures Of the Month for is now published. PLEASE SHARE! www.thepicturesofthemonth.com

Sit back and enjoy “The Pictures of the Month” (POM) presented by Scott Mc Kiernan and ZUMA Press. ZUMA received over one million images shot by professional photographers, all shot in the month of December.

Photographers represented by ZUMA Press covered the four corners of the world to bring pictures that need to be seen! POM shows the best work of these photojournalists, documenting the most important events of the past month.

ZUMA Press Wire’s talented award-winning picture editing staff of Mark Avery, Jim Colton, Jessica Cotsonas, Robin Loznak, Scott Mc Kiernan, Julie Rogers, Ruaridh Stewart, Shalan Stewart, whom with the fine ZUMA support staff: Florence Combes, John Collett, Katrina Kochneva, Pat Johnson, Julie Mason, Jeremy Mc Kiernan and Stan Sholik contributed to make this Lucie & Webby winning monthly movie possible. Hope you enjoy and then if so, pass the word to others :-)



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Aaron Chown • Abdul Kader Al Bay • Alexander Demyanchuk • Al Grillo • Amos Ben Gershom • Andrea Carrubba • Andy VonPip • Anke Waelischmiller • Anthony Devlin • Anthony Souffle • Atilano Garcia • Bernd Von Jutrczenka • Billy Bennight • Bonnie Cash • Brian Cahn • Carlos Jasso • Cecilia Fabiano • Christian Charisius • Cris Faga • Cristobal Basaure Araya • David Davies • David Inderlied • David Wegiel • Debajyoti Chakraborty • Diogo Baptista • Doug Peters • Eliot Blondet • Ethan Cairns • Faye Sadou • Federico Gambarini • Florent Gooden • Florian Poitout • Gene Blevins • Godfrey Pitt • Grigory Sysoev • Ian Stephen • Igor Onuchin • Israel Anta • James Petermeier • James Willoughby • Jane Barlow • Jason Walle • Jay Hirano • Jefferee Woo • Jeff Moore • Jeff Rivera • Jess Stiles • Jesus Vargas • Joel Marklund • Joey Sussman • John Wreford • Jonathan Alcorn • Juergen Tap • Jun Hyosang • Justin Cooper • Kay Blake • Kirill Kukhmar • Kobe Li • Kristina Kormilitsyna • Krisztian Elek • Lab Mo • Liam McBurney • Liang Zidong • Li Yunxi • M. Scott Brauer • Ma Jinrui • Marcin Cholewinski • Marco Bader • Marco Iacobucci • Edward Harris • Martyn Wheatley • Mathias Bergeld • Matthias Hauer • Matthias Oesterle • Md Rafayat Haque Khan • Mehmet Eser • Michael Kappeler • Michael Turner • Mickael Chavet • Mikael Ona • Milo Hess • Moiz Salhi • Muhammad Iqbal • Nancy Kaszerman • Niall Carson • Nina Prommer • Omar Ashtawy • Oscar Manuel Sanchez • Owen Humphreys • Patrick Pleul • Petr Kovalev • Prabhat Kumar Verma • Pu Xiaoxu • Raphael Lafargue • Rene Priebe • Ricardo Nogueira • Ringo Chiu • Robin Loznak • Rod Harbinson • Rolf Vennenbernd • Romeo T Guzman • Rouelle Umali • Scott Coleman • Scott Kinser • Scott Stuart • Sebastian Gollnow • Sergey Bobylev • Sergio Bisi • Serkan Senturk • Shao Tianli • Shiraaz Mohamed • Sofia Sandurskaya • Stefan Rousseau • Stephane Thomas • Stephen Lock • Toby Melville • Tomislav Georgiev • Uwe Anspach • Vladimir Gerdo • Vuk Valcic • Wang Gang • Yoav Ginsburg • Yousef Masoud • Yue Chenxing • Yuri Gripas • Zhang Chenlin • Zhang Yuheng • Zoraida Diaz

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31/12/2025

Scott Mc Kiernan presents zReportage.com Issue #1020 Story of the Week: Published TUESDAY, December 30, 2025: 'BROKEN FAMILIES' Pictures by 4 time Pulitzer Prize winning ZUMA Press photographer Carol Guzy: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) wait outside New York's immigration court to arrest individuals immediately after their hearings, often as people exit courtrooms turning routine check-ins into 'deportation traps' for migrants seeking asylum. Detentions lead to families being torn apart, causing immense trauma, as parents are suddenly gone, leaving children behind often without explanation or proper care. There is a vast political divide. Some participate in prayer walks and protests, decrying a lack of due process claiming troubling parallel's to fascism and authoritarianism. A woman screamed with indignation, 'We angry. We all angry out here.' Others applaud. Welcome to 'BROKEN FAMILIES'

http://zreportage.com/zReportage.html?num=1020

31/12/2025

Scott Mc Kiernan and ZUMA Press present some of the best images in news, sports, features and entertainment. See more at instagram.com/zumapress or at zuma24.com

30/12/2025

ZUMA Video: Berlin Zoo Warns New Year's Eve Fireworks can Distress Animals

On December 30, 2025, Zoo officials warn that New Year's Eve fireworks can cause significant stress to animals at the Berlin Zoological Garden, particularly sensitive species such as hoofed animals. Dr. Jennifer Hahn, Senior Curator at Zoo Berlin ( said many animals react fearfully to loud, unexpected noises they cannot associate with holiday celebrations. To reduce stress and prevent potential escapes, the zoo moves vulnerable and dangerous animals into indoor enclosures overnight. Zoo officials urged the public to show consideration and keep fireworks farther away from the zoo during year-end celebrations.

Soundbite translation (English – full)
Dr. Jennifer Hahn, Zoo Berlin:
“We have a very large variety of animals here at the zoo — around 1,000 species with about 18,000 individual animals. Naturally, different animals react very differently to New Year’s Eve. In the background you can see some hoofed animals, which are prey animals and generally more skittish than other species, making them especially sensitive to firecrackers and loud noises.

That’s why, as a zoo, we ask for greater consideration in the surrounding area — fewer fireworks and for people to set them off farther away from the zoo. We would also welcome a restricted zone nearby, simply so our animals can enjoy more peace during the night.

Animals, especially prey animals, are very easily frightened. When loud and unexpected noises occur, the animals don’t know — the way humans do — that it’s New Year’s Eve. They startle, become nervous, and instinctively try to flee.

That’s why we take specific precautions. All hoofed animals and potentially dangerous animals are moved into indoor enclosures overnight so they have a more protected space and to prevent any risk of escape. If fireworks were to cause damage and an outdoor enclosure were breached, this ensures that particularly dangerous animals cannot escape.”

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On December 30, 2025, Zoo officials warn that New Year's Eve fireworks can cause significant stress to animals at the Berlin Zoological Garden, particularly…

30/12/2025

ZUMA Video: Berlin Police Enforce Fireworks and Weapons Ban ahead of New Year's Eve

Police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are seen at Wittenbergplatz in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following an earlier emergency response at a nearby supermarket. Nearby on Buelowstraße, barriers and warning signs marked designated fireworks and weapons ban zones ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. Berlin police announced bans on fireworks, knives, and other weapons in several neighborhoods, including parts of Schoeneberg, Neukoelln, Kreuzberg, and Mitte. Authorities said the measures are intended to reduce injuries, fires, and violent incidents during year-end celebrations after serious damage caused by illegal fireworks in previous years.

Video Credit © Michael Kuenne/Presscov/ZUMA Press

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Police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are seen at Wittenbergplatz in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following an earlier emergency response…

29/12/2025

ZUMA Video: Festive Atmosphere On Christmas Eve In Syria

December 24, 2025, Damascus, Syria: Festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights.

Video Credit © Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ZUMA Press

Music Credit © Written by Dustin Ransom and Performed by Cast of Characters /Soundstripe

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December 24, 2025, Damascus, Damascus, Syria:  In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district,…

29/12/2025

ZUMA Video: Black Ice Disrupts Traffic in Berlin as Winter Conditions Worsen

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, icy road and sidewalk conditions in Berlin, Germany, created hazardous travel across the city as black ice formed during freezing temperatures. Berlin police said hundreds of traffic accidents were reported since Friday afternoon, with multiple injuries, as drivers and cyclists lost control on slick surfaces. Germany’s national weather service warned that freezing rain and over freezing moisture could keep conditions dangerous into the night.

Video Credit © Michael Kuenne/Presscov/ZUMA Press

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On Saturday, December 27, 2025, icy road and sidewalk conditions in Berlin, Germany, created hazardous travel across the city as black ice formed during freezing…

26/12/2025

ZUMA Pictures Of The Week 2025: Week 52 December 20-26

TRUMP ADDS HIS NAME TO JFK CENTER • MORE EPSTEIN FILES RELEASED • CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD •

Scott Mc Kiernan presents "The Pictures Of the Week" highlighting the best images from around the world by ZUMA Press contributors, curated by ZUMA Editor-at-large Jim Colton.

Enjoy thepicturesoftheweek.com 52, showcasing images from December 20-26, 2025 "The best two minutes you'll spend on the internet today!"


https://youtu.be/yxgDGnH_HSI

ZUMA PHOTOGRAPHERS Featured:
Ioannis Alexopoulos, Jane Barlow, Scott Coleman, Richard Ellis, Moritz Frankenberg, Mark Edward Harris, EVANDRO INETTI PHOTOREPORTER, Matic Klansek, Peter Kovalev, Robin Loznak, Liam Mcburney, Nikolai Mikhalchenko, Shiraaz Mohamed, Lucy North, Marcin Nowak, Stefan Rousseau, JC Ruiz, Moiz Salhi, Gent Shkullaku, Christoph Soeder, Aditya Sutanta, Daniel Torok, Yoshio Tsunoda, Prabhat Kumar Verma

26/12/2025

ZUMA Video: Powerful Holiday Storm hits California

December 24, 2025, Glendale, CA, A LA Park Ranger in FrogTown passes by a drainage culvert pouring into the unusually high LA River that threatens to flood portions of the city on Christmas Eve.

Video Credit © Amy Katz/ZUMA Press

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December 24, 2025, Glendale, CA, A LA Park Ranger in FrogTown passes by a drainage culvert pouring into the unusually high LA River that threatens to flood…