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September 19, 2026, Mikulov, Czech Republic: Hot air balloons flying over the Holy Hill in Mikulov during the week of the 6th “Mikulovské Balonobrani” (Mikulov Balloon Festival). A collection of hot air balloons will be taking part in this event in Mikulov, located in Moravia in the Czech Republic, on the border with Austria. Hot air balloons flying over the Holy Hill in Mikulov during the week of the 6th “Mikulovské Balonobrani” (Mikulov Balloon Festival). A collection of hot air balloons will be taking part in this event in Mikulov, located in Moravia in the Czech Republic, on the border with Austria. Hot air balloons launch at sunrise, when ideal flight conditions create strong thermal currents. Pilots skillfully use these natural air streams to gain altitude with minimal fuel consumption. Passengers enjoy breathtaking views of the South Moravian landscape at sunrise. Hot air balloons launch at sunrise, when ideal flight conditions create strong thermal currents. Pilots skillfully use these natural air streams to gain altitude with minimal fuel .

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September 21, 2026, Diyarbakir, Turkey: A water frog is seen in an area of the Hevsel Gardens located in southeastern Turkey. Known for their rich biodiversity and abundant food resources, the Hevsel Gardens are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Credit Image: © Dogan Evsan/ZUMA Press Wire)

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September 24, 2026, Seattle, Washington, USA: Jamani, a critically endangered western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), cradles her foster infant, Oku, at the Woodland Park Zoo on World Gorilla Day 2026. The zoo facilitated a ”swapsies” cooperative parenting arrangement in which Jamani fosters Oku, while Oku’s birth mother fosters Jamani’s biological baby. (Credit Image: © Shane Srogi/ZUMA Press Wire)

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Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press

Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press

RUSSIAN BOMBS SCORCH UKRAINE • CRISIS CONTINUES IN GAZA UN HOSTS WORLD LEADERS • ASIAN GAMES IN FULL SWING

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.

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ZUMA PHOTOGRAPHERS Featured: Chandra Bahadur Ale, Ioannis Alexopoulos, Wang Fei, Zhang Haobo, Dan Herrick, Owen Humphreys, Nasser Ishtayeh, Cameron Jones-Manley, Matt Kaminsky, Marek Ladzinski, Piovanotto Marco, Jeff Moore, Keito Newman, Mikael Ona, Bilal Osama, Andrew Parsons, Chris Riha, Sunil Sharma, Dmytro Smolienko, Lorena Sopana, Tim Sudduth, Mikhail Tereshchenko, Jia Yuchen, Basit Zargar

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Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press

Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press

Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #1055 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY September 22, 2026: ‘Homefront FRONTLINE’ by ZUMA Press partner agency Ukrinform photographer Viacheslav Madiievskyi: In the forests and training fields of Kharkiv, the line between civilian life and national defense continues to blur as everyday citizens step up to protect their communities. The Kharkiv Regional Centre for Training Citizens for National Resistance prepares local civilians for regional defense. Since early 2026, the facility has trained 1,150 people ranging from shopkeepers to office workers, with skills from weapon handling to life-saving combat first aid. Instructed by experienced military veterans, the program combines basic infantry tactics and emergency medical training with modern technical skills like drone operation. establishing a practical blueprint for community-led security amid the ongoing war with Russia. Welcome to ‘Homefront FRONTLINE’

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