January 14, 2026, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: In the immediate wake of reports citing an ICE involved shooting on the North Side of Minneapolis agents secured a perimeter and fired multiple rounds of tear gas, pepper balls and flash bangs.
On Friday, January 16, 2026, firefighters from the Berlin Fire Department searched for a person in the icy waters of Lietzensee in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district. Emergency crews illuminated the frozen lake and deployed a helicopter during the operation. The search was later ended without anyone being located.
January 16, 2026, Concord, NC, USA: A group of about two dozen Buddhist monks continues their long journey toward the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., after setting out from Fort Worth, Texas, in late October. The march, spanning ten states, aims to promote a message of peace and nonviolence, following the teachings of the Buddha.
ICE CRACKDOWN CRISIS IN THE US • IRANIAN PROTESTERS MASSACRED • GAZA FACES HARSH WINTER • GOLDEN GLOBE STARS SHINE •
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, showcasing images from January 10-16, 2026 “The best two minutes you’ll spend on the internet today!”
#zumapress #photojournalism
ZUMA PHOTOGRAPHERS Featured: Omar Ashtawy, Jonathan Brady, Ringo Chiu, Dave Decker, Marco Di Gianvito, Mike Egerton, Francesco Fotia, Florent Gooden, Burt Harris, Krista Kennell, Alex Kormann, Mathias Mandl, Julien Mattia, Robert Michael, Yui Mok, Catherine Nance, Marcin Nowak, Lev Radin, Thomas J. Russo, Armando L. Sanchez, Kevin Sullivan
ZUMA is looking for images of Ouma Katrina Esau, the last queen of the San tribe, who is the last speaker of N|uu, the tongue of the San, who have lived in the country that is now South Africa for more than 20,000 years.
Please submit to the ftp as usual and email licensing@zumapress.com
Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #1023 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY January 13, 2026: ‘LAST TO LEAVE: Evacuating Civilians Under Fire’ by ZUMA Press photographer in Ukraine Francisco Richart: As Russia continues pressing its attacks into Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, a special police unit known as the White Angels faces an increasingly daunting mission: Rescuing the last civilian holdouts from villages under heavy fire and getting them to safer regions. Evacuations in Ukraine’s Sumy region, especially for the elderly, have been challenging due to constant Russian attacks, with residents often refusing to leave, leading to difficult rescues by groups like the ”White Angels” and Red Cross. Many elderly become trapped, facing abduction risks, as seen in Hrabovske where older residents were taken to Russia. Humanitarian efforts focus on providing transport and aid for those evacuating, with UNHCR and partners assisting with transit centers, despite ongoing risks and limited capacity for specialized care for the aging population. Welcome to ‘LAST TO LEAVE: Evacuating Civilians Under Fire’
The Iranian community in Spain demonstrated in front of Madrid City Hall, demanding the return to Iran and the reinstatement of Reza Pahlavi, the heir and son of the last Shah of Persia, who has been in the United States since the Islamic Revolution that ousted his father.
January 10, 2026, Tehran, Iran: Iranian protesters demonstrate at Marzdaran Boulevard in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started in late December at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in response to worsening economic conditions. They then spread to universities and other cities, with the slogans evolving from economic grievances to political and anti-government demands.