WELLINGTON, New Zealand — From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular ...

Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and ...

Revellers across the world watched spectacular firework displays as they welcomed 2025 and waved goodbye to a year marked by ...

From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris and Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world have welcomed 2025 with spectacular light ...

Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and ...

Cities around the world are readying to ring in the New Year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions, ...

Countries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours ...

From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces ...

In Sri Lanka, people gathered at Buddhist temples to light oil lamps and incense sticks and pray. In Dubai, thousands attended a fireworks show at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper.

UPDATE: At least three women were killed in the New Year’s Eve explosion — and officials warned the toll was likely to rise. But whether the tragedy will be enough to change laws and behavior ...