{"id":13147,"date":"2026-01-01T03:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T03:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/watch-london-cheer-in-2026-as-clocks-strike-midnight-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T03:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T03:36:08","slug":"watch-london-cheer-in-2026-as-clocks-strike-midnight-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/watch-london-cheer-in-2026-as-clocks-strike-midnight-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch London cheer in 2026, as clocks strike midnight in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"Hy4HP DDAG1 Wf6Y9\" data-testid=\"body-content\" readability=\"32.464675892207\">\n<div class=\"kUHzD noPrint\">\n<div class=\"Zgwz6\" readability=\"5.5024390243902\">\n<div class=\"a6ShP WaJMq\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><button class=\"XsMHX j7Zux\" data-ffx-event-action=\"cta click\" data-ffx-event-category=\"component\" data-ffx-event-label=\"font size normal\" data-ffx-event-value=\"0\" data-ffx-hittype=\"event\">Normal text size<\/button><button class=\"GGU-4\" data-ffx-event-action=\"cta click\" data-ffx-event-category=\"component\" data-ffx-event-label=\"font size large\" data-ffx-event-value=\"0\" data-ffx-hittype=\"event\">Larger text size<\/button><button class=\"Jftp7\" data-ffx-event-action=\"cta click\" data-ffx-event-category=\"component\" data-ffx-event-label=\"font size extra large\" data-ffx-event-value=\"0\" data-ffx-hittype=\"event\">Very large text size<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>More than 100,000 people have gathered along the River Thames in London to hear the city&rsquo;s iconic Big Ben ring in the new year and watch a colourful explosion of fireworks synched to each chime.<\/p>\n<p>From Paris to Dubai to Sydney, crowds have marked the start of 2026 with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or drumming, but other cities have taken a more subdued approach, with some events cancelled due to security concerns, including a concert traditionally held along the Champs-Elysees.<\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong also held limited celebrations following the fire that ripped through an apartment complex, killing 161 people, in late November.<\/p>\n<p>This is how other cities around the world have celebrated over the past 24 hours, as the new year has touched upon their time zone. New York will hit midnight at 4pm AEDT today.<\/p>\n<h3>Auckland (10pm Wednesday AEDT)<\/h3>\n<p>Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand&rsquo;s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major world city to greet the new year at a celebration dampened by rain. The five-minute display involved 3500 fireworks launched from various floors of the 240-metre Sky Tower.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DleOj\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"adWrapper IMjKL noPrint\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"CtZLl\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Hy4HP DDAG1 Wf6Y9\" data-testid=\"body-content\" readability=\"29\">\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/12-weeks-jail-for-school-it-support-technician-who-took-upskirt-videos-of-teachers\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">&lt;div&gt;12 weeks' jail for school IT support technician who took upskirt videos of teachers&lt;\/div&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>All eyes were on Sydney Harbour on New Year&rsquo;s Eve, where, weeks on from the Bondi attack, hundreds of thousands of people observed a minute&rsquo;s silence for the victims.<\/p>\n<p>The crowd held their phone torch lights aloft at 11pm AEDT while a menorah was projected onto the Harbour Bridge&rsquo;s pylons and a dove with the words &ldquo;peace&rdquo; and &ldquo;unity&rdquo; were displayed. The silent reflection contrasted with the brilliant firework display that rang out across the world-famous harbour at midnight.<\/p>\n<p>There was a heavy security presence throughout the festivities, with thousands of armed police in attendance to ensure the crowds were safe. Many officers openly carried rapid-fire rifles, a first for the event.<\/p>\n<p>In Melbourne, hundreds of thousands braved a cold evening to watch fireworks displays across the city to ring in the new year. The seven-minute fireworks shows lit up the sky across Melbourne, first at 9.30pm, then the main show at midnight &ndash; a spectacular display along the Yarra River.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DleOj\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"adWrapper IMjKL noPrint\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"CtZLl\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Hy4HP DDAG1 Wf6Y9\" data-testid=\"body-content\" readability=\"16\">\n<h3>Tokyo (2am Thursday AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1.5\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.09%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.09%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.09%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.09%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People strike a giant bell to celebrate the New Year at the Zojoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo.\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.09,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.09%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.09%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/730b772a3e59ec892714b60baf2f87043efff453 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"3\">\n<p><span class>People strike a giant bell to celebrate the New Year at the Zojoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Japan, where fireworks aren&rsquo;t a traditional part of festivities, temple bells rang across the country. Others ate noodles in a traditional wish for long life because of the noodles&rsquo; shape.<\/p>\n<h3>Seoul (2am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1.5\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People gathered to celebrate at the annual bell-tolling ceremony at the Bosingak Pavilion in Seoul.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.126,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/b11fe5fd9519aea51b15a3ab69d7415a1ea51921 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"3\">\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/migrant-acquitted-in-first-trial-over-us-border-military-zones\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones<\/span><\/a><\/div><p><span class>People gathered to celebrate at the annual bell-tolling ceremony at the Bosingak Pavilion in Seoul.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1.5\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.138%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.138%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.138%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.138%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drones light up the night sky to celebrate the New Year in Busan, South Korea.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.138,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.138%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.138%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/6d22a996560ccc081ed1c5afda9dc244b63e011a 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"3\">\n<p><span class>Drones light up the night sky to celebrate the New Year in Busan, South Korea.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thousands gathered at the Bosingak bell pavilion in Seoul, where a bronze bell was struck 33 times at midnight &ndash; a tradition rooted in Buddhist cosmology, symbolising the 33 heavens. The chimes are believed to dispel misfortune and welcome peace and prosperity for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DleOj\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"adWrapper IMjKL noPrint\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"CtZLl\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Hy4HP DDAG1 Wf6Y9\" data-testid=\"body-content\" readability=\"12\">\n<h3>Hong Kong (3am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1.5\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People pose for photographs at Lan Kwai Fong to celebrate the start of 2026 in the Central district of Hong Kong.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.168,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/164babbe2da2adf176d2258dab095efe5a74ca0e 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"3\">\n<p><span class>People pose for photographs at Lan Kwai Fong to celebrate the start of 2026 in the Central district of Hong Kong.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The countdown clocks were projected on the buildings in Hong Kong&rsquo;s Central district.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.168,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/4bfa0ce177a1d7ca39bd0131dab638a56be713cb 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>The countdown clocks were projected on the buildings in Hong Kong&rsquo;s Central district.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Hong Kong, the annual New Year&rsquo;s fireworks display was called off after the Wang Fuk Court blaze &ndash; the city&rsquo;s worst fire in decades. Instead, a light show with the theme of &ldquo;New hopes, new beginnings&rdquo; transformed facades in the Central district.<\/p>\n<h3>Beijing (3am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"2\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.098%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.098%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.098%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.098%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drummers ring in the new year at the Juyongguan Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing, China.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.098,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.098%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.098%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/af8735df385c0e31ebed5c277e94938856179fb1 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"4\">\n<p><span class>Drummers ring in the new year at the Juyongguan Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing, China.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.114%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.114%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.114%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.114%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Revellers film falling balloons as they celebrate the countdown in Beijing.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.114,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.114%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.114%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/958daa5c3304175610c9ff8c2e92334db4f5673d 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>Revellers film falling balloons as they celebrate the countdown in Beijing.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DleOj\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"adWrapper IMjKL noPrint\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"CtZLl\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Hy4HP DDAG1 Wf6Y9\" data-testid=\"body-content\" readability=\"25\">\n<p>There were celebrations at the Juyong Pass, at the Great Wall of China just outside Beijing, with drummers and a display of computer-generated horses shown over part of the Wall<\/p>\n<p>Revellers wore headgear and waved boards emblazoned with &ldquo;2026&rdquo; and the symbol of a horse. February will mark the arrival of the Year of the Horse on the Chinese lunar calendar.<\/p>\n<h3>Jakarta and Bali (4am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<p>Cities around Indonesia scaled back festivities in solidarity with communities devastated by floods and landslides in parts of Sumatra island a month ago, claiming more than 1100 lives. Concerts and fireworks on the tourist island of Bali were replaced with a cultural event featuring traditional dances.<\/p>\n<h3>Dubai (7am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Burj Khalifa in Dubai at midnight.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.126,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.126%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/1b27533eef195d3132ba2778ea2f78a72d5c31d8 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>The Burj Khalifa in Dubai at midnight.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A light show with somersaulting jet skis twinkled in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as fireworks exploded around the Burj Khalifa, the world&rsquo;s tallest building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DleOj\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"adWrapper IMjKL noPrint\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"CtZLl\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Hy4HP DDAG1 Wf6Y9\" data-testid=\"body-content\" readability=\"73.496409335727\">\n<h3>Moscow (8am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A police officer walks in the closed Red Square on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.108,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/3c2e9ab75ce869fdd5a99af19185f8a75aed38df 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>A police officer walks in the closed Red Square on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Security was high at Red Square.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.099,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/475d442f3a9702ab8954f150e5ef855ac0711bf8 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>Security was high at Red Square.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Russians celebrated in snowy Moscow, but at Red Square, firework displays were cancelled and the square itself was closed to visitors until 8am on January 1 because of enhanced security.<\/p>\n<h3>Kyiv (9am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<p>Many Ukrainians lamented that after nearly four years of conflict with Russia, peace still seemed a distant prospect. But wrapped up warm and visiting a Christmas tree set up in front of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, nine-year-old Olesia was more optimistic. &ldquo;I think there will be peace in the new year,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<h3>Gaza (9am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The sun sets behind war-damaged buildings in Gaza City on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.1,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/2dc7a19ab5c6c470eb88ecfd205548fa24774289 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>The sun sets behind war-damaged buildings in Gaza City on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Gaza, Palestinians said they hoped the new year brought an end to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. &ldquo;The war humiliated us,&rdquo; said Mirvat Abed Al-Aal, displaced from the southern city of Rafah.<\/p>\n<h3>Berlin (10am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.129%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_8%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.129%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_8%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.129%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_8%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.129%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_8%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fireworks burst above the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.129,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_8,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.129%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_8%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.129%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_8%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/4fb6aa21c097cb6eebe4c6894d7e5e643a18730f 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>Fireworks burst above the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Berliners took selfies and made snowmen in front of the German capital&rsquo;s iconic Brandenburg Gate, where a laser show dazzled revellers at the &ldquo;Yeah 26&rdquo; event.<\/p>\n<h3>Rome (10am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1.5\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing after a moment of prayer in front of the nativity scene at St Peter&rsquo;s Square at the Vatican.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.108,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.108%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/ef3b687596126d5ad438ebe86fa350451cf6b9d4 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"3\">\n<p><span class>Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing after a moment of prayer in front of the nativity scene at St Peter&rsquo;s Square at the Vatican.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV closed out the year with a plea for the city of Rome to welcome foreigners and the fragile.<\/p>\n<h3>Paris (10am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A light show is projected on the Arc de Triomphe.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.1,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/68fa6f9b70f0f03038a0b1d41e63b7b439972178 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"2\">\n<p><span class>A light show is projected on the Arc de Triomphe.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Paris, revellers converged around the glittering Champs-Elysees avenue, despite the cancellation of a New Year&rsquo;s Eve concert. Taissiya Girda, a 27-year-old tourist from Kazakhstan, expressed hope for a calmer 2026. &ldquo;I would like to see happy people around me, no war anywhere,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Russia, Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, I want everybody to be happy and in peace.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h3>London (11am AEDT)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_2ZLD6 U-JKO\" readability=\"1.5\"><picture class><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.122%2C$multiply_1.0582%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.122%2C$multiply_2.1164%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb 2x\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.122%2C$multiply_0.9206%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.122%2C$multiply_1.8413%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb 2x\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Mayor of London&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Eve Fireworks show is launched from the London Eye.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.122,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.122%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.122%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/5a22ea79dd7223faf2a5409cd7c658134f4284bb 2x\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"jg6iR\" readability=\"3\">\n<p><span class>The Mayor of London&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Eve Fireworks show is launched from the London Eye.<\/span><cite class><span class=\"ag1eF\">Credit: <\/span>Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The iconic bongs of Big Ben rang in the new year, the BBC reported, as fireworks blasted up around London&rsquo;s famous Eye ferris wheel. That was followed by music from a playlist of some of the UK&rsquo;s biggest moments of the year with the top songs from 2025.<\/p>\n<h3>Still to come<\/h3>\n<p>Police in New York City have planned additional anti-terrorism measures at the Times Square ball drop at midnight (4pm AEDT), with &ldquo;mobile screening teams&rdquo;. It was not in response to a specific threat, according to NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wekbt JWiCP tcU5i\"><span class=\"EaK8B\"><\/span><span class=\"q4Eba\">Loading<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>After the ball drops it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue, to mark the country&rsquo;s upcoming 250th birthday. And Zohran Mamdani will take his oath of office at midnight on a centuries-old Koran &ndash; marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam&rsquo;s holy text to be sworn in &ndash; at a ceremony in a long-closed subway station beneath City Hall.<\/p>\n<p>On Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, staging was being set up for a massive music and fireworks party known as Reveillon. Organisers were hoping to beat their 2024 Guinness World Record for the biggest New Year&rsquo;s Eve celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AP, Reuters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Get a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what&rsquo;s making headlines around the world. Sign up for our weekly What in the World newsletter.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><sub>Watch London cheer in 2026, as clocks strike midnight in Europe<\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size More than 100,000 people have gathered along the River Thames in London to hear the city&rsquo;s iconic Big Ben ring in the new year and watch a colourful explosion of fireworks synched to each chime. 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