UK's 2026 New Year's Day Swim: Hundreds Take Icy Plunge
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
King Charles expresses profound sadness after a devastating fire at a Swiss Alps bar kills around 40 and injures 115. Read the latest on the Crans-Montana tragedy and the royal response.
At least 40 people killed in a horror fire at a Swiss Alps bar on New Year's Day. Swiss President calls it one of the nation's worst tragedies. Read the latest updates.
At least 40 people killed and 115 injured in a horrific fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Swiss President calls it one of the nation's worst tragedies. Read the full story.
A historic 19th-century church in Amsterdam was destroyed by a blaze sparked by fireworks. The tower collapsed as firefighters battled strong winds. Read the full report.
A historic 19th-century church in Amsterdam was engulfed by flames after a suspected firework strike. The tower collapsed as strong winds hampered fire crews. See the devastating footage.
A devastating fire at a Crans-Montana nightclub during New Year's celebrations has killed around 40 people and injured 115. Swiss police confirm the blaze was accidental.
A 16-year-old tells how he smashed a window to flee the deadly New Year's Day blaze at a Crans-Montana bar. Read his harrowing account of survival and loss.
Dozens are feared dead after a fire ripped through a crowded Alpine bar during New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Over 100 were injured in one of Switzerland's worst tragedies.
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
Shocking footage captures the moment a fire erupted in a Swiss ski resort bar during New Year's Eve, leaving many dead and scores injured. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
A devastating New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left around 40 dead and 100 injured. Survivors suggest a birthday candle ignited the blaze. Read the latest updates.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were up with newborn Ziggy while stars like Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Hurley partied. See how UK celebrities welcomed 2026.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in the Swiss Alps ski resort of Crans-Montana has left several dozen dead and over a hundred injured. Emergency services deployed helicopters and ambulances to the scene.
Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.
A deadly explosion and fire ripped through a popular bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year celebrations. Several fatalities confirmed as emergency services respond.
A major fire at a New Year's Eve celebration in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left several people dead and others injured. Follow the latest updates on this tragic incident.
Sydney Harbour Bridge erupted in a breathtaking pyrotechnic display to welcome 2026. Watch the stunning video showcasing Australia's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations.
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Hong Kong will not hold its traditional New Year fireworks after a devastating apartment fire killed 161 people. Discover how the city plans to mark the occasion instead.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
A woman has tragically died after a fire ripped through a bungalow in Sheffield. Emergency services rushed to Hardy Place, Upperthorpe. Read the latest on the investigation.
A child has died in a house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Firefighters remain on scene making the property safe as an investigation into the cause begins. Our thoughts are with the family.
A mother and her two children died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped and tried desperately to rescue them. Read the full story.
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating house fire on Brimscombe Hill in Stroud. Emergency services were called in the early hours of Boxing Day.
A child has died and five others, including three firefighters, were injured in a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.