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.
Discover eight unique global New Year's Eve customs, from Italy's furniture tossing to Japan's 108 bell rings. Travel experts reveal surprising rituals for a fresh start.
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Your complete guide to Sydney's 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks, including event times, family-friendly activities, and the best vantage points to watch the iconic harbour display.
Major New Year's Eve events from Sydney to Moscow have been cancelled due to terror threats, crowd safety, and recent tragedies. Discover the full list of affected celebrations.
Major New Year's Eve events from Sydney to Moscow are cancelled due to terror threats, crowd safety, and national tragedies. Discover the full list of affected cities and the reasons behind the decisions.
Rita Ora stuns in NYC ahead of hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve as new accounts show her profits soared to £4.8m. Discover her fashion and business empire.
Rita Ora stuns in a fur-trim coat at a New York press junket ahead of hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. New accounts reveal the singer earns a staggering £13,000 daily. Read more.
Rita Ora was spotted in NYC rehearsing to host New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026. New accounts reveal her companies made a staggering £4.8m profit last year. Read the full story.
The Loch Ness Monster was reportedly seen five times in 2025, adding to the 1,165 official sightings. Read the eyewitness accounts and explore the enduring mystery of Nessie.
Ditch the parties for a cosy night in. Discover the five top-rated New Year's Eve films, from classic rom-coms to a shocking crime epic, perfect for your 2025 viewing marathon.
Asda has confirmed its revised opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local supermarket or Asda Express will be open to stock up on essentials.
Asda has confirmed its adjusted opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local store will be open to stock up on essentials.
Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in a New Jersey nature reserve on Christmas Eve. The victims have been identified as the pilot and three passengers.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
Despite a UK housing shortage, 11 luxury properties, including a £25m London mansion, have failed to sell for years. Discover why opulence isn't always a guarantee.
A nursery assistant reveals her dread of Christmas due to the cost of living crisis, as a poll shows 40% of early years staff fear affording food. Discover the sector's struggle.
Discover the surprising history of the real St Nicholas, a 4th century Turkish bishop, and how folklore transformed him into the modern Santa Claus we know today.
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.
Centuries-old folklore suggests the weather at Easter can forecast conditions for Christmas Day. Discover the traditional sayings that link these two pivotal holidays.
Monty Python legend and visionary director Terry Gilliam reflects on his half-century in cinema in a special Guardian Live event. Watch the full interview now.
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Danny Boyle's British thriller '28 Years Later' is streaming now on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Critics call it a masterpiece with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Watch the must-see film of the year!
Kim Stephen, co-founder of Light Years restaurant, tragically dies at 40. His fiancée urges men facing mental health struggles to seek help. A legacy of creativity and community.
Patrick Galvani, 81, arrested for the 1982 murder of his wife Nancy after their daughter's four-decade quest for justice. Read the full story of this cold case breakthrough.
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.