Global New Year 2026 Celebrations from Sydney to London
Cities worldwide, from Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, ushered in 2026 with breathtaking fireworks and joyous crowds. Discover how the planet celebrated the new year.
Cities worldwide, from Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, ushered in 2026 with breathtaking fireworks and joyous crowds. Discover how the planet celebrated the new year.
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson delivered a show-stopping performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, wearing a glittering sequin dress. Discover all the details from the star-studded event.
London's Mayor hails 'greatest' NYE show as 100,000 watch Europe's largest display. See photos from Edinburgh, Manchester & global cities. Welcome 2026 with a bang!
President Donald Trump used his New Year's Eve address to allege widespread fraud in Democrat-run states, prompting federal fund freezes and investigations. Read the full story.
Logie winner Tony Armstrong raised eyebrows with a risqué joke during the ABC's New Year's Eve broadcast, while the show's late Play School segment drew viewer ire. Read the full story.
Revellers across the globe welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks and unique traditions. See how cities from Sydney to Seoul marked the occasion. Explore the global celebrations now.
Athens and Nicosia are leading a shift to quieter, eco-friendly New Year's celebrations with low-noise fireworks and drone displays. Discover how this change benefits communities and pets.
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.
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.
Ditch the parties for a cosy movie marathon. We reveal the five top-rated New Year's Eve films, including a surprising crime classic, perfect for ringing in 2026.
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.
Primrose Hill will be locked from 30 Dec to 1 Jan, barring 30,000 revellers. The closure follows the disbandment of the Royal Parks police. Plan alternative celebrations.
Discover five expert-curated cocktail and mocktail recipes to fuel your New Year's Eve celebrations, from a sparkling French 75 to a non-alcoholic Spiced Pear Fizz.
A new survey reveals 60% of UK adults find New Year's Eve overhyped, with 72% preferring a cosy night in. Discover why staying home is the new celebration trend.
New Year's Eve plans are being disrupted worldwide as Paris, Sydney, and Tokyo cancel events following credible terror threats and security concerns. Read the latest.
A viral theory suggests the classic 'chicken crossed the road' joke is a metaphor for the afterlife, dividing social media. Discover the debate and the joke's history.
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.
From London's grand displays to Devon's 'underwear' lights, a design expert critiques the UK's festive illuminations. Discover which towns lit up the season and which fell flat.
Discover the best smartphones for ageing eyes in 2025. We review top models with superior displays, accessibility features, and easy-to-use tech for enhanced comfort and clarity.
Discover the UK's most spectacular festive light trails for 2025, from Kew Gardens to Edinburgh. Find dates, prices, and booking details for magical family outings.
A mother shares the enchanting moment her toddler met Tinkerbell at Selfridges' Disney Christmas displays in London. Discover the magic and plan your visit.
A new Texas law mandating Ten Commandments posters in classrooms sparks legal battles and teacher resignations. Explore the constitutional clash and its impact on schools.
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
London's iconic shopping district transforms into winter wonderland as spectacular angel installations soar above Regent Street, bringing early Christmas magic to the capital weeks before Bonfire Night.
Discover how Selfridges has transformed its iconic Oxford Street store with enchanting Disney-themed Christmas displays, creating a winter wonderland for shoppers across the UK.
From life-sized skeletons to haunted graveyards, discover how London homeowners are transforming their properties into spectacular Halloween attractions that are drawing crowds across the capital.
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Discover the UK's most spectacular Halloween creations, including an extraordinary floating vegetable bed and an impressive Viking ship installation that are captivating communities across Britain.
Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.