New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world – as it happened

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Illegal New Year’s Eve fireworks injure two children and several others across Australia as paramedics cite jump in callouts

Ambulance services in Victoria saw emergency incidents more than triple in some parts of the state ...

New year celebrations around the world – in pictures

Revellers across the globe welcome the arrival of 2026 with spectacular fireworks and festivities ...
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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Fireworks explode over the National Mall as the U.S. Capitol (R) ...

Fireworks, light shows and party zones: what’s on for New Year’s Eve in Australia’s capital cities?

From the Sydney Harbour fireworks to rooftop parties and a pop-up cinema in Melbourne, there are plenty of NYE events to bring in 2026 ...

Sydney New Year’s Eve strikes sombre tone as fireworks follow minute’s silence for Bondi

Terror attack victims remembered with menorah projected on to Harbour Bridge before dazzling display ...

Vikings, new year rituals and a firework guitar: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ...

Key viewing spots for Sydney fireworks reach capacity as city urged to celebrate first New Year’s Eve since Bondi attack

NSW premier Chris Minns encourages Sydneysiders to ‘puff out your chest’, stating police on ‘high alert’ as more than 1 million people expected to celebrate in the city ...

Fireworks light up Sydney Harbour Bridge on New Year's Eve as Australia ushers in 2026 – video

Breathtaking fireworks illuminated the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House ...