Countries around the world are welcoming 2026 with millions of people Down Under celebrating the new year. In New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, fireworks went off as the clock struck midnight at ...

Australian officials are pushing ahead with Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks display despite more than a quarter of a million people signing a petition calling for the event to be scrapped. The ...

The annual Illuminate event will kick off at 5pm at Fairfield Showground, where locals can watch the fireworks, listen to the live entertainment, and have fun with the many family-friendly activities ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crowds counted down the clock at the Sydney Harbour Bridge in New South Wales as the city rang in the New Year. BBC News reported ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As 2026 arrived around the globe, crowds gathered to ring in the new year, often accompanied by increased security measures. In ...

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued ...

New Year’s Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

New Year's Eve fireworks are more than just pyrotechnics—they’re a dazzling spectacle of art, culture, and collective joy. Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of iconic celebrations, ...