UK Welcomes 2026 with London Fireworks & Global Celebrations
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!
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!
A 19-year-old man faces charges after a reckless firecracker ignited a major bushfire near Perth on New Year's Eve, forcing evacuations and cutting power to thousands. Read the full report.
Germany's New Year celebrations erupted in violence with illegal fireworks used as weapons, leaving five dead and hundreds injured. Read the full report on the night of chaos.
London's New Year fireworks display faces backlash after the Star of David appeared absent from the Israeli flag projected on the London Eye. Mayor's office denies deliberate removal.
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 major set of new laws takes effect in 2026, impacting recycling, renting, employment and travel to Europe. Here's how the changes will affect you.
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.
Two young girls were hospitalised after an unauthorised New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney misfired into a crowd. Police made four arrests. Read the full report.
Brits planning New Year fireworks must follow strict rules on times and sales or risk a £90 on-the-spot fine. Learn the key laws for 2026 to celebrate safely.
Over 100,000 revellers flocked to London for a dazzling 12,000-firework display celebrating UK sporting triumphs and diversity. Read about the celebrations and the cold weather warnings.
New Year's Eve celebrations across Australia were marred by fireworks-related injuries, with two children among those hurt. Paramedics reported a significant spike in emergency callouts.
London's spectacular 2026 New Year fireworks lit up the Thames, but the event was overshadowed by the controversial closure of Primrose Hill, a key viewing spot. Read the full story and reaction.
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.
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.
Major London parks including Primrose Hill are locked and barricaded for New Year's Eve, sparking local fury. The Royal Parks cite public safety after last year's 30,000-strong crowd and a fatal stabbing.
Tens of thousands descend on London for sold-out New Year's Eve fireworks. Mayor Sadiq Khan promises a spectacular show with over 12,000 fireworks. Read more about the event and security.
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.
See spectacular images as revellers worldwide welcomed 2026 with fireworks over Sydney Harbour, Taipei 101, and celebrations from Tokyo temples to the Great Wall. Explore the global festivities.
The Metropolitan Police have issued a clarification after anger over the closure of Primrose Hill for London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Find out why the popular viewing spot is shut.
Met Police issue clarification after anger over Primrose Hill closure for London's New Year's Eve fireworks. The popular viewing spot is shut for the first time. Read the full story.
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.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
Watch the New Year 2026 fireworks live from Sydney, Tokyo, London & Paris. Our livestream brings global celebrations to you, with major events cancelled in Hong Kong and London's Primrose Hill.
Watch a global New Year's Eve 2026 livestream as fireworks light up Sydney, Tokyo, London, and Paris. Find out why London's Primrose Hill is closed and Hong Kong cancels its display.
Auckland became the first major city to ring in 2026 with a stunning 3,500-firework display from its Sky Tower. Discover how the world celebrated the New Year.
Auckland's Sky Tower launched over 3,500 fireworks to welcome 2026. See how the UK, Sydney, and the world celebrated, and why Hong Kong's display was cancelled.
Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks proceeded with heightened security as crowds gathered to show defiance after the Bondi terror attack. Over 2,500 officers were deployed. Read more.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
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.