Global 2026 Celebrations: From Auckland to London
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.
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.
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs going viral, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs. Could these unique traditions make your celebration unforgettable?
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs sweeping social media, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs and witchy rituals. Could you adopt one for 2026?
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
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.
EE launches a limited-time New Year deal, giving customers £180 cashback on the flagship Samsung Galaxy S25. Offer ends 29 January. Discover the savings on device and airtime plans.
Mobile network EE is giving shoppers £180 cashback on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 until 29 January. Claim the prepaid Mastercard and explore slashed airtime plans.
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.
As we welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman revolt in Spain that forced a calendar change, moving New Year's Day from March to January. Uncover the history behind the dates.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
Time is running out to claim a 3p per litre fuel discount at Asda Express. The offer ends at store closing tonight, December 31st. Here's how to save.
Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals spotting a penny on January 1st heralds a lucky 2026. Discover how to create your own fortune if you don't find one.
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.
A psychic reveals spotting a penny on New Year's Day heralds good fortune for 2026. Discover how to create your own luck and why resolutions may be harmful.
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.
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans for New Year's, a year after a terror attack killed 14 on Bourbon Street. The 350-strong deployment will remain through Carnival season.
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.
Shoppers can get the Reflex Active Series 8 fitness tracker for just £4.83, a 95% saving, by using a TopCashback deal. Perfect for tracking steps and workouts this January.
Shoppers can grab a Reflex Active Series 8 fitness watch for under £5 via a rare deal stack with Argos and TopCashback, perfect for New Year health goals.
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.
Test your 2025 general knowledge with our exclusive month-by-month quiz. 36 fun questions on politics, sport, TV and more. Share your score in the comments!
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.
Challenge your memory of 2025's biggest events with The Mirror's exclusive Review of the Year quiz. Answer 36 fun questions on politics, sport, and TV, then share your score!
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.