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Global celebrations mark New Year with hopes for peace in 2026

As clocks struck midnight, cities around the world celebrated the New Year with concerts, fireworks and light shows.

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Fire destroys historic Vondelchurch in Amsterdam

A fire, likely triggered by fireworks, engulfed the Vondelchurch in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, leading to its collapse.

China

Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in years

The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade.

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New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower

Auckland celebrated the new year with fireworks from the Sky Tower despite steady rain, marking 2026 ahead of the world.

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Crowds gather early at Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve fireworks

People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.

Netherlands

Going out with a bang? Dutch shoppers snap up fireworks before ban

Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment.

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Moment fireworks force Ajax match abandonment in Amsterdam

Fireworks and flares thrown by supporters forced the abandonment of Ajax’s league match against Groningen shortly after kickoff in Amsterdam.

Green News

Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

Firecrackers filled the air with smoke and fine particles that mixed with seasonal pollution and stagnant weather conditions.

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Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday

Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe.

Moments

Hop on the train to visit Japan’s world-famous fireworks festivals

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

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Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival

Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway.

Thailand

At least nine killed in blast at fireworks factory in central Thailand

Thai police said the explosion took place in a building used to produce fireworks, but it was not clear if it was licensed to do so.

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Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said.

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Fallas 2025: Valencia’s fireworks defy the rain

Despite heavy rain, Valencia's 'La Nit del Foc' wowed spectators with 1,405 kilos of fireworks, highlighting the city's famed Fallas festival and its rich traditions.

Europe News

German officials call for illegal fireworks ban after five deaths

Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos.

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Copacabana Beach lights up as millions celebrate New Year in Rio

Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks.

World News

Asia-Pacific countries begin welcoming 2025 with celebrations

Australia and New Zealand were among the first countries to ring in the New Year.

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New Year's Eve: Watch live as Hong Kong welcomes 2025

Sydney and Tokyo have launched spectacular firework displays to bring in the new year.

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The Netherlands celebrates NYE a day early due to bad weather

With strong winds expected on New Year's Eve, the Dutch brought the celebrations forward by one day.

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Waiting for hours to get the best seats for Sydney's fireworks display

On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.