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Kyoto geishas pledge to improve their dance and music skills

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, traditional female entertainers known as geishas have resolved to improve their dance and music skills in the new year.

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Fireworks as the new decade sweeps in across Europe

Moscow, Athens, Berlin, Paris and London saw in the new year in style.

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Grandfather, 68, among New Year's Day divers into Rome's River Tiber

After it was lunch with the grandchildren and then a nap.

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Macron talks pension reform plan in New Year's message

Macron said that he hopes that there will be a compromise but that he would not give up.

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North and South Korea welcome in the new decade

There were fireworks in Pyongyang and bell-ringing in Seoul.

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Happy New Year Australia! Sydney welcomes 2020 with fireworks

More than a million people descended onto a hazy Sydney Harbour and surrounding areas to greet 2020 despite the ongoing wildfire crisis.

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New Zealand says goodbye to 2019 with huge fireworks display

Crowds cheered as the sky over Auckland was lit up by fireworks to herald the arrival of 2020.

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Watch: Hawaii fireworks mark final global New Year's Eve celebrations

As 2020 arrives across the globe, watch the major cities bid farewell to 2019.

United Kingdom

UK government accidentally publishes addresses of honours recipients

The honours list includes over 1,000 names this year including Sir Elton John and conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith.

Iran

US sanctions put economic strain on Iranians ahead of Persian new year

With Persian new year around the corner, many Iranians struggle to finance the festivities because of the reinstated US sanctions.

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Revellers across the world rang in the New Year this week. Fireworks lit up the skies over Auckland as New Zealand became one of the first countries to enter 2019.

Russia

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Moscow's Gorky Park

Thirteen people are reported injured after a pedestrian bridge crowded with revellers collapsed during New Year celebrations in Moscow's Gorky Park.

France

France: Eight people spend New Year's Eve stuck high in the air in funfair ride

Eight people spent their New Year's Eve stuck high in the air after a funfair ride in Rennes, Britanny, broke down.

Japan

Japan New Year incident: What we know

After a car rammed into a crowded Tokyo street on New Year's Day, Euronews tells you what we know so far of the incident.

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In pictures: New Year's Eve celebrations around the world

Take a look at our selection of some of the best photos of the New Year 2019 celebrations.

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Watch: Happy New Year from everyone at Euronews!

Euronews' journalists wish you a Happy New Year in their native languages. From the French "Bonne année" to the German "Frohes neues Jahr," there should be at least one phrase that is familiar to you.

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How does Europe celebrate New Year's Eve?

How does Europe bring in the New Year? Euronews staff tell us how they celebrate in their home countries.

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A fresh start to the new year

Thousands across the world plunged into icy waters to welcome in 2018.

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New Year 2018 accidents already brings death, injury and destruction

2018 has already seen tragedy caused by celebrations gone wrong or accidents due to fire or extreme conditions.

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London Parade

Musicians, performers and floats paraded through the streets of London on New Year's Day.