9 hours ago · Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to …

13 hours ago · A Muslim man elected mayor of New York. And an engagement announcement from one of the world’s biggest pop stars. As 2026 dawned, here’s how commemorations looked around the …

12 hours ago · Here's a look at how countries around the world are ringing in the new year.

11 hours ago · Night skies are lighting up with New Year’s fireworks as people across the world ring in 2026.

5 hours ago · As the U.S. prepares to celebrate New Year's Eve on Wednesday, millions of people around the world have been ringing in 2026. The big picture: South Pacific countries were the first to …

15 hours ago · Officials had said that more than 2,500 officers would be on hand to patrol the area around Sydney's iconic harbor, the epicenter of New Year's Eve celebrations.

16 hours ago · The world is waving goodbye to 2025 and ringing in 2026 with fireworks from Auckland and Sydney to London and New York.

15 hours ago · Many locations around the world will ring in 2026 before America joins the party. Watch the celebrations live.

15 hours ago · As the calendar turns, people everywhere rely on food, fire, and folklore to welcome the year ahead.

Dec 17, 2025 · Many New Year's customs that we take for granted actually date from ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a New Year tradition—or two!