NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued ...

A light show is projected on the Arc de Triomphe as fireworks explode during New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees, in Paris, France, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. Judge rejects lawyer’s disputed bid to join ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist ...

SYDNEY, Australia — 10 ... nine ... eight ... As Wednesday turned into Thursday, people around the world said goodbye to a sometimes challenging 2025 and expressed ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa — New Year's Eve is one of the last days to buy fireworks before spots like Crossroads Fireworks in Bettendorf close for the season. The manager said it's not quite as busy as the 4th ...