New year celebrations across the globe

Fireworks explode as drones display "2026" in the night sky during New Year celebrations, in Barcelona, Spain, January 1, 2026. Reuters
People celebrate as fireworks explode over the Orlowo beach to mark the New Year's celebrations, in Gdynia, Poland, January 1, 2026. Reuters
Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. AP/PTI
Confetti drops on attendees at Times Square, during New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York City, U.S., December 31, 2025. Reuters
Fireworks explode during New Year's celebrations at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 1, 2026. Reuters
Fireworks light-up the sky in central London to celebrate the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. AP/PTI
People use their mobile phones as a "Pappanji" effigy is set on fire as part of New Year celebrations in Fort Kochi, India, January 1, 2026. Reuters
People make their way to pray on the first day of the New Year at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan January 1, 2026. Reuters

Cities worldwide ushered in the new year with light and tradition