As 2026 arrived around the globe, crowds gathered to ring in the new year, often accompanied by increased security measures. In some communities, the traditional celebrations were shadowed by grief.

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From the Times Square ball drop to hanging onions, here are some of the ways different countries welcome the new year.

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 ...

The Dutch mark New Year’s Eve with oliebollen, deep-fried dough balls whose roots trace back to ancient Germanic midwinter rites. According to folklore, eating the fatty pastries offered protection ...

Law enforcement presence was ramped up for New Year's in Sydney. 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, ...

LiveNOW from FOX streams nearly 24 hours of global celebrations, starting at 5 a.m. ET on New Year's Eve. Coverage spans multiple time zones, from New Zealand to Brazil to San Francisco. Free ...