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.

Celebrate Persian New Year in the Bay Area with Nowruz festivals, live music, food vendors and community events.

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 farewell 2025 ...

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 ...

BEIJING (AP) — Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday around the world. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, ...

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 ...