An estimated 100,000 partygoers from across the country - and further afield - flocked to Londonas they eagerly anticipated the famed fireworks display on the Thames.

Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital late on New Year's Eve and paid an emotional visit to a funeral home to pay his respects to two pals killed in a car crash.

The governor pointed out that the attack had come right about midnight

Kenner Elias Jones, 75, of Caernarfon, North Wales become one of the world's most infamous fraudsters and moved across continents under a string of false identities.

Donald Trump went off on the ongoing Minnesota migrant fraud scandal and revealed where his administration believes its found even worse corruption.

Besides, Russian forces destroyed 19 Ukrainian warplanes, over 50 missile systems, more than 67,000 drones, and over 6,500 tanks and other armored combat vehicles in 2025

TASS has prepared this factbox on the project dubbed The New Year’s Capital of Russia

A van was allegedly involved in multiple hit-and-run accidents on Wednesday (Dec 31) along Towner Road and Lavender Street, before crashing into a signpost along Raffles Avenue.In three separate posts uploaded to Facebook groups SGRV and SGRV Front Man, the same orange Nippon Paint van was seen involved in multiple road incidents, all of which occurred on different roads.In the first post, the driver of the Toyota Hiace is alleged to have been involved in a hit-and-run accident near Block 149A Towner Road, before being accused of fleeing the scene.An uploaded video showed the van ramming through a car park barricade in the process of doing so. According to the post, the van crashed through the barricade after attempting to flee the scene, along Towner Road. PHOTO: Screengrab/Facebook/SGRV According to SGRV, the incident occurred at 1.32pm.

The difference between the Sun's diameters in January and July will be most noticeable when professional photographs are placed side by side, astronomers noted

According to the press service of the head of Belarus, Lukashenko noted that he would be glad to see Fico on Belarusian soil to discuss strategic issues of interstate cooperation

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

The Tory leader said growing calls by some ministers for the UK to rejoin the European customs union showed the Government has no plan or new ideas.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at the commander-in-chief's annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

Could Ed Miliband be a secret Tory, or even an undercover agent for Reform UK? Of course, the notion is absurd. The Energy Secretary is a paid-up socialist and Net Zero zealot.

Shops and eateries in Eltham, south-east London, claim the so-called 'pigeon boys' have been wreaking havoc for several months.

[New Times] Rwanda is exploring large-scale conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles into electric models to reduce air and noise pollution.

[New Times] Knowing one's country, its history and its issues is the first act of patriotism, according to Tito Rutaremara.

Singapore ushered in the new year with multiple firework displays across the island, some of which were held in heartland areas like Boon Lay and Woodlands.However, based on multiple videos posted online, Tampines residents reportedly started the new year witnessing flames shooting from the roof of Our Tampines Hub (OTH) shortly after the fireworks display.In a TikTok video by @38mlow posted on Jan 1, smoke could be seen rising from the back of the roof of OTH, while multiple ambulances were seen entering the vicinity of the building. Ambulance sirens could also be heard. 

Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing host New Year's Eve celebrations live across Canada's six time zones.

A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother. The court considered his alcoholism and lack of intent to kill, ordering his release after accounting for time already served.

India has firmly rejected China's claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request from the Pakistani DGMO to his Indian counterpart.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu conveyed New Year wishes for 2026. They prayed for peace, good health, and happiness across society. The nation welcomed the year with vibrant celebrations. Fireworks lit up cities as people gathered to mark the fresh beginnings of 2026 with enthusiasm and cheer.

The mass introduction of the digital ruble for all categories of users is planned from September 2026

According to the US Southern Command, intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were involved in drug smuggling

Russian forces also destroyed two enemy UAV control points

The US President didn't answer questions about the CIA's role in the attack on Venezuela or whether American troops would put boots on the ground in Ukraine

The agreement will promote mutual attraction of investments

Comme chaque 31 décembre, le chef de l'Etat a tracé sa feuille de route pour l'année à venir, alors que sa cote de popularité s'effondre et que le contexte international se tend

The US has destroyed three alleged narco-trafficking boats travelling in a convoy in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing multiple people Read Full Article at RT.com

Chinese President Xi Jinping has touting an unbreakable “bond of blood and kinship” with the people of Taiwan in New Year’s Eve address Read Full Article at RT.com

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

Trump is seeking to gain approvals for his ballroom in just over two months that have taken other large projects years to complete.

À Paris, le gouvernement national veut interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans et l'usage des téléphones portables au lycée dès septembre 2026. Un projet de loi sera examiné dès le début du mois de janvier.