Cities across the world are welcoming 2026 with stunning New Year's Eve fireworks displays and celebrations. In London, 100,000 people watched from the banks of the River Thames as more than 12,000 fireworks lit up the night sky. Meanwhile, numerous cities around the world cancelled some events. The Cookers didn't say why they pulled out, but drummer Billy Hart told The New York Times that it "evidently" had something to do with the centre's name change. FOLLOW OUR LIVE BLOG BELOW FOR UPDATES...

Source: The Times December 31, 2025 23:20 UTC