Uninhabited Baker Island is among the last to see the new year, as 2026 takes 26 hours to roll across the globe.

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, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say ...

A universal moment of renewal to leave behind the past twelve months and welcome the future with prospect – that’s what the passage to the New Year represents. Around the world, this celebration takes ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As 2026 arrived around the globe, crowds gathered to ring in the new year, often accompanied by increased security measures. In ...

Fireworks and sparklers were on full display as millions of Brits prepare to see in 2026 in style.

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