BBC News Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026 by External Source December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025 37 Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable next post Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency You may also like Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan ‘among greatest... January 24, 2026 Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack... January 24, 2026 Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways... January 24, 2026 Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China... January 24, 2026 Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain January 24, 2026 How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze... January 24, 2026 China places highest-ranking general under investigation January 24, 2026 ‘Half of my friends were killed’ – the... January 24, 2026 New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six... January 24, 2026 Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing January 24, 2026