New Year’s celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.

New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.

Jan 1, 2026 0

New Year’s celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.

New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.

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