Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions.
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions.
When Tatiana Schlossberg submitted an essay to The New Yorker, it had not been assigned or even expected. It was accepted immediately and barely edited.
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The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.
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A retired widower married Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975. It tore his family apart.