In Pictures: New Year 2025 celebrations from around the world
As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.
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Lunar New Year 2025 Photos: See Year of the Snake Celebrations Across Asia
More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.The New York Times - 6h -
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world
Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebratedABC News - 7h -
Where is the lunar new year celebrated and who celebrates it?
Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.CBS News - 9h -
Lunar New Year marked with celebrations around the world
More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, ushering in the year of the snake. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has more from Hong Kong.CBS News - 15h -
In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year
Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake.BBC News - 17h -
Lessons on Authoritarianism From Around the World
Tyranny doesn’t happen overnight. Take it from the people who missed the first signs.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets. If the advent of the affordable mobile phone has given ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world
Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World
See how people across the globe celebrated.The New York Times - Jan. 1
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Watch: First responders at scene of plane crash
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers collided in mid-air with a military helicopter with three US Army soldiers aboard.BBC News - 1h -
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.BBC News - 4h -
Water bills to rise by £123 a year in April
Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.BBC News - 5h -
Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba.BBC News - 3h -
'I paid a term-time holiday fine as my son can't cope with crowds'
The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled in the last 10 years.BBC News - 5h
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DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter was on training mission; fatalities reported
Reagan Airport live update: White House says military helicopter collided with regional jetABC News - 6m -
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Plane crashes into Potomac River after midair collision with Black Hawk helicopter
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet carrying several dozen people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport has grounded all flights.CBS News - 23m -
The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.The New York Times - 26m -
Schumer Is Pushed by Democratic Governors to Fight Harder Against Trump
On a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda.The New York Times - 43m