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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 6:07 PM ET

BBC News - World

LIVE - First European countries ring in the new year - From fireworks at the world's tallest building in Dubai, to drumming in China, join us to follow new year celebrations across the world.

1 hour ago

Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack -- The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.

4 hours ago

Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured -- A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

18 hours ago

Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza -- Israel's move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

10 hours ago

Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable -- Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa.

2 hours ago

Jailed HK tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off', daughter tells BBC -- The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.

14 hours ago

Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral -- A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

12 hours ago

Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption -- The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

12 hours ago

Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move -- The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

11 hours ago

Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision -- Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.

7 hours ago

In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world -- From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

6 hours ago

The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal -- Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

1 day ago

Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines -- A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

22 hours ago

Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025 -- Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

12 hours ago

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.

3 hours ago

Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025 -- From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

6 hours ago

Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title -- Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

18 hours ago

Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame -- The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

3 days ago

Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard troops from some US cities -- It comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his use of troops for domestic law enforcement.

1 hour ago

EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites -- It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.

8 hours ago

Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency -- The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.

53 minutes ago

Congress releases Jack Smith's testimony about Trump prosecutions -- The former US Special Counsel faced questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.

2 hours ago

Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders -- The digital token will add to the Trump family's crypto ventures, which have brought in millions of dollars and raised questions on conflicts of interest.

2 hours ago

Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues -- Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa.

3 hours ago

Crystals and LEDs: a look at the Times Square New Year's Eve ball -- The 'Constellation Ball' will drop to ring in 2026 for New York City.

3 hours ago

Snap bans on candy, soda to start in five US states -- West Virginia, Utah, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska will have new rules for shopping with government food benefits.

3 hours ago

Trump vetoes first bills of his second term -- Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives.

5 hours ago