In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
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From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
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In today’s newsletter: As the literary award marks its 30th anniversary, the debate about whether it is relevant when women dominate bestsellers list has resurfaced
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China übt vor Taiwan den Krieg, die Inselnation antwortet ihrerseits ebenfalls mit Militärmanövern. Derweil sorgt ein militärisch umfunktioniertes Frachtschiff für Aufsehen – dass die Bilder genau jetzt publik werden, ist wohl kein Zufall.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.
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Police show the Guardian around hotspots for a rural crime that has links to international gangs – and is on the rise
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Australia’s foreign affairs department seeking to verify reported death of Russell Allan Wilson on 12 December
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Israeli movement Women Wage Peace and Palestinian group Women of the Sun held a mass rally in October 2023. Three days later a Hamas attack triggered war – leaving the women more determined than ever
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In Florida riss der sechsjährige Coco von zu Hause aus. Er hat Autismus und kann nicht sprechen. Die Polizei konnte ihn dank einer Wärmebildkamera finden und ihn sicher zurückbringen.
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The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
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US intelligence officials persuade Donald Trump that Ukrainians did not target Putin with drones – reports. What we know on day 1,408
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Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.
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Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
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The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
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Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
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The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched on war in Ukraine, increased defense spending, changing ties to the US, technological upheaval, industrial stagnation, sluggish reforms, migration and more in his New Year's address.
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Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions.
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After Australia's world-first social-media ban for minors, France has drafted a similar law to block under-15s from major platforms, which could take effect from September.
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According to officials in Kyiv, Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil depot north of Moscow, as well as an oil refinery and an oil terminal in Russia's southern Krasnodar region.
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At the same table, with the same drinks, women often get drunk faster than men — and alcohol can affect women's brains differently, making its effects stronger, sometimes more rewarding. But also more addictive.
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Israel's move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are "restrictive" and "unacceptable".
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Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from the St Petersburg to the Israeli port of Haifa.
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Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.
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The German Police Trade Union warned of possible violence against emergency services during New Year's Eve celebrations. DW has more.
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Starting off the year with ambitious plans to become a better person is a widespread Western tradition. What are the most popular resolutions in Germany? And here's how the German language can help you deal with yours.
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Letters: Graham Hadibi-Williams says current debate on reparations is one of theory rather than justice. Plus Abhishek Kalyankar on India’s colonial experience
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Protests against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of way country is being governed
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Nach dem Mega-Coup in Gelsenkirchen trifft es erneut eine Sparkasse: In Bonn fehlen offenbar 20 Kilogramm Gold. Ein Mitarbeiter sitzt in Haft.
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Border guards say they found ship with anchor lowered into sea after detection of fault in Helsinki-Tallinn telecoms link
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From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
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