WELLINGTON, New Zealand — From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.

Countries across east and south-east Asia including China, the Philippines and Malaysia have welcomed in the new year with firework displays and drone shows Celebrations have been scaled back or cancelled in South Korea following the Muan air crash on Sunday in which 179 people died Sydney saw in 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display - cheers erupted as the clock struck midnight and the skies lit up over the harbour Coming up: India's 1.

London's New Year's Eve fireworks event is set to go ahead at midnight despite concerns about high winds, a London mayor spokesperson said. They said ticketholders for the event and the "many millions watching around the world" were set for "a spectacular night of fireworks from the banks of the Thames to welcome in the new year".

The London skyline has been lit up with stunning fireworks as the UK welcomes in the New Year. 2025 has kicked off with a bang as huge crowds filled the capital’s streets to watch the display. The River Thames,

London's New Year's Eve fireworks display is set to dazzle crowds despite weather concerns which have forced cancellations in other major UK cities. While Edinburgh and Blackpool have already cancelled their displays due to high winds,