Revellers across the world watched spectacular firework displays as they welcomed 2025 and waved goodbye to a year marked by conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine. In several war zones, there were muted acknowledgments of the start of another year.

Sydney welcomes 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display:: January 1, 2025:: Sydney, AustraliaThere were 40,000 ground-based shooting effects and 264 firing locations across the Sydney Harbour Bridge up from 184 last year,

Celebrations are planned around the world, but some UK events have been cancelled due to rain and wind weather warnings.

More than 1 million people were estimated to have descended to watch the traditional fireworks at Sydney Harbour as Australians welcome 2025.

Prime viewing spots for the New Year’s Eve fireworks in Sydney began filling up hours before the main event.