Parties And Celebrations Across the World Usher In 2024

Prayer services to mark the new year have been held all over the world in the past 24 hours – including in the Vatican, and among Buddhist monks in Bangkok, to name just a few.

Tens of thousands of people have filled the streets of London and Edinburgh to watch fireworks displays ushering in the new year.

Across Europe, people have gathered at iconic landmarks to mark the start of 2024.

Africa has also now said goodbye to 2023 – joining Australia, New Zealand and countries across Asia.

Residents of the Pacific Nation of Kiribati were the first to greet the new year.

As ever, there were impressive displays in Hong Kong, Sydney and Dubai.

In Germany, police in the capital say at least 15 officers have been injured in clashes with people during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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Countries from around the world have ushered in the New Year with countdowns and vibrant firework displays.

Celebrations this year are overshadowed by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, which have cast a pall over festivities and heightened tensions across parts of the world.

Some cities have opted to bring in extra security or even cancel New Year’s events altogether, although many have still planned large-scale celebrations.

The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to welcome the New Year, beginning celebrations one hour before neighbouring New Zealand.