New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World
See how people across the globe celebrated.
Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine
The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm
People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.
Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize
The decision to withdraw the petition appeared to be an effort to preserve a favorable federal ruling that could have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Dada Masilo,Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39
Ms. Masilo, a South African dancer and choreographer, was known as a fearless creative who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”
Woman Burned to Death on N.Y.C. Subway Identified as Debrina Kawam
Debrina Kawam of Toms River, N.J., was burned alive on Dec. 22 in a videotaped killing that shocked New York.
Americans Are Actually More United Than You Might Think
Americans think of our society as so divided. Might there be some upside to starting the new year knowing we aren’t as polarized as we thought?
Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76
He was still in training when he was rushed into live coverage of the collapse of the World Trade Center, and his broadcast became one of the enduring records of…
New Year’s Eve in Times Square: What to Know
New York’s ball-drop celebration is more than a century old. One important fact about this year: You are likely to get wet.