In pictures: Ringing in 2025 around the world

Revellers around the world bid farewell to 2024 and welcome in the New Year.

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, December 31. Reuters

Published at : January 1, 2025

Updated at : January 1, 2025 10:13

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, January 1. Reuters

Fireworks explode over the London Eye Ferris wheel as Britons across the country welcome the New Year, in London, Britain, January 1. Reuters

Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1. Reuters

Fireworks explode over the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during New Year's in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 1. Reuters

A woman reacts as people gather at Times Square to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve in New York City, December 31. Reuters

Fireworks are seen during New Year's celebrations in Tirana, Albania, December 31. Reuters

Police officers stand guard as fireworks burst during New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany, January 1. Reuters

Fireworks explode over Rockwell Center in celebration of the New Year in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, January 1. Reuters

People attend New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31. Reuters

Tourist boats wait for New Year fireworks to start on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, Thailand, December 31. Reuters

Women wearing 2025 headbands attend New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31. Reuters