The world has started to welcome the New Year - with spectacular fireworks displays lighting up the night sky over Hong Kong, Sydney and Auckland. An estimated one million people are estimated to have lined the streets to take in the show at 1pm GMT in Australia’s biggest city - with nearly 500million around the world watching it on TV.

As the clock strikes midnight, 2025 officially arrives, marking the dawn of a new year across India. With vibrant celebrations, the country has welcomed the new year with excitement, hope, and joy. Fireworks fill the sky as India welcomes 2025.

Over one million people were expected at the harbour to count down the new year and see the colourful fireworks

When the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to herald the start of 2025, it’ll actually be late to the party as dozens of countries around the world will already have welcomed the new year.