Confetti falls over attendees in Times Square during New Year’s Eve celebration, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP/UNB

A light show is projected on the Arc de Triomphe as fireworks explode during New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees, in Paris, France, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB

Fireworks light-up the sky in central London to celebrate the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB

People pose for pictures near illuminated decorations on New Year’s Eve in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Photo: AP/UNB

Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB

Fireworks explode over the Chao Phraya River during New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB

Fireworks burst over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the New Year celebrations in Sydney, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB