Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
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January 2, 2026

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

By By TED SHAFFREYAND HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press 

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.

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