Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual New Year’s Eve address.

The billionaire has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of the country's upcoming elections.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation’s fate will not be decided by “the owners of social media.

"In Europe — not far from here — the Ukrainian people are fighting bravely for their freedom — and for ours." Reflecting on his first year as king, Frederik said: "[Queen] Mary and I couldn't have wished for a better start as a royal couple.

As we transition into 2025, the countdown is going digital like never before. Cities across the globe are preparing to light up the night, with live streams offering a front-row seat to the fireworks — letting you experience the dazzle of Dubai’s skyscrapers or Tokyo’s high-tech countdown from wherever you are.

Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with fireworks displays from Central Park to Coney Island. But for 2025, some had to cancel or change their plans due to ongoing drought conditions.

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and other ways to say goodbye to 2024.

New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world are ringing in 2025, as New York City's Times Square gears up for the traditional ball drop at midnight before an estimated one million revelers.

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first country to ring in 2025, its 133,500 citizens celebrating the new year at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday.