Kiribati Welcomes 2026 as Hong Kong Cancels Fireworks

Donald Trump celebrated his White House return as nations toasted 2026 with a mixture of spectacle and tributes to those lost in 2025.Sydney honored 15 victims of a recent mass shooting with a minute of silence before its iconic fireworks display as security remained high globally.The transition follows a year marked by a Gaza ceasefire, the death of Jane Goodall, and Gilberto Gil preparing for a massive performance in Brazil.