Sydney Honors Shooting Victims as World Welcomes 2026

Major cities debuted advanced 5G light shows and massive firework displays to welcome 2026 while balancing celebrations with tributes to victims of recent tragedies.Sydney held a minute of silence for Bondi Beach shooting victims as Chris Minns joined millions for fireworks, while Hong Kong and Indonesia scaled back festivities.In China, Xi Jinping emphasized AI advancements during a synchronized performance on the Great Wall as New York prepared for Zohran Mamdani to take office.
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