From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and exciting live performances.

The decision, announced by Vice President Kamala Harris, marks a stark contrast to 2021 and the violence at the Capitol.

As the UK grapples with overcrowded prisons, she aims to change their design to make them feel less institutional and more like homes. In Bath, a Victorian cottage is her own great escape ...

In February, environmentalist and local Somerset farmer Ben Goldsmith is taking over ... At 22 Bishopsgate, London’s tallest ...

In February 2025, Gordon Ramsay's empire takes over levels 59 and 60 of 22 Bishopsgate, opening Lucky Cat, which will become ...

There’s no clutter to be seen in Prewett Bizley’s serene, airy The Orchards in Somerset – the stuff of life is all stowed ...

THERE was carnage at London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display as thugs stormed the barriers last night. Revellers then ...

Crowds around the world marvelled at fireworks, raised their toasts and greeted 2025 across dozens of timezones as they bid farewell to a tumultuous year that was the hottest on record in more ways ...

The city’s tallest building, Taipei 101, is the launching pad for the vibrant ... but his parachute failed to open. Somerset ...

Picture: AFP Dubai, home to the world’s tallest building, put on a show for revellers ... after having moved from Somerset in the UK 18 months ago. Picture Dean Martin A million people packed ...

WWII docks & buildings, ancient woodland and views over Lower Lough Erne to White Island and Davy’s Island. It also contains ...

To welcome 2025, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to in and out of the country we call home.