The Latest Breaking News from New Year

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

A fifth person has died from injuries suffered during a massive explosion of illegal fireworks at a Honolulu home over New Year’s

Lunar new year is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, symbolising unity, prosperity and hope for the future. It is, however, celebrated all over Asia and in the diaspora.

Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia.

New year, new hair

With painted faces and vivid costumes, 40 young dancers leap through the streets of Shantou in southern China to the sound of gongs and drums as hundreds of spectators watch.

The British singer addressed the claims following comments from trans journalist and broadcaster India Willoughby

The ‘Shape of You’ singer called on social media users to ‘please research before you post things’

Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in southern China -- a dreamlike spectacle to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays.

In his New Year's address to the armed forces, President Emmanuel Macron called for a revision of France's military strategy, instructing officials to submit proposals on how to adapt to modern "perils" by May. This includes measures to encourage young people to strengthen the army reserves.