Wednesday, 31/12/2025 | 18:50 GMT+7

People worldwide eagerly await new year's eve

In Times Square, New York, United States, thousands of people gathered around the Constellation Ball, the largest ball in history with a diameter of 3,6 meters, to await the moment of transition from the old year.

People in cities around the world await the new year 2026. Video: YouTube/CNN.

Anh Minh (Source: CNN)

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