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A landlocked African country that has never been colonized has just celebrated New Year 2019; here’s why it is 7 years behind the world

Ethiopia's calendar is a fascinating divergence from the Gregorian system, currently marking the year 2019. Rooted in historical and religious contexts, it celebrates a unique New Year known as Enkutatash, heralding the end of the rainy season. This festive occasion is deeply intertwined with agricultural cycles, showcasing traditional practices that…

The Economic Times

7 Affordable Festive Getaways in India for Budget Travel This Holiday Season

Pondicherry: French Quarters and Christmas Lights on a ShoestringPondicherry charges less than Goa for nearly the same coastline. During the Christmas and New Year stretch, the French Quarter strings up lights along Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas, the beachside promenade fills with families, and the Catholic churches, Basilica of the…

Times Life

Owner of Swiss bar in deadly New year blaze held for domestic abuse, media say

French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti have been the focus of intense scrutiny since the fire ripped though their bar Le Constellation, in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours of 1 January.

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Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana.

France 24

Why filming for Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s specials has been cancelled

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The Independent UK

Mrs Brown's Boys' Christmas and New Year specials cancelled over 'unexpected' issue

Brendan O’Carroll has cancelled the 2026 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s Specials.

The National (Scotland)

Hon’s BBQ, Queen’s Yard review: This smokepit ain’t no macho meat rodeo

4/5 ‘Tender ox cheek falls apart like a New Year’s resolution’: Christy Spring on an east London smokepit with a twist

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Ex-Met police officer jailed 7 years for raping female colleague after New Year's eve party

A former Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a fellow officer after a New Year's eve party in London.

The Times of India

NSW:'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

The former host of a TV cooking program has been hit with a monumental delay as he attempts to clear his name of unwanted sexual touching allegations.

AAP

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

The former host of a TV cooking program has been hit with a monumental delay as he attempts to clear his name of unwanted sexual touching allegations.

AAP

What are the allegations against GameboyLuke? Pokémon YouTube cheating controversy explained

RaidAway accused fellow creator GameboyLuke of having an affair with his ex-girlfriend Taylor during New Year’s celebrations. RaidAway claimed he only learned about the alleged cheating months after their breakup and said the two had been “flirting behind my back” while he struggled emotionally. The controversy quickly spread across the…

The Times of India

Google Year Of The Snake Game: How To Master The Retro Doodle And Beat Your High Score

Master the Google Year of the Snake game with pro tips, high score strategies, and everything you need to know about this nostalgic Lunar New Year Doodle.

Bored Panda

Photos show New Year celebrations rooted in faith and harvest in parts of Asia

The new year arrived in many forms across parts of Asia on Tuesday, as communities marked the day with traditions shaped by faith and spring harvests.

The Independent UK

UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week

UK workers will enjoy a compressed three-day workweek at the close of 2026 due to a rare alignment of public holidays. Boxing Day's replacement and New Year's Day falling early in the week create an extended festive break. This shift, confirmed by administrative sources, affects England and Wales, offering employees…

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The Independent UK

Driver injures at least 15 people after plowing into Lao New Year festival in Louisiana

At least two people airlifted to local hospitals after allegedly drunk driver slammed into annual Songkran event

The Independent UK

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana

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Person Grows A Spine And Finally Tells Family ‘No,’ They’re Furious

As the years go by, it can become quite difficult to get the family in the same place. Big events like birthdays or New Year’s celebrations are often the rare occasions that bring everyone together. In this instance, it was a relative’s wedding. However, instead of a fun time for…

The Conversation

Lady Day: March 25 was the start of the year in England and Wales until 1752

We associate New Year with deep mid-winter and the tidy date of January 1, but for 600 years between 1155 until 1752 in England and Wales the new year began on 25 March. This day was one of the quarter days that divided the year historically and on which rents…

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The Guardian - UK

‘We must preserve our traditions’: war casts shadow over Iranian Nowruz celebrations

Many Iranians were determined to mark the Persian new year despite the bombing entering its fourth week

The Free Financial Advisor

84% of Americans Set Financial Resolutions Each Year — What Helps Them Stick

Setting a financial resolution feels like standing at the starting line of a race where the finish line promises freedom, stability, and maybe even a little bragging rights. Every year, millions commit to saving more, spending less, or paying down debt, and for 84% of Americans, this ritual kicks off…

Evening Standard

How to celebrate Nowruz in London: festivals, Persian feasts and events to mark the Spring Equinox

From poetry and music to traditional sabzi polo and Iranian afternoon tea, Amira Arasteh on where to mark the Persian New Year across the capital

MyLifeXP

9 Powerful Secrets Behind Chaitra Navratri

Every year when spring arrives, nature quietly begins to change. Flowers bloom. Fresh leaves appear. The air feels lighter. But in Hindu tradition, this change is not only seasonal it is deeply spiritual. This sacred period is known as Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Durga.…

PC Gamer

Nvidia's RTX 5070 leaps to top of the Steam Hardware Survey but something looks fishy in the figures

Yep, it's probably China again, but maybe not just the usual Lunar New Year holiday buzz.

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7 Best Ways To Get Rich by New Year’s 2026

While "get rich quick" schemes are rarely achieved without incredible luck or risk, history shows they've happened before for a lucky few.

AAP

Lion dances, lucky cats and the year of the fire horse

An Australian city is celebrating the Lunar New Year in style, with a historic marketplace hosting a noisy and colourful lion dance.

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