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.

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.

Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year’s are comparable to battlefield injuries

Shop her serpent style ahead of Chinese New Year