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The Latest Breaking News from the Lunar New Year

China showcases humanoid martial arts robots: Should Europe be worried?

As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

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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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“Doctors Did A Great Job”: Ivanka Trump’s Transformation Scrutinized After Lunar New Year’s Post

Ivanka's Lunar New Year post sparked debate about her image, business ventures, and political ambitions.

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These are China's new AI models that have just been released ahead of the Lunar New Year

Major Chinese AI companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu have all announced launches in the weeks leading up to the Lunar New Year, while the industry awaits a possible new drop byDeepSeek.

Euronews

2026 Year of the Horse: Dragon dances and lanterns as Moscow celebrates Lunar New Year

Festivities marking the Lunar New Year began in Moscow, featuring decorations, performances and food markets across the city.

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Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse

Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.

Euronews

Lunar New Year prayers and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks, and street festivals for the Year of the Horse

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Why People Open Their Windows and Doors on Lunar New Year – and How It Brings Positive Energy

This Chinese New Year tradition is believed to release negative energy from your home and welcome in good health, wealth, and fortune

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10 Things You Must Not Do as Snake Year Ends & Horse Year Begins On 17 Feb

On 17 February, the lunar calendar turns - closing the Year of the Snake and welcoming the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The Snake is associated with wisdom, strategy, secrecy, and quiet transformation. The Horse, by contrast, represents speed, movement, freedom, visibility, and bold action. Because…

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Complete Jujutsu Infinite Lunar New Year Event Guide – Roblox

The Lunar New Year is here, and the unselfishly mindful developers of Jujutsu Infinite are letting us know all about it! They have been hard at work and

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Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year

Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.

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People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots

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China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival

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With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone — and possibly an Oscar

When I was a child in South Korea, the New Year often began with a familiar song: “Kkachi Kkachi Seollal.” Seollal refers to the Lunar New Year, one of Korea’s most important family holidays, and kkachi means “magpie,” a bird associated with good fortune and joyful beginnings.

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NBA 2K26 Season 4 Launches on January 9

2K has announced NBA 2K26 Season 4 will launch this Friday, January 9 bringing back NBA 2K16 Rivet City Championship Park. The season also leans into All-Star weekend in Los Angeles with themed rewards and content while also marking the Lunar New Year.

Acqua di Parma celebrates the Lunar New Year with limited edition packaging

It centres on an unexpected fragrance, and was designed by Lea Woo.

Tom’s Guide

iPhone 18 reportedly nears test production as Apple readies a radically different launch plan

A new Weibo post indicates that Apple plans to begin testing after the New Year, with mass production to start after the Lunar New Year.

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Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

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International Business Times

Top 10 Gifts For Prosperity In The Lunar New Year Of The Snake

The Lunar New Year festivities have just kicked off, so if you haven't bought gifts for your loved ones yet, check out this list of the best presents that not only stay true to the celebrations but also acknowledge the rich customs of Asian culture.

Android Central

Google slips into the Year of the Snake with a colorful Lunar New Year Doodle

Google's Year of the Snake Doodle made a colorful appearance.

Evening Standard

Chinese New Year 2025: Hosting tips for a cosy celebration to welcome in luck for the months ahead

Monica Wong and Jenny Lau share their tips for hosting over the Lunar New Year with India Block, who misses Hong Kong the most this time of year

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Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Chinese astronauts send Year of the Snake greeting from Tiangong space station (video)

As billions of people worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year, astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station sent home a holiday greeting.

The Independent UK

The Year of the Snake is underway with the Lunar New Year in Asia and around the world

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

International Business Times

Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

The Independent UK

Year of the Horse: The meaning of the Lunar New Year symbol for 2026

In the Chinese zodiac, a different animal is honoured every year

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