New Year celebrations: How the world is marking the start of 2024


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Countries around the world are celebrating the start of 2024, as the New Year arrives around the globe. Celebrations were led by the Pacific islands, who were the first to see the sunrise on a new year. Here's how the start of 2024 has been rung in across the world. Pacific islands, including Samoa and Kiribati Island The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to see in the new year. The country's largest island, Kiritimati - which is also known as Christmas Island - entered 2024 at 10am UK time. It was closely followed by its neighbours Samoa...