UK bursts into 2025 with spectacular fireworks display as world parties into New Year

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The UK celebrated the start of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames - as London defied weather concerns which led to the cancellation of other events around the country. Thousands listened to Big Ben ring in the new year after celebrations had already taken place across the world - with fireworks lighting up the night skies in major cities including Sydney in Australia, Mumbai in India and Damascus in Syria. The 11-minute display in the UK capital took place over the London Eye and began with the message "Your New Year Is Unwritten"....