The Americas, Australasia, Asia, Europe and Africa have already been marking the arrival of the new year with fireworks and festivities.

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

Many bus passengers in England will face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 from Wednesday. Leading campaign groups ...

The fireworks display in Blackpool was cancelled because of the expected high winds. The town's other events will go ahead, ...

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to compete as a teenager and past the age of 40 during the Los Angeles ...

Inspired by the salty, sweet and sour flavours of a Thai soup, this nourishing broth is packed with turmeric, chilli and lime ...

The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli attacks on and around hospitals have pushed Gaza's healthcare system to "the brink of ...

A trail of TV and movie filming locations could boost tourism when it is launched this year. Visit North Yorkshire has ...

Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have joined Manchester United and Manchester City in showing interest in ...

Liverpool could rival Manchester United for the signing of 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

(Fabrizio Romano, via GiveMeSport), external Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip column Debut at 18, ...