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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames 2

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Londres

GREAT BRITAIN. LONDON. THE LONDON EYE IS LOCATED ON THE THAMES BANK IN FRONT OF THE PALRIAMENT. IT EXISTS SINCE 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN VISITED BY 35 MILLIONS PEOPLE. WITH 135M HIGH, IT HAS A AMAZING VIEW ON THE CITY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Londres

GREAT BRITAIN. LONDON. THE LONDON EYE IS LOCATED ON THE THAMES BANK IN FRONT OF THE PALRIAMENT. IT EXISTS SINCE 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN VISITED BY 35 MILLIONS PEOPLE. WITH 135M HIGH, IT HAS A AMAZING VIEW ON THE CITY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Londres

GREAT BRITAIN. LONDON. THE LONDON EYE IS LOCATED ON THE THAMES BANK IN FRONT OF THE PALRIAMENT. IT EXISTS SINCE 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN VISITED BY 35 MILLIONS PEOPLE. WITH 135M HIGH, IT HAS A AMAZING VIEW ON THE CITY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Londres

GREAT BRITAIN. LONDON. THE LONDON EYE IS LOCATED ON THE THAMES BANK IN FRONT OF THE PALRIAMENT. IT EXISTS SINCE 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN VISITED BY 35 MILLIONS PEOPLE. WITH 135M HIGH, IT HAS A AMAZING VIEW ON THE CITY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Londres

GREAT BRITAIN. LONDON. THE LONDON EYE IS LOCATED ON THE THAMES BANK IN FRONT OF THE PALRIAMENT. IT EXISTS SINCE 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN VISITED BY 35 MILLIONS PEOPLE. WITH 135M HIGH, IT HAS A AMAZING VIEW ON THE CITY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Londres

GREAT BRITAIN. LONDON. THE LONDON EYE IS LOCATED ON THE THAMES BANK IN FRONT OF THE PALRIAMENT. IT EXISTS SINCE 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN VISITED BY 35 MILLIONS PEOPLE. WITH 135M HIGH, IT HAS A AMAZING VIEW ON THE CITY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (C) walks around central London, with the London Eye in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

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Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

A protester waves flags near the London Eye in London, Britain, Oct. 11, 2025. Tens of thousands people took to the street here on Saturday in support of Palestine. Photo by/Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Banquet At Windsor Castle

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) winks his eye as he toasts with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (7thL) attend a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit of French President to Britain. - French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: 2025 New Year Fireworks In London 2

London celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a dazzling fireworks display.

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UK: 2025 New Year Fireworks In London

London celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a dazzling fireworks display.

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

(240514) -- LONDON, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miao ethnic designer Axin (L) and his mother Yang Shiying, who has dedicated five decades to mastering Miao embroidery, show Miao embroidery at "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" during the 10th London Craft Week in London, Britain, May 13, 2024. The colorful piece depicts British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge alongside traditional Miao ethnic elements. The 10th London Craft Week kicked off here on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the city. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. TO GO WITH "Feature: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

(240514) -- LONDON, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yang Shiying, who has dedicated five decades to mastering Miao embroidery, shows Miao embroidery at "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition during the 10th London Craft Week in London, Britain, May 13, 2024. The colorful piece depicts British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge alongside traditional Miao ethnic elements. The 10th London Craft Week kicked off here on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the city. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. TO GO WITH "Feature: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight

STORY: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:05 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/ART SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition 2. various of Yang Shiying and her son Axin displaying the art of Miao embroidery 3. various of artworks of Miao embroidery 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AXIN, Miao ethnic designer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LISE BERTELSEN, Executive director at the China-Britain Business Council STORYLINE: The 10th London Craft Week kicked off on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the British capital. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. At the "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition, a colorful piece of Miao embroidery, depicting British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-LONDON MARATHON

(240421) -- LONDON, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants run past the London Eye at 2024 London Marathon in London, Britain, April 21, 2024. (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HANFU

(240226) -- LONDON, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hanfu enthusiasts display Hanfu in front of the London Eye in London, Britain, Feb. 25, 2024. Hanfu enthusiasts wearing Hanfu, a style of clothing traditionally worn by the Han people, introduced Chinese traditional culture to local people and visitors in London on Sunday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240210) -- BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Traditional Chinese dragon dancers perform in front of the London Eye which is lit up in red to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The London Eye is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, on Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Traditional Chinese dragon dancers perform in front of the London Eye which is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The London Eye is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, on Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The London Eye is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, on Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Traditional Chinese lion dancers perform in front of the London Eye which is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The London Eye is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, on Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON EYE-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ILLUMINATION

(240209) -- LONDON, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Traditional Chinese dragon dancers perform in front of the London Eye which is lit up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2024. As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain's major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colors traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. TO GO WITH "London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year

STORY: London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the London Eye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FIE DE FOIARD BROWN, London resident 5. various of the celebrations 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FIE DE FOIARD BROWN, London resident 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent "As part of the celebrations of the Spring Festival, London Eye, one of Britain's landmarks, is illuminated in red and gold, the auspicious colors traditionally used on the Chinese New Year." In a drizzle, people stopped by the iconic Ferris wheel on the south bank of the River Thames to witness the change of lights for the Spring Festi

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MET OFFICE-HOTTEST DAY IN JANUARY

(240129) -- LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 28, 2024 shows a view of the London Eye and the River Thames in London, Britain. According to the Met Office, Britain's national meteorological service, Jan. 28 was the hottest January day ever recorded in the UK, with the temperature exceeding 19 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A lion dance is performed to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year with the London Eye lit up in red in the background in London, Britain, Jan. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(240105) -- LONDON, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman stands near the London Eye with an umbrella in London, Britain, Jan. 4, 2024. The Met Office, Britain's national meteorological service, on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England from Thursday to Friday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(240105) -- LONDON, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past the London Eye in London, Britain, Jan. 4, 2024. The Met Office, Britain's national meteorological service, on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England from Thursday to Friday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(240105) -- LONDON, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People stand near the London Eye with an umbrella in London, Britain, Jan. 4, 2024. The Met Office, Britain's national meteorological service, on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England from Thursday to Friday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(240105) -- LONDON, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman stands near the London Eye with an umbrella in London, Britain, Jan. 4, 2024. The Met Office, Britain's national meteorological service, on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England from Thursday to Friday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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