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World rings in 2024 with spectacular New Year’s fireworks and light shows

Sophie Li

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Crowds gathered in major cities around the world to celebrate the start of 2024 as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, with spectacular fireworks and festive light shows.

January 1, 2024
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