Spectacular fireworks in London and Edinburgh ushered in the new year. Kiribati in the Pacific is the first nation to enter 2024 followed by  Australia, New Zealand, countries across Asia, Africa and Europe said goodbye to 2023.  Hong Kong, Sydney and Dubai all had impressive displays. Europe welcomes 2024 with a band with skies in Paris lighting up,

New Year’s Eve celebrations were cancelled as devastating  tornado hit the Devon coast.