Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding.

A military hunt is underway in Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine, whom the country's army chief is calling a wanted fugitive ...

The Times Square ball drop and elaborate firework celebrations across the world may have ushered in the New Year of 2026 but the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar is yet to begin. The Chinese ...

Law enforcement presence was ramped up for New Year's in Sydney. Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, ...

For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year's Day. The dish is associated with a "mystical and mythical power to bring good luck" in the year ahead, ...

Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora with the Savannah Bananas attend 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026' in Time's Square on Dec. 31, 2025 in New York City, New York. Kristina ...

Thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers from near and far flooded Times Square to witness the iconic ball drop — braving sub-freezing temperatures and an expected burst of light snowfall. “I can’t feel ...

Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is a federal holiday marking the first day of the calendar year. Jan. 1, 2026, is Thursday. Some businesses and institutions close early for New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As the calendar flips and viewers once again choose between ...

She’s the undeniable queen of Christmas, but could Mariah Carey be the queen of New Years, too? On Wednesday night, the music diva joined Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest for a ...

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products ...

Americans in many parts of the country will begin 2026 amid frosty temperatures, heavy snow or potentially intense rainfall, depending on where they live. Weather forecasts for New Year's Eve and New ...