New Year's Eve: Photos of Celebrations Around the World
Briefly

People around the world celebrated the end of 2024 with various festivities, from bold swimmers in Switzerland to a spiritual cleansing in Rio de Janeiro, reflecting on the year’s tumultuous events.
As people gathered in plazas, parks, and homes, they reflected on a year during which over half the global population voted, influencing more than 30 democracies worldwide.
The year 2024 was marked by significant events, including a record-breaking heat wave, a revolution in Syria, and widespread celebrations including the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Amidst cultural celebrations and newfound democratic futures, the reflections on 2024's challenges, including wars in the Middle East and environmental issues, shaped the welcoming of a hopeful 2025.
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