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London’s skyline illuminated with an array of colours as an incredible firework display marked the welcoming of 2019.
Millions of people across the world stepped out to celebrate the New Year, with 100,000 alone attending the main display in the UK capital.
Festive lights also brought night skies alive all over the world, including in Dubai, Sydney, Auckland and Hong Kong.
Follow below for live updates on celebrations across the globe.
Amazing!
French police secure the area as revellers begin to gather along the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
(akaria ABDELKAFI/AFP)
Pope Francis is cheered by faithful after celebrating a New Year's Eve vespers mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
(Andrew Medichini/AP)
This, in Beijing, is wonderful.
(EPA/WU HONG)
The scene in Bangkok.
(Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters)
Stunning archive pictures show London's New Year's Eve celebrations through the years:
Stunning photos of London's New Year's Eve celebrations over the years
The scene in Singapore.
(Feline Lim/Reuters)
The scene in Hong Kong.
(Billy H.C. Kwok/Getty Images)
There's free travel tonight in London!
But which lines are running? And which stations will be closed?
Here is your essential guide.
Everything you need to know for New Year's Eve travel in London
Welcome to our live coverage of New Year's Eve in London and across the world.
Stick with us for updates as they come.
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