Western European capitals have been ushering in 2025 - with the UK set to enter the new year shortly Syria has seen in its first new year since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed - revellers in Damascus were entertained by fireworks and DJ sets Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates both put on spectacular displays when the clock struck midnight - you can see the shows here Coming up: All eyes on Big Ben as London puts on a show for the new year But many UK events have been hit by severe weather - with the world famous Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh called off This video can not be played Watch our top picks of the world's celebrations Edited by Jack Burgess Jools Holland is returning again this year for his big Annual Hootenanny.