Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories
WATCH: Fireworks over the Arc de Triomphe as Paris rings in the new year
Paris lit up the sky above the Arc de Triomphe with a fireworks display as France's capital rang in 2026.
Dec 31, 2025
WATCH: London lights up the River Thames to ring in the new year
As Big Ben chimed midnight, London celebrated 2026 with fireworks over the River Thames.
Dec 31, 2025
US strikes 3 vessels and leaves survivors -- now a search-and-rescue operation
U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in international waters -- leaving "narco-terrorists" as survivors after they jumped overboard.
Dec 31, 2025
Jack Smith says 'no historical analog' for Trump's actions, denies being influenced
Jack Smith told lawmakers he had evidence to convict Trump in both cases, according to a deposition.
Dec 31, 2025
Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital
Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital
Dec 31, 2025
WATCH: The luckiest zodiac signs in 2026
Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas joins ABC News Live to break down how 2026 will fair for each zodiac sign.
Dec 31, 2025
WATCH: Fireworks over the Arc de Triomphe as Paris rings in the new year
Paris lit up the sky above the Arc de Triomphe with a fireworks display as France's capital rang in 2026.
Dec 31, 2025
Notable new state laws taking effect in 2026 cover hotels, AI and climate
Across the country, new laws dealing with artificial intelligence, healthcare, the climate, and a variety of other areas are set to take effect as 2026 begins.
Dec 31, 2025
WATCH: The biggest pop culture moments of the year and what's ahead in 2026
ABC contributor Rocsi Diaz gives us her last vibe check of the year and teases what's ahead in the new year.
Dec 31, 2025
WATCH: Burj Khalifa lights up as Dubai rings in the new year
Dubai rang in 2026 with the city's iconic Burj Khalifa at the center of a massive fireworks display.
Dec 31, 2025
