the fireworks there across copacabana beach. in the colours of the brazilian flag — a bit of red there as well. brazil seeing in 2023 in style. fireworks along the copacabana beach in the countries city of rio dejaneiro. 2 million people there along the seafront. in london, more than 100,000 revellers welcomed in the new year to the chimes of big ben where the countdown was projected within the london eye in the lead—up to midnight. a spectacular firework display lit up the skies for around 12 minutes in what was thought to be the largest display in europe with over 12,000 fireworks. there were tributes to the late queen elizabeth, to ukraine's resistance against russian invasion, and 50 years of pride celebrations. the display returned to the banks of the river thames for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. 0ur correspondent greg mckenzie has been soaking up the atmosphere amongst the many thousands of revellers. i am absolutely speechless. that was a i2—minute spectacular. the biggest firework display in the en

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the headlines: celebrations on copacabana beach in rio dejaneiro as brazil welcomes 2023. earlier, london marked the new year with a firework display. this is the first time in three years that crowds of revellers have been allowed to attend in the uk — during the covid pandemic attendance was restricted. blasts have been heard in kyiv in the early hours of the new year. earlier the head of the ukrainian armed forces said they shot down 12 cruise missiles. president zelensky said ukraine won't forgive russia for the wave of missile attacks in which one civilian was killed and many injured. north korean state media says the country's leader kimjong—un has ordered the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles. the report also said that there would be increased production of tactical nuclear weapons, to counter what pyongyang calls threats from the united states and south korea. now on bbc news, return of the tigers. tigers are making a remarkable comeback here in nepal. their numbers more than doubling in the last ten years. tigers are the majestic creatures. be

let me show you these pictures from rio dejaneiro in brazil — crowds gathered on its copacabana beach watching the spectacular fireworks display there. this year is in contrast to the previous two years, when celebrations were scaled back because of the pandemic. let's look at how the world celebrated. the bbc�*s louisa pilbeam reports. crowd: 6, 4, 3, 2, i. big ben bongs. times have changed and with covid restrictions lifted in most parts of the world, fireworks lit up skies with crowds able to watch below. in london, 100,000 people on the banks of the thames and a moment of royal reflection. i declare before you all, that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service. people came from around the globe, happy to watch the tradition in person again. amazing, i have goosebumps everywhere. this is my first time in london but it is amazing. that was awesome. happy new year! bagpipes skirl. in edinburgh, hogmanay was back with a bang, welcoming crowds for the first time in three years, in typically fine spirits. but one of the first to the party, as always,

the headlines: celebrations on copacabana beach in rio dejaneiro as brazil welcomes 2023.been allowed to attend in the uk — during the covid pandemic attendance was restricted. blasts have been heard in kyiv in the early hours of the new year. earlier the head of the ukrainian armed forces said they shot down 12 cruise missiles. president zelensky said ukraine won't forgive russia for the wave of missile attacks in which one civilian was killed and many injured. north korean state media says the country's leader kimjong—un has ordered the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles. the report also said that there would be increased production of tactical nuclear weapons, to counter

the headlines: celebrations on copacabana beach in rio dejaneiro as brazil welcomes 2023. earlier, london marked the new year with a firework display. this is the first time in three years that crowds of revellers have been allowed to attend in the uk during the covid pandemic, attendance was restricted. blasts have been heard in kyiv in the early hours of the new year. earlier, the head of the ukrainian armed forces said they shot down 12 cruise missiles. president zelensky said ukraine won't forgive russia for the wave of missile attacks in which one civilian was killed and many injured. president biden is among world leaders who have paid tribute to pope benedict the xvi, who died on new years eve at the age of 95. the former pope will lie in state at st peter's from monday, and his funeral will take place on thursday. now on bbc news, the dark side of direct sales. the world of door—to—door sales and selling on the street has been rebooted for the social media age. young people are being promised big money, glam work trips abroad and the chance to work with some of the