The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.
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Watch: How the world is celebrating the arrival of 2025
The UK followed other European countries with spectacular firework displays, after New Zealand and Australia were the first to celebrate.
Watch: Hong Kong, Taiwan and China’s turn to celebrate the new year
Celebrations are being held as countries welcome in the new year.
Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout
More than 1.3 million households were left in the dark; by the afternoon, about 73,000 customers had service restored.
Why has the Pitt and Jolie divorce taken eight years?
The pair were married for two years – but it has taken four times that time to reach a divorce deal.
Police identify woman set on fire in deadly New York City attack
Authorities identified Debrina Kawam, 57, of New Jersey as the victim of the 22 December attack.
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to “earn additional billions on our blood”.
An end to the war and lower food prices – what Russians want in 2025
People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year.
What is a state funeral and who will attend Jimmy Carter’s?
There will be multiple days of ceremonies and services in Washington DC and Georgia to honour the former president.
Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts, reports say
The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria’s future.