ponder all things. the archbishop of canterbury will urge people today not to despair when it comes to climate change. justin welby, who's head of the worldwide anglican communion, will use his new year's message to reflect on the challenges the issue creates but also the work being done to help solve the problem. at least 12 people have died and many others have been injured in a stampede at a famous shrine in indian—administered kashmir. local media say that a large number of pilgrims had reached the hindu shrine of mata vaish—no devi on the first day of the new year. the holy cave, near the town of katra is among india's most revered pilgrimage sites. people around the world have been welcoming the new year with many countries holding scaled back celebrations due to coronavirus restrictions. in the last few hours, there has been a shower of fireworks at copacabana beach in rio de janeiro, while celebrations in new york centred on times square,