From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

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The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list was announced on Nov 4 in Lima, Peru, with Spain's Asador Etxebarri named the world's best restaurant. Kolkata-born chef Gaggan Anand's Bangkok restaurant Gaggan took the No. 2 spot and was also named Best Restaurant in Asia.

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The much-talked-about Diwali party at Manish Malhotra's residence in Mumbai witnessed several Bollywood celebrities in attendance, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, among others.&nbsp;

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Democrats made sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterms, flipping key Republican seats and winning historic victories. Meet the candidates who helped reshape America's political landscape

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10 years of BTS: 10 Songs to Play on Loop

Released in 2020, the song broke several records. It has a perfect retro party vibe and handed BTS their first No 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Released in 2016, the song was a part of the band's album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever," which has been repeatedly appreciated for its profound lyrical brilliance. It talks about the loss of a loved one and the loneliness caused by that loss.

Released in 2018, the song was adorned with the excellent rapping skills of RM, Suga and J-Hope. It helped the band achieve global fame.

With over 350 million views on YouTube, the song from the album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever," is one of BTS' top 10 songs.

Released in 2020, this song has a separate fan base, repeatedly lauded for its brilliant cinematography, lyrics and smooth choreography.

Not Answering With A Direct ‘Yes’ Or ‘No’

Yes/No questions in Japan are rarely answered with a ‘Yes’ or a ‘No’. They are typically responded with a throaty grunt, which obscures the affirmation or negation and perplexes the inexperienced questioner. In reality, the straight ‘No’ is best avoided in Japanese. The lesson is that everything is conceivable, and no one can predict what will happen.

Released in 2015, Dope is a hustle anthem. It celebrates the hard work put in by the band. With over 740 million views on YouTube, it is one of the best BTS songs.

Dua Lipa sported a show-stopping attire for the 2024 Brit Awards. For the musical night, the ''Levitating'' singer wore a stunning black latex dress.

Released in 2019, this song was a massive hit. The band collaborated with American Singer Halsey and currently, it has over 1.6 billion views on YouTube.

Having been streamed over 217 million times on YouTube, the song gives the message that no matter what life throws at you, never lose your lustre.

As the popular Korean band BTS is about to complete its 10 years, here are the top 10 songs of the band that you can listen to on a loop. Enjoy!

With a net worth of Rs 147 crore ($19 million), Gautam Gambhir is in the tenth position on the list of richest cricketers in India. 

The current captain of the Indian cricket team makes it to ninth spot on the list with a net worth of Rs 160 crore ($22 million). 

Known for his calm demeanour, Rahul Dravid is the eighth richest cricketer in India with a net worth of Rs 172 crore ($23 million), thanks to his 16-year-long career

With a net worth of Rs 185 crore ($25 million), Raina is the seventh richest cricketer in India

He needs no introduction, the pride of India, Yuvraj Singh has been one of the best and most flamboyant batsmen in the Indian team and also makes it to the list of the richest players with a net worth of Rs 259 crore ($35 million). 

One of the most loved Indian batsmen, Virender is the fifth richest cricketer in India with a wealth of Rs 334 crore ($45 million), thanks to his business sense. Not only he has collaborated with some big brands but has also invested in several startups

One of the most respected and loved Indian cricketers across the world, Sourav Ganguly stands fourth on the list with a wealth of Rs 374 crore ($50 million). 

Virat is currently the most followed public figure in India, he is also the third richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of Rs 690 crore ($93 million).

One of India’s most accomplished captains of all time, Dhoni is the second richest cricketer in India with a net worth of Rs 818 crore ($110 million). Besides his skills and astute cricketing mind, Dhoni is also known for his bike collection. 

Taking the prize as the richest Indian cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with a wealth of Rs 1114 crore ($150 million).

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The Indian pancake recipe consists of maida (all-purpose flour) and rava (semolina). It is soaked in milk, deep-fried in ghee (clarified butter), and dipped in chashni (sugar syrup). 

Thandai is a delicious milk-based cold beverage prepared with a mix of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, and sugar.

The banana, walnut & cinnamon milkshake comes with the goodness of bananas and walnuts. The aroma of cinnamon and the texture of walnuts adds extra punch to the easy-to-make drink.

Kheer, a dessert recipe ideal for family get-togethers, is one of the tastiest milk-based desserts. It is usually made by boiling milk, sugar or jaggery with rice or vermicelli and is garnished with dry fruits.

The milk Toast recipe recently went viral on social media. It is thick bread soaked in sweetened milk and toasted until crispy. 

Milk is a significant component of Alfredo Pasta, also known as white-sauce pasta, as it adds a creamy texture to the Italian dish.

Consuming milk conventionally is the best way to include it in the diet. Besides, here are some must-try recipes using milk to try at home.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Diamonds in the World

10. The Blue Moon of Josephine Diamond: $48.4 million

Originally from Cullinan, South Africa, the 12.03-carat diamond was bought by Hong Kong Billionaire Joseph Lau in 2015. The diamond is classified as fancy vivid blue and is said to exhibit a red glow when observed under ultraviolet light.

9. The Winston Pink Legacy: $50.4 million

This 18.96-carat South African diamond is one of the most precious diamonds in the world. It was bought by Harry Winston at a Christie's auction.

Originally from Botswana, the diamond was originally 1,109 carats but was cut down to 302.37 carats over 18 months. The diamond has set two world records, first for being the world's largest square emerald-cut diamond and second for the higher colour and clarity certified by GIA.

7. The Oppenheimer Blue Diamond: $57.5 million

Another diamond from Cullinan, the diamond is 14.62-carat and was originally owned by Sir Philip Oppenheimer.

Discovered in 1598, this is a unique white diamond with pale blue undertones. The stone has been passed through Dukes, Queen and Kings before it reached Lourvre in Paris in 1887.

Previously known as the Steinmetz Pink, the diamond is 59.6 carats. It is an exceptional pink diamond, the largest of its kind. It was sold to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises in Hong Kong in 2017.

4. De Beers Centenary Diamond: $100 million

With the highest grade colour rating, the exquisite diamond was unveiled at the De Beers centennial celebration in 1988. It is 273.85 carats.

Discovered in the 1600s in Golconda, India, the fancy blue diamond is 45.52 carats. It is currently on display at the Smithsonian Museum after being donated by Harry Winston.

2. The Cullinan Diamond: $400 million upward

Also known as the Star of Africa, it was discovered in 1905 and initially weighed 3,106.75 carats but was later cut down to 503.2 carats.

The most expensive diamond in the world, the Kohinoor has been given a priceless status due to its uniqueness and brilliance. The diamond is 105.6 carats and is placed right on top of the UK sovereign's crown.

These are the top 10 most expensive diamonds in the world Take a look!

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KK Death Anniversary: Top 10 Hits of Legendary Bollywood Singer

Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai from Gangster- A Love Story

One of KK's most loved romantic songs, it's written by Sayeed Qaudri and composed by Pritam Chakraborty.

Another melodious romantic song sung by KK, Khuda Jaane is a track from YRF'S superhit film. The song topped the radio charts for weeks and smashed several records.

One of the most popular songs of all time, the lyrics of this song explore the beautiful bond of friendship and its importance in life.

The song comes at a very crucial point in the Salman Khan-starer.

Main Tera Dhadkan Teri from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

Sung with massive zest and enthusiasm, this KK song will immediately put you in the 'party mood'.

Composed by Vishal–Shekhar and written by Vishal Dadlani, this is one of the most iconic songs that Bollywood has ever produced.

An iconic romantic song sung by KK, the track broke the internet in 2008.

After Farzi, Shahid Kapoor is back with his second OTT release. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is going to be dark, gory, and high on action. The trailer shows Shahid on a mission that involves a drug lord played by Ronit Roy.


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This mesmerising song touches one's heart and soul, leaving a lasting impression.

This peppy and romantic song won millions of hearts upon its release.

Here are the top 10 songs oF legendary Bollywood singer KK. Check list!

Climate Change Will Devastate These 8 Nations

 The Maldives is a low-lying island nation in the Indian Ocean, making it particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels. As sea levels continue to rise, the Maldives may face complete inundation.

It is a densely populated country with a significant portion of its landmass located in low-lying coastal areas. The combination of rising sea levels and increased frequency of extreme weather events put Bangladesh at risk of substantial land loss.

 Kiribati is another small island nation in the Pacific Ocean that is highly vulnerable to sea-level rise. The government has already purchased land in Fiji as a potential future home for its population.

Tuvalu, a Polynesian island nation, faces similar challenges to other low-lying countries due to rising sea levels. The small size and limited resources of Tuvalu make it particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change.

Egypt is heavily dependent on the Nile River, which is at risk of reduced water flow due to changing rainfall patterns and increased temperatures. As climate change affects the Nile's flow, it could impact Egypt's agricultural productivity.

 Somalia already faces multiple challenges, including political instability and recurrent droughts. With climate change exacerbating these issues, droughts and increasing desertification may further strain the country's resources.

Sudan is vulnerable to climate change impacts, including desertification, increased temperatures, and changing rainfall patterns. These factors can lead to a massive hunger crisis in the country.

The Marshall Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean, are also at risk from rising sea levels. The country's low-lying coral atolls face the potential loss of land and contamination of freshwater resources.

Here is the list of nations most vulnerable to climate change and risks associated with rising sea levels.

World Otter Day: A Tribute To A Cute And Vital Species

You can often see a pic of a 'smiling' otter in any meme fest online.

But other than being oh-so-cute, otters are a valuable part of the world's ecosystem.

The day, celebrated on the last Wednesday of May, underlines the need to protect otters.

According to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, there are 13 species of otters. Twelve of them are on the decline.



Otters are indicator species. This means their presence is a measure of how healthy an ecosystem is.

We need to take it upon ourselves to help conserve these cute mammals.

Spain also makes it to the list of countries that offer free education to international students. The Universities in Spain that offer free education to Indian students include the University of Barcelona, the University of Navarra, the University of Valencia and the University of Salamanca.

K2 took its name from the notation used by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of British India. It is also known as the 'Savage Mountain,' as it is one of the toughest mountains in the world.

Kangchenjunga was thought to be the highest mountain in the world until 1852. However, it remains the highest peak in India.

The route to Lhotse is the same as Mount Everest. However, it is more attractive than the highest peak and less crowded.

The first time the summit was ascended was in 1955 by a French expedition led by Jean Franco. All ten members reached the highest point, a huge deal back then.

Cho Oyu is considered the easiest of the 8000-metre mountains to climb due to the gentler slopes of the ascent. It's a few miles from the Nangpa La Pass, a major trading route between the Tibetan and Khumbu Sherpas.

Nepal's Dhaulagiri is one of the most aesthetically stunning mountains. It is visible on the Annapurna Circuit.

Manaslu's name comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, meaning intellect or soul. A Japanese expedition first scaled the mountain in 1956. However, the second summit did not take place until 1971 due to opposition from locals.

For climbers, Nanga Parbat is a vertical relief over local terrain in almost all directions. The lowest point of the mountain is Zoji in Kashmir.

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5 Bollywood Movies Releasing in June 2023

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, directed by Laxman Utekarm, will release in theatres on June 2, 2023. It is a romantic comedy starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan.

Bloody Daddy, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, will release in theatres on June 9, 2023. It is an action-thriller featuring Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Diana Penty, Ronit Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Ankur Bhatia and Vivan Bhatena.

Adipurush, based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, will release in theatres on June 16, 2023. Directed by Om Raut, the movie stars Prabhas, Kirti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan.

Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn, draws inspiration from former coach and manager of the Indian national football team, Syed Abdul Rahim. It will release in theatres on June 23, 2023.

Satyaprem ki Katha, a romantic drama directed by Sameer Vidwans, will release on the big screen on June 29, 2023. The movie will star Kartik Aryan and Kiara Advani.

June 2023 is packed with movie releases in all genres, from romantic comedies to action thrillers. Here are movies Bollywood fans should not miss.

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Here's How Much Celebs Charge for an Instagram Post

With 72.8 million Instagram followers, Katrina is one of the most loved and appreciated Bollywood stars. As per reports, she charges $120,867 (Rs 1 crore) per post.

The Citadel star, with a following of 87.7 million on Instagram, charges $241,735 (Rs 2 crore) for each Instagram post.

One of the most renowned cricket players right now, Kohli has 250 million followers on Instagram and charges $423,037 to $604,339 (Rs 3.5 crore to 5 crore) for one Instagram post.

The Gangubai star who recently became India's first global ambassador for luxury brand Gucci, has an Insta following of 77.4 million. As per reports, Bhatt charges $181,301 to $241,735 (Rs 1.5 crore to 2 crore) per post.

Deepika Padukone, with 74.1 million followers, charges $181,301 to $241,735 (Rs 1.5 crore to 2 crore).

The Tu Joothi Main Makaar star has an Instagram following of 80.8 million and charges $181,301 (Rs 1.4 crore) per Instagram post.

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7 Best Horror Movies Based on Urban Legends

Helen Lyle, a graduate student, investigates the myths and superstitions around Candyman, a knife-wielding figure speculated to be responsible for the recent murders. However, her worst nightmare comes true when a series of murders happen, and a mysterious man matching Candyman's description stalks her.

While probing her niece's death, a journalist finds a tape, watches it, and promptly receives a phone call informing her that she'll die in a week. Determined to reach the bottom of the curse, she goes on a hunt to discover the video's origin.

Bryce Johnson and his girlfriend, Alexie, camp in the woods to capture evidence of Bigfoot. Little did they know that it was their biggest mistake.

Five people from a small-town face real ghosts and goblins on Halloween as a consequence of extinguishing a Jack-o-Lantern before midnight.

Four friends accidentally run over a man and dump his body to hide the secret. However, they are unaware that the upcoming year will bring a series of horrifying events.

After the murder of her best friend, Natalie begins to notice that the pattern in the gruesome murders resembles old urban legends.

As the myth goes, a lone teenage girl babysitting young children receives a call from a strange man asking her to check on the children. When she calls the police, she learns that the murderer is inside the house.

Urban legends are fascinating and so captivating, especially if they tell a scary story. Here are some of the best urban legend horror movies.

9 Actors Who Appeared in Both Marvel & DC Films

Hardy played the role of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. Six years later, he played the anti-hero Eddie Brock and bonded with an alien symbiote in Venom (2018).

Halle Berry was an indispensable part of the early X-Men films of the pre-MCU era. She also played Catwoman in the 2004 DC film.

Five years after Ryan Reynolds played DC’s Green Lantern, he went on to portray Marvel’s wall-breaking Merc With a Mouth, Deadpool and became one of the most loved characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A year before Chris Evans went on to portray the role of Captain America, he appeared as Jake Jensen in The Losers, a big-screen adaptation of the Vertigo comic.

Hounsou played the role of Papa Midnight, a paranormal investigator, in Constantine (2005). A decade later, he played Korath, an underling of Ronan, in Guardians of the Galaxy.

Taika Waititi entered the world of superheroes as Green Lantern’s buddy, Thomas Kalmaku. Six years later, he directed Thor: Ragnarok and gave voice to Korg, an easygoing rock alien.

Portman played Evey, one of the main characters in V for Vendetta. However, she is known for her role as Jane Foster, Thor’s love interest, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Zachary played the role of Thor’s buddy Fandral in The Dark World and Ragnarok. However, he took centre stage in 2019 with Shazam!

Pfeiffer entered the comic world as the show-stopper Selina Kyle in Batman Returns. Three decades later, she became a part of the MCU as Janet Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Marvel and DC have created sprawling universes. Here is the list of the most notable actors who have been a part of both Marvel and DC films.

All MonsterVerse Movies in Chronological Order

Kong: Skull Island, set in the 1970s, follows a field team probing a remote island, the home to the giant ape Kong. While they try to survive, the group learns more about Kong, the island’s natives and underground monsters.

Joe Brody and his son, Ford, a Naval officer, find evidence indicating the existence of giant monsters. When Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms (MUTOs) attack the planet, Godzilla, a legendary monster wakes up to fight them.

The movie brings back many characters from the first two parts. In Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the mighty behemoth wakes again to save the world from King Ghidorah, Rodan, and other titans.

The movie brings the two biggest names of the MonsterVerse in one story. It is an epic throw-down that happens five years after Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

The sequel to Godzilla vs Kong will release in 2024. It will mark the tenth anniversary of Godzilla's release that kicked off the MonsterVerse.

Godzilla and the Titans is the first series of the MonsterVerse. It follows the events that happened within the five-year gap between Godzilla and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. 


Are you confused about the order in which to see MonsterVerse movies? Here’s the chronological sequence to binge-watch them.

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Air New Zealand, based in Auckland, is the best airline in the world. The airline operates scheduled passenger flights to 20 domestic and 30 international destinations in 18 countries. 

Qatar Airways is second on the list. The airline headquartered in Doha operates a hub-and-spoke network flying over 150 international destinations. 

The Abu Dhabi-based airline is one of UAE’s two major airlines and the second-largest airline after Emirates. It operates more than 1,000 flights per week to over 120 passenger and cargo destinations. 

South Korea’s largest airline (based on fleet) is the fourth-best airline in the world. It is headquartered in Seoul. 

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of the Republic of Singapore with its hub located at Singapore Changi Airport. 

Qantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier of Australia and the country’s largest airline. It is also the second oldest airline still in operation. 

The Brisbane-based airline is the seventh-best airline in the world. It is the largest airline by fleet size to use the Virgin brand. 

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7 Strangest Sea Creatures You’ve Probably Never Heard Of 

The Blobfish, voted the world’s ugliest animal in 2013, lives true to its name. The fish, which lives in deep seas off the coast of Australia, is primarily made of gelatinous flesh. It swims near the seafloor, feeding on tiny crustaceans that float into its mouth. 

Surprisingly, these organisms are a kind of slug. They are graceful swimmers and are beautiful to watch. Sea angels are also fairly translucent, creating an almost ethereal illusion as they float in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. They may grow up to 5 cm (2 inches) in length and survive solely on sea butterflies.


We’ve all seen an octopus, but have you ever seen one that shines? This intriguing species generates a blue-green light from its suckers. The octopus can switch the lights on and off to either scare off predators or draw in little crustaceans. 

This crab is coated in hair, much like the Abominable Snowman, and is a rare sighting of the crab species. The creature, which has no eyes, was found in 2005 near Easter Island. 

This unusual fish has a massive hump on its forehead, huge eyes, large blue lips, and colourful scales. Its brilliant colours set it apart from other fish, but what’s more unusual is that all of them are born female and transform into males. 

These eel-like creatures are among the oldest on the planet, stretching back 80 million years. This prehistoric creature having 25 rows of razor teeth is found off the coasts of Australia and Africa, and are a scary sight.  

 

This one-of-a-kind creature is a kind of sea cucumber that was found in 2007. Because of its see-through exterior shell, its mouth and intestines can all be seen from the outside. Like other bioluminescent species, it generates light to scare predators. 

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Elizabeth Holmes: From Theranos CEO to inmate 

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of blood testing startup Theranos has been jailed for 11 years for defrauding investors. She started her prison sentence on May 30. 

Elizabeth Holmes gained prominence after she claimed that Theranos’ small machines could run an array of diagnostic tests with just a few drops of blood. But the technology never came to work. 

World’s youngest female self-made billionaire in 2014 

Forbes had dubbed Elizabeth Holmes as the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire in 2014, and her stake in Theranos was worth $4.5 billion.

Serious flaws in Theranos’ technology were exposed in a series of reports in the Wall Street Journal which Holmes and her former romantic and business partner Ramesh Balwani tried to thwart. The firm collapsed in 2018. 

Holmes to serve prison sentence in Texas 

Holmes would serve her 11-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. Balwani, meanwhile, was convicted of fraud and conspiracy and is serving a nearly 13-year sentence in a Southern California prison. 

Elon Musk, 51, has founded and owns several multi-billion companies. As one of the world's richest persons, these companies owned by Musk raise his financial profile across sectors in our rapidly changing world.


Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX aims to reduce transportation cost to space travel and expedition to Mars. It is valued $137 bn as of Jan 2023.


Elon Musk acquired Twitter at a total cost of roughly $44 billion in October 2022.

The tunnel construction company founded by Elon Musk in December 2016 aims to revolutionise inter and intracity travel. It is valued at $2 billion as of February 2023.

Elon Musk co-founded electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors in July 2003. Elon Musk is the largest shareholder of Tesla. Its market cap exceeds $600 bn at present.

Elon Musk launched neurotechnology company Neuralink in July 2016. It aims to "reduce Artificial Intelligence's risk to humanity in the long term".


As one of the world's richest persons, these companies owned by Elon Musk raise his financial profile across sectors in our rapidly changing world.

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3 People Murdered Every Hour in Africa; Authorities Claim 'Picture is Improving'

Recently released police statistics have revealed that in Africa, during the first three months of 2023, i.e., from January to March, almost three people were murdered every hour. 



Here's all you need to know.

As per the statistics, the exact number of people killed in the nation in the first three months of 2023 stands at a whopping 6,289.


As per the South African Minister of Police Bheki Cele child murders were down by around 20%.

The 6,289 murders from January and March mean that the murder rate has actually gone up by 3.4% for the same period last year, reports AFP.


The number of rapes in Africa has also declined slightly by 2.8%. However, in spite of the falling numbers, more than 10,500 cases were still reported in the first quarter of this year. 

The South African Minister of Police stated that there was a "stubborn increase" in cash-in-transit robberies. The said robberies have increased by more than 20%, with 64 cases reported.

It is not just heinous crimes like murders and rapes, common robberies, assaults and attempted murders also saw a rampant increase in numbers.

Yet, authorities say 'picture is improving'

Despite the high murder rate, the authorities claim that the "overall picture is improving." 


Speaking at a press conference, South African Minister of Police Bheki Cele said: "We are gradually gaining back the ground from criminals."

Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates. 
As per the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's 2019 Global Study on Homicide, the average global rate of murders stands at 6.1 victims per 100,000 people. However, Africa's homicide rate is more than double at 13 victims per 100,000 people.

Recently released police statistics show that in Africa, during the first three months of 2023, almost three people were murdered every hour.

Known as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, Oymyakon experiences extremely low temperatures, with average winter temperatures ranging from -50°C to -60°C.

Another frigid Russian town, Verkhoyansk is known for its bitterly cold winters. Temperatures here can drop below -50°C (-58°F) during the winter months.

Located in the far north of Alaska, Barrow (now known as Utqiaġvik) is one of the coldest cities in the United States. It has long and freezing winters, with temperatures often plunging below -30°C.

 The capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is known for its icy temperatures. It has a subarctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop to -40°C or even lower.

Here are 8 places, characterised by their extremely cold temperatures, often due to their high latitudes

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