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1 day ago · The most expensive Summer Games were Beijing 2008 at US$40–44 billion, and the most expensive Winter Games were Sochi 2014 at US$51 billion. [80] [81] As of 2016, costs per athlete were, on average, US$599,000 for the Summer Games and $1.3 million for the Winter Games; for London 2012, the cost per athlete was $1.4 million, and the figure was $7.9 million for Sochi 2014.
9 hours ago · The game ended in a 0–0 stalemate which kept South Africa at the top of the group. Following these two matches, South Africa climbed ten places in the FIFA rankings to no. 57. Next up was the second match against Sudan on 15 November which was won 2–1, with goals from Thulani Serero in the 37th minute, and Tokelo Rantie in the 54th minute.
9 hours ago · The head of the World Health Organisation said a significant proportion of Gaza's population was now facing "catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions", with more than 8,000 children under ...
1 day ago · In one study, women reported that social media was the most influential source of their body image satisfaction; while men reported them as the second biggest factor. While monitoring the lives of celebrities long predates social media, the ease and immediacy of direct comparisons of pictures and stories with one's own may increase their impact.
9 hours ago · India was the second team (after the West Indies) to win the World Cup, and the first to win the competition on home soil after winning it in 2011. They have won the Asia Cup eight times, in 1984 , 1988 , 1990–91 , 1995 , 2010 , 2016 , 2018 and 2023 ; and have finished runners-up three times ( 1997 , 2004 , 2008 ).
9 hours ago · Throughout most of the 19th century Britain was the most powerful country in the world. The period from 1815 to 1914, known as the Pax Britannica, was a time of relatively peaceful relations between the world's great powers. This is particularly true of Britain's interactions with the others.
9 hours ago · The tiger is among the most popular of the world's charismatic megafauna. It has been kept in captivity since ancient times and has been trained to perform in circuses and other entertainment shows. The tiger featured prominently in the ancient mythology and folklore of cultures throughout its historic range and has continued to appear in culture worldwide.
