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The world's 10 most expensive cities for renters

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The commercial property company CBRE has released its Global Living Report 2016, which reveals the most expensive cities in the world to rent a property.

To determine the findings of its second annual report, CBRE analysed the property market in 35 large global cities, looking at the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in each, as well as the cost of other living expenses including basic utilities (such as electricity and heating), petrol, a gallon of milk, and dining out.

Of the 35 cities included in the study, here are the 10 most expensive places to rent, along with a breakdown of selected living costs:

Note: All currency conversions below appear as they are listed in the CBRE report.

10. Miami  — £1,420 ($1,868)

Basic utilities:£106.40 ($140)

Milk (1 gallon):£2.71 ($3.56)

Petrol (1 gallon):£1.82 ($2.39)

Cappuccino:£3.15 ($4.15)

Mid-range meal for two:£53.20 ($70) 



9. Hong Kong — £1,490 ($1,960)

Basic utilities:£145.88 ($191.95)

Milk (1 gallon):£8.10 ($10.66)

Petrol (1 gallon):£5.57 ($7.32)

Cappuccino:£3.34 ($4.39)

Mid-range meal for two:£34.58 ($45.50) 



8. Dubai — £1,642 ($2,160)

Basic utilities:£126.01 ($165.80)

Milk (1 gallon):£4.36 ($5.74)

Petrol (1 gallon):£1.44 ($1.89)

Cappuccino:£3.37 ($4.43)

Mid-range meal for two:£30.78 ($40.50)



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Can you pass the '11-plus' maths test for grammar schools?

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Last week, Theresa May unveiled plans to bring back grammar schools, opening up a Pandora's box of debate. She is trying to create a meritocracy in education but her political enemies believe the system could favour the wealthy.

The idea is that children coming to the end of their primary school education at age 11 are tested on their verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, mathematics, and English skills. The top 15% of test-takers will be offered a place at a Grammar school. It is essentially an extension of the set system, where children of higher abilities are taught in separate groups to those of lower abilities.

So how hard, actually, is the exam?

While the pass mark varies every year, 11plus.co.uk indicates that a child should aim to achieve 90% in order to pass the 11-plus. See if you could make it into May's top educational tier by taking the test below. We've used questions from a selection of mathematics specimen papers. In order to pass you will need 33/36.

Q1: In four years time, Sam will be twice as old as he was four years ago. Calculate Sam's current age. (2 marks)



ANSWER: 12



Q2. Work out ½ of ⅓ of ¼ of 48. (2 marks)



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The 15 most popular computer languages, according to the Facebook for programmers

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Software developers are in higher demand than ever — even interns at tech companies are drawing ridiculous salaries.

Amid that mad rush for talent, companies are turning to $2 billion startup GitHub, the so-called "Facebook for programmers," to identify and recruit the very best of the very best.

So if you're looking to hone your skills and get a top tech job, you could do worse than looking at the hottest programming languages on GitHub. 

Without further ado, here are the top programming languages on GitHub, according to data released this week.

SEE ALSO: This is what it's like to travel the world on a global Pokémon Go adventure

No. 15 — TypeScript: This Microsoft-developed offshoot of the mega-popular JavaScript programming language only started in 2012, but programmers like how it's designed to build large applications for the modern web.



No. 14 — Swift: Apple's homegrown programming language for iPhone apps only started in 2014, but it's already attracting a huge cult following. Lyft recently rewrote its entire iPhone app in Swift, and saw huge boosts in performance.



No. 13 — Scala: Companies like Airbnb and Apple have taken to this language, started in 2001, designed to be faster and easier to write than the ubiquitous Java.



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The 27 scariest moments of the financial crisis (BKX, XLF, BAC, JPM, SPX, SPY, DIA)

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Eight years ago, the US economy went into recession, the US housing market crashed, and credit markets seized, bringing the banking industry to its knees.

Businesses went down. Workers lost jobs. And Americans were losing hope, which only made things worse.

For many, the critical low moment Lehman Brothers bankruptcy on September 15, 2008. But the memory of critical events before and after that day is slowly fading.

Business Insider outlined the major moments from 2007 to 2009. From the initial reports of subprime defaults to the collapse of Lehman Brothers to AIG's second bailout, here are the 27 scariest moments of the financial crisis.

Note: Former Business Insider reporter Steven Perlberg contributed to this feature.

FEB. 8, 2007: HSBC says its bad debt provisions exploded because of a slump in the US housing market. Regular people begin to pay attention to what subprime is.

Source: BBC



APRIL 2, 2007: New Century files for bankruptcy. It was the largest subprime lender in the United States.

Source: SEC Filing



JUNE 21, 2007: Merrill Lynch sells off assets in two Bear Stearns hedge funds as the funds hemorrhage billions of dollars on bad subprime bets.

Source: Reuters



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Inside London's most exclusive neighbourhood where actors, fashion designers, and artists live

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CornwallTerrace,RegentsParkexteriorA new report from estate agents Knight Frank and Aston Chase shows that an influx of celebrity buyers in Regent's Park have pushed up house prices in and around London's most famous royal park.

Knight Frank's research revealed that house prices rose by 9% between 2014 and 2016 in the area.

Aston Chase highlighted that residential values in Regent's Park now average between £2,500 and £3,000 per square foot. That compares to just £1,000 in 2005.

Regent's Park property is still less than Mayfair and Knightsbridge, where prices average between £3,000 and £6,000 per sq ft. But Regent's Park is almost totally residential, whereas Mayfair and Knightsbridge are dominated by offices and shops.

Here is a walk-through of one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods:

This is where Regent's Park is in London.



It is one of the capital's Royal Parks in which the state is responsible for "managing and preserving over 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London." Each park is incredibly beautiful and each are home to different types of wildlife.



But Regent's Park is also home to the London Zoo, which has been open since 1847.



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THEN & NOW: Stunning photos show how much city skylines have changed over decades

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You can tell a lot about a city by looking at its skyline.

Over the decades, many cities have exploded in size and have introduced ambitious works of architecture to the world.

Two decades ago, Dubai was a relatively undeveloped city. Now it's filled with gleaming skyscrapers. And cities like Toronto look virtually unrecognizable compared to a century ago.

Here are 13 cities whose skylines look completely different, several decades later.

The permission to use some of these photos were obtained through RENTCafé.

Here's the New York City Skyline in 1964, from across the Brooklyn Bridge.



In 2016, One World Trade Center dominates lower Manhattan.



In 2000, Dubai's Marina area was mostly dirt.



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8 of the most innovative restaurants in America

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The future is here — in our restaurants.

The standard order, dine, pay and tip model we're used to in American eateries is being upended by innovative chefs and restaurateurs around the country. 

Some are experimenting with radical pricing models, others are making better use of their food waste, and some are subverting diner expectations in ways never seen before.

Here are some innovative restaurants around the United States that you should check out.

SEE ALSO: 27 bizarre restaurants to eat at in your lifetime

The Perennial (San Francisco, California)

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The Perennial is aggressively sustainable — an Eater feature described the restaurant as "progressive agrarian cuisine." 

The restaurant runs its own sustainable fish farm. The fish are fed composted waste from the restaurant, mixed with worms and black soldier fly larvae. The fish then poop out ammonia-rich fecal matter that gets converted into nitrates by bacteria. The nitrate-rich water is used to feed lettuces and other crops that the restaurant grows in its greenhouse, which are eventually served in its dishes. Then the cycle starts over again.



Kitchenette (Memphis, Tennessee)

Kimbal Musk (yes, he's Elon's brother) has a plan to create a chain of grab-and-go restaurants called Kitchenette, which will serve sandwiches, soups, and salads. The first will open in Memphis' Shelby Farms Park. 

The big catch is that everything will be under $5. The restaurants will get to that price point by being located close to the farms they source from. Musk is hoping the restaurants will encourage diners to become more involved in their local communities and eat healthier. Offering cheaply priced lunch is certainly a good way to do that.



Mosaics Community Cafe (Bartow, Florida)

For unemployed folks who find it easier to give away labor than money, this community cafe in Bartow, Florida is a boon. 

At the restaurant, each item has a suggested price — Today reports that around 60% of diners pay it. But if they don't have enough money, they can instead choose to volunteer their time by working at Mosaics or at a local community center down the road, where they help feed the hungry. 



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18 things students wish they'd known before attending the University of Cambridge

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The University of Cambridge is one of the best and most beautiful educational institutions in the world.

Getting a place at Cambridge isn't the only difficult part, though. Studying there can be just as daunting — especially when your peers are just as intelligent and competitive as you.

The workload can be tougher than at other universities, there are certain traditions to follow (depending on which college you live in), and your social life will be far removed from what your friends are up to in London or Manchester.

But if you know what you're up against, going to Cambridge can be one of the best experiences of your life. To find out how to make life there easier, we asked a handful of former students what they wish they knew before their first day.

Here's what you should know:

"I wish I'd known that punting is fun and not scary, and you should have a go at it while you're still a student. The punts are cheap to hire!"—Rebecca Sentance



"Tripos are what Cambridge calls your undergraduate exams. Some colleges post your entire year's results at the front of your building for everyone to see which can be scary. Don't worry if you don't do as well as your peers, though. The outside world (i.e. employers) care about more than just tripos."— Ewan Lusty​



"Forget buying a bike, it'll get stolen anyway — learn to love walking, everything's near enough to be walked to!"—Maria Terekhova​



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Here's what the inside of Uber's driverless car looks like

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Uber wants people to get used to the idea of riding in a self-driving car.

That's why the ride-hailing service is letting a select few customers hail a Ford Fusion retrofitted with Uber's driverless tech in Pittsburgh as of Wednesday morning.

We got behind the wheel of Uber's self-driving cars earlier this week. Here's a look inside:

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Uber is using a Ford Fusion decked out with autonomous tech. There's a giant spinning lidar on top and 20 different cameras. The car also uses GPS and radar to locate itself and avoid obstacles.



Once you slide into the backseat, you'll see a giant display greeting you that asks you to confirm that only two passengers are in the car. That's because there's a safety driver and an engineer sitting up front to monitor the car and make sure everything goes according to plan.



The display also reminds you not to change your route since the cars can only operate in select locations. Currently, these locations include downtown Pittsburgh and the Shadyside neighborhood.



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27 actors who turned down huge movie roles

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Would a Han Solo who's not Harrison Ford be the same sarcastic hero every "Star Wars" fan cherishes? What would "Lord of the Rings" look like with Nicolas Cage in one of the main roles?

Characters become iconic thanks in large part to the actors who bring them to life, and it's often difficult to imagine anyone else in the role afterwards.

But some actors are fired from a role, some leave because of other commitments, and some just don't accept the offer. Some actors regret turning down a project, but others, like Jack Nicholson, know that it can be the right choice, no matter how popular or critically adored the film might become.

Keep reading to see the roles that could have been played by different actors.

Matt Damon turned down the role of Harvey Dent in "The Dark Knight."

Role was played by: Aaron Eckhart

Damon told MTV in an interview about "Invictus" that he had to turn down the iconic role of Harvey "Two-Face" Dent due to filming conflicts.

"I couldn't [appear in The Dark Knight]. It was a scheduling thing. But, I never spoke to Chris Nolan," Damon said.

He had no qualms regarding Nolan's final choice for the villain.

"Look, Aaron is a great actor, so the movie didn't suffer for it. Every once in a while you get [an acting opportunity] and you can't do it."



Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the role of Dirk Diggler in "Boogie Nights."

Role was played by: Mark Wahlberg

After watching him in "The Basketball Diaries," Paul Thomas Anderson wanted DiCaprio to star in "Boogie Nights." DiCaprio turned it down to appear in "Titanic," but recommended his friend and "Basketball Diaries" costar Mark Wahlberg.

DiCaprio told GQ in 2008 that he regretted turning down the role. "'Boogie Nights' is a movie I loved and I wish I would've done."

When asked if he would reverse his decision if he could, DiCaprio said, "I'm not saying I would have. But it would have been a different direction, career-wise. I think they're both great and wish I could have done them both."

DiCaprio was also reportedly offered $20 million by Lionsgate to portray crazed serial killer Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho," even though director Mary Harron wanted Christian Bale in the role. She was replaced by director Oliver Stone, but DiCaprio and Stone couldn't agree on a creative direction, so DiCaprio left to film "The Beach." Harron returned to the project and Bale was cast.



Angelina Jolie passed on the lead in Oscar-winner “Gravity.”

Role was played by: Sandra Bullock

According to Variety, Angelina Jolie was originally set to play the lead in Alfonso Cuaron's Oscar winner; however, she passed on the role in summer 2010.



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23 shocking photos that show just how crowded China has become

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China's population was approaching 1 billion when it established its one-child-per-family policy in the late 1970s. But in the fall of 2015, China announced that the policy would be dropped because of unintended consequences, including a skewing of the population toward males and a disproportionate representation of elderly people.

By allowing couples to have two children, China is hoping to bring balance back to the country's demographics. The current population rests at about 1.3 billion after having the policy in place for over 35 years. Only time will tell how the lifting of the rule will impact the numbers.

These photos from Reuters show how crowded the country has already become.

Jack Sommer wrote an earlier version of this story.

SEE ALSO: Inside the $200 million hotel Donald Trump just opened a mile away from the White House

Examinees walk into the entrance of a classroom building to take part in a three-day entrance exam for postgraduate studies in Hefei, Anhui province. A record 1.8 million people applied to attend this exam in 2013.



Students take an exam at a high school's open-air playground in Yichuan, Shaanxi province. More than 1,700 freshmen students took part in the exam in 2015, which the school moved outside because of insufficient indoor space.



Laundry hangs outside student housing at a university in Wuhan, Hubei province.



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Chefs tell us their favorite 5-ingredient recipes

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One of the great things about cooking is that every dish has infinite possibilities, but that doesn't mean it takes a pantry the size of a Trader Joe's to prepare something delicious. Especially for the home cook, simple is usually the best route.

We asked a group of chefs to give us their favorite recipes that only use a handful of ingredients (literally, five ingredients). Read on to learn crazy-easy approaches to impressive dishes like enfrijoladas and pad krapow.

Enfrijoladas

Ingredients:

  • Small tub of ricotta
  • Black bean mole
  • Yellow corn tortillas
  • Diced avocado
  • Picked cilantro leaves 

"The black bean mole I usually make is made up of black beans, chiles, grilled tomatoes, and onions. It's a pretty involved recipe, but using prepared refried beans or store-bought mole also works for those making this recipe at home. I lightly fry the yellow corn tortillas to make them pliable, then fill with ricotta and some salt. Fold the tortillas over to make little quesadillas and grill them in a pan to make them crispy. Heat up the mole in a small pan and spoon it onto the center of the plate, then place the quesadillas on top of the mole and garnish with one more spoonful of ricotta and cilantro leaves." -- Rick Lopez, executive chef at La Condesa (Austin, TX)



Queso fundido

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces Havarti
  • 2 ounces fontina
  • 1 ounce aged white cheddar
  • Beer
  • Chorizo 

"One dish that is doing well at The Hightower right now is our queso fundido. We do a mix of 2 ounces fontina, 2 ounces Havarti, and 1 ounce of aged white cheddar. First we heat the bowl in a 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Add 1 ounce of beer [the chef recommends Austin Beerworks Fire Eagle] to the preheated bowl, place the cheese mixture in the bowl, and heat for about four minutes until the cheese is melted. We make a sausage in-house that is a fairly mild version of a Spanish chorizo, but any version you pick up at a grocery store will work fine, just add about 1.5 ounces. Serve with tortillas or chips. -- Chad Dolezal, chef/owner at The Hightower (Austin, TX)



Gremolata

Ingredients:

  • One head of celery, heart removed
  • One bunch parsley leaves, fine chiffonade
  • 2 ounces horseradish on microplane, to taste
  • 1 ounce olive oil
  • One whole pomegranate, seeded 

"Mix above together and hold as relish for garnish or part of the plate. Add salt and pepper to taste. It has a huge impact on flavor and goes well with most roasted vegetables and meats." -- John Brand, chef at Supper at Hotel Emma (San Antonio, TX)



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'Harry Potter' fans can live out their wizard dreams at a magical school

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Many diehard "Harry Potter" fans would give anything to receive an acceptance letter from Hogwarts and be whisked away into a magical world.

If you consider Poland to be a magical world, you're in luck.

At the College of Wizardry located in Leśna, "long-flowing robes and dragontooth wands meet jeans and leather jackets."

Enrolled students can cast spells, learn about Ancient Runes, and be the star of their own "Harry Potter" experience. 

Scroll down to learn more about how to become a student of magic. 

 

The College of Wizardry (CoW) is a live action role play (LARP), meaning each person involved takes on a character and acts out the life of a witch or wizard for the weekend.



Tickets for a 3-night stay at the Hogwarts-esque castle (called Czocha) are 2.800 Danish Krone — or about $406.



The price includes room and board, with dormitories and group meals served Hogwarts-style. You'll have to get yourself to Poland, though, and it's BYO-wand.



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Here's who's going to win the 2016 Emmy Awards this weekend

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The 2016 Emmy Awards go down this Sunday. There are some exciting competitions this year and a lot of questions to be answered.

For example, will Julia Louis-Dreyfus become the first person to win five Emmys in the comedy actress category? Or will another talented woman break her winning streak?

Plus, who will take up the mantle in the best drama actor category now that Jon Hamm, Bryan Cranston, and Jeff Daniels aren't in the running? Aside from "Bloodline" star Kyle Chandler, the field is packed with men who have never been nominated before.

And finally, which talk show will take over now that Jon Stewart has moved on?

Business Insider sized up the nominees and here's who we think will win this weekend:

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Outstanding drama series

Will win:"Game of Thrones"
Could win:"The Americans"

This was the first season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" that surpassed the story in the novels. Faced with that challenge, the show took lots of risks, measured out how much it would give in to fans' wishes, injected humor into an otherwise dark time, and ended with a huge, fan-pleasing battle. A win here is pretty much a guarantee.

That said, "The Americans" has been a longtime critical favorite and was just nominated for the first time in the drama category after coming out of a very strong season. It remains to be seen if the TV Academy will want to honor it this year to make up for years of snubs.



Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

Will win: Rami Malek, "Mr. Robot"
Could win: Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"

With Emmy favorites like Jon Hamm and Bryan Cranston out of the running, there's room for a new leading man to take the statue. Rami Malek has proven to be a critics' favorite for playing a delusional hacker on USA Network's "Mr. Robot."

Kevin Spacey has yet to win in this category for Netflix's "House of Cards," but the show's last season wasn't its strongest and actually leaned toward highlighting his costar Robin Wright. And Bob Odenkirk has a strong claim to the statue for his transformative performance on "Better Call Saul." But the TV Academy will probably give Malek the edge.



Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

Will win: Robin Wright, "House of Cards"

Could win: Keri Russell, "The Americans"

The last season of "House of Cards" was dripping with thirst for an Emmy win for Robin Wright. It definitely did all it could to give Wright a fighting chance at the award as she delivered a Claire Underwood dead set on exerting her independence from Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood. The TV Academy definitely noticed and will probably hand her the award.

Her toughest competition will arrive with "The Americans" star Keri Russell, who is nominated for the first time in this category. If anything gives her the edge, it's the recent return to talk about the series after four seasons. The members of the TV Academy may want to show that they're not as out-of-touch as people think.



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The 25 cities where your pay goes the furthest

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There are a lot of ways to stretch a dollar.

One is to move to a city where the pay is high and the average price of a home is not.

To find out where your pay goes the furthest, Glassdoor compared the average median salary (based on at least 1,000 salary reports shared by local employees) in the 50 most populated US cities against the median home value (according to the Zillow Home Value Index) in each area.

"Though there are certainly other financial factors to consider when taking into account total cost of living, this data reinforces that pay typically goes further in mid-sized cities versus big metropolitan areas where there is often tighter competition for housing," Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor's chief economist, said in a press release.

Here are the 25 cities where your pay goes the furthest, according to Glassdoor's research:

SEE ALSO: The 37 highest-paying jobs in America

25. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Cost of living ratio: 30%

Median pay: $62,000

Median home value: $209,400

Number of open jobs: 22,339



24. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of living ratio: 30%

Median pay: $65,000

Median home value: $219,400

Number of open jobs: 64,026



23. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of living ratio: 30%

Median pay: $50,000

Median home value: $165,900

Number of open jobs: 18,205



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The 10 global cities where house prices are rising the most

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StockholmThe property market in the UK has been rampant since the financial crisis, with prices skyrocketing, particularly in the capital London where the average home is worth more than £550,000 ($727,584).

However, compared to many cities around the world, London's prices are growing at a crawl. Global estate agent and property consultancy Knight Frank released its annual "Global Cities" report on Thursday, looking at the state of the property market in top cities around the world.

As part of the report, Knight Frank analysed data from cities across the world to show the places where so-called mainstream house prices — basically the price of normal homes — are growing the quickest globally. Of the top 10 cities listed by the firm, all saw prices rise more than 15% in last year, with the top city seeing prices rise more than 60% in a single year.

Check out the global cities where prices for the average home grew the most in the last year below.

10. Lucknow, India — 16.1%. Located in the Uttar Pradesh region of northern India, Lucknow has seen major investment from global car giant Honda, which recently opened a new facility in the city. House prices have risen as a result of growing investment in the city.



9. Izmir, Turkey — 16.7%. Izmir, on the western coast of Turkey is another city that has seen substantial investment and infrastructure creation in recent years, driving up house prices. The city has centralised municipal management of utilities, something which is very rare in Turkey.



8. Auckland, New Zealand — 16.9%. House prices in New Zealand's largest city have surged in recent years, thanks in part to huge numbers of Chinese investors pouring money into the market. A chronic shortage of housing is also partly to blame.



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The top 10 countries where Chinese students study abroad

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The Chinese Ministry of Education reports that 523,000 Chinese students went abroad to study in 2015.

That is the highest number ever recorded, and market intelligence firm ICEF say that foreign universities represent an "excellent calling card for Chinese employers."

A new report from Knight Frank has examined where Chinese students most often go to study abroad.

Here is the list:

10. New Zealand: 13,952 students



9. Germany: 19,441 students



8. France: 25,388 students



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PHOTOS: Eager Apple customers queue as the iPhone 7 goes on sale around the world today

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The iPhone 7 goes on sale today.

The latest smartphone from Apple boasts an improved camera, stereo speakers, new colour options, and — controversially — the removal of the headphone jack.

It went on sale around the world at 8 a.m. on Friday morning (local time).

Because of timezones, Australia was the first country in the world where the high-end smartphone was available.

Here's a look at Apple Stores around the world as eager customers wait for the launch of their new phones. 

Read on to see what it was like...

Historically, Apple Stores have had massive queues on iPhone launch days as customers camped out for hours to be the first to get their hands on the new smartphone.



This year, however, the coveted devices are only available to those who have ordered them in advance online. There was no stock for in-store purchases on Friday, though some has been reserved for business-as-usual shop floor sales on Saturday and beyond.



That hasn't stopped some people turning up early to be at the front of the line. Arjun Kharpal, a reporter for CNBC, said that the first people turned up at 5 or 6 in the morning — despite a ferocious thunderstorm in the UK.

 



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The most spectacular astronomy photos of the year

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The winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 were announced on September 15, revealing the most unique and beautiful images of space taken from Earth over the last year.

Out of 4,500 entries, 11 winners were chosen by a panel of judges in 11 categories, ranging from stunning, vibrant skyscapes to crystal-clear photos of distant planets and stars. The overall winner, Chinese photographer Yu Jun, took home £10,000 ($13,228) for his photo of a total solar eclipse.

The winning images are on display in a free exhibition at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London from September 17 until June 28, 2017.

Here are the winning photos:

Chinese photographer Wing Ka Ho looked up from a busy block in Hong Kong to capture stars shooting past above.



British photographer Steve Brown makes a star look like a series of multicoloured polka dots in his photo "The Rainbow Star."



Brendan Devine, a 15-year-old from the US, won a spot in the exhibition with this beautiful photo of the moon, which looks as though it's disappearing before the viewer's eyes.



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The 50 best-selling music artists of all time

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Rock 'n' roll legends hold the top spots on the all-time list of best-selling artists, but today's pop stars are fast on their heels.

With many years of music likely still ahead of them, artists like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Adele have a good chance to surpass a number of classic artists and bands in sales totals.

You'd likely be surprised to learn, for instance, that Swift has sold more than Garth Brooks, U2, and Mariah Carey. Or that Rihanna has toppled Michael Jackson.

We compiled this list by ranking the most successful acts according to their total certified units sold worldwide — a figure that includes sales of albums, singles, and music videos. 

It's a surprising mix of the old and the new.

Check out the 50 best-selling music artists of all time: 

SEE ALSO: The 20 most ridiculous things superstar musicians have demanded at their concerts

50. Journey — 62 million units



49. Coldplay — 62.3 million units



48. Prince — 63.7 million units



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