The United States remains one of the few countries that use Fahrenheit as the standard for everyday temperature measurements, while most of the world uses Celsius.

A world map comparing temperature scales shows a striking divide: the United States stands out in yellow for Fahrenheit, while almost every other country is marked in red for Celsius.

From Europe and Africa to Asia, South America and Australia, Celsius is the standard scale for weather forecasts and everyday temperature measurements.

The United States is the most prominent exception. Americans commonly use Fahrenheit for weather reports, household thermostats and cooking temperatures, although Celsius is also used in scientific and some technical settings.

Canada presents a contrast to its southern neighbour. Despite its close economic and geographical ties to the United States, Canada generally uses Celsius for weather forecasts.

The two scales use different reference points. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at approximately 100°C under standard atmospheric pressure. On the Fahrenheit scale, the equivalent temperatures are 32°F and 212°F, according to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The widespread use of Celsius is linked to the international adoption of the metric system. The United States has retained customary measurements for many everyday activities, helping explain why Fahrenheit remains familiar to American households.

For scientific measurements, however, the International System of Units uses kelvin as its base unit of temperature , with Celsius also widely accepted for expressing temperatures.

The difference is largely one of convention rather than accuracy. Both scales measure the same physical quantity, but express it using different numbers.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have brought together some of the Muslim world's largest military forces under a joint defence agreement, with their combined strength estimated at nearly 1.4 million active personnel, more than 3,400 aircraft and 6,000 tanks.

The three countries signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, pledging to treat an armed attack on any one of them as an attack on all three.

The agreement, signed in Saudi Arabia by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to strengthen regional security amid growing tensions in the Middle East .

Figures from the 2026 Global Firepower Index show that the three countries have approximately 1.39 million active military personnel, 3,415 aircraft, 815 fighter aircraft and 6,046 main battle tanks.

Pakistan contributes the largest number of active troops, with 660,000 personnel, followed by Türkiye with 481,000 and Saudi Arabia with 247,000.

Pakistan also leads in military aircraft, with 1,397, compared with Türkiye's 1,101 and Saudi Arabia's 917.

Türkiye has the largest naval fleet of the three, with 192 assets, followed by Pakistan's 120 and Saudi Arabia's 32. Together, their naval forces account for 344 assets.

Their estimated combined annual defence budgets total $124.4 billion, with Saudi Arabia contributing the largest share at $63.9 billion, followed by Türkiye at $51.4 billion and Pakistan at $9.1 billion.

The agreement also brings together different military strengths. Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state, Türkiye has NATO's second-largest military and an established defence industry, while Saudi Arabia provides substantial financial resources.

The pact covers military cooperation, intelligence sharing, training and defence technology . However, the combined figures represent the countries' national capabilities, not a single unified military force.

Türkiye's parliament is still considering the agreement. On October 27, its foreign affairs committee approved the pact, sending it to the full assembly for debate and a vote. Turkish officials have said the agreement is defensive and does not automatically authorise overseas troop deployments.

The agreement could deepen military cooperation among the three countries, although its practical impact will depend on parliamentary approval and how the governments implement their commitments.

Spectators praised Senegal's preparations, expressing hope that the event would encourage other African countries to host major international competitions.

“Through Senegal, Africa is showing that it has the capacity to organise any major sporting event in the world ,” a spectator from Guinea said.

A Polish visitor also expressed optimism, suggesting the Games could pave the way for larger sporting events across the continent.

Running until November 13, the Games feature approximately 2,650 young athletes representing 204 national Olympic committees, alongside the first-ever Youth Refugee Olympic Team.

Athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete in 153 medal events across 25 sports, with competitions taking place in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.

The Games also mark a milestone for gender equality, becoming the first Youth Olympics to achieve full gender parity across athlete quota places, sports, disciplines and events, according to the International Olympic Committee.

“The tone has completely changed,” Rezaei said, comparing the message with an earlier letter from President Donald Trump .

US media previously reported that Vance had contacted Rezaei at Trump 's direction to revive peace negotiations. However, Trump maintained that the communication concerned medical supplies rather than diplomatic talks.

Rezaei also suggested Iran could reconsider its nuclear doctrine if another war erupted, although he stressed that no official decision had been made.

He warned that Iran's armed forces remained highly prepared for any renewed conflict, pointing to the country's military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz.

The security chief further claimed that recent US responses to proposals submitted through mediators indicated greater willingness to accept Iran's seven conditions for a potential agreement.

Despite the apparent diplomatic progress, Rezaei said Tehran remained deeply suspicious of Washington's intentions, fearing negotiations could be followed by renewed military action.

He also highlighted an October 26 meeting involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, saying the discussions could pave the way for new regional security arrangements.

Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18, following mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, covering the cessation of military operations and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

However, disagreements over the strategic waterway and the terms of a lasting settlement continue to hinder diplomatic progress.

The agency said the hackers had begun laundering the stolen assets, primarily by converting them into Ethereum, and warned that the funds were expected to be “further laundered” in stages.

TraderTraitor was previously linked to the theft of $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency platform Bybit in February 2025.

The FBI urged virtual asset service providers to block transactions associated with the laundering operation and provided suspected cryptocurrency addresses for monitoring.

Binance, which operates the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Saturday that it had replaced 90% of the stolen assets using company funds to purchase new tokens.

The company said the remaining 10% consisted of less liquid tokens that could take longer to replace.

The company said the replacement funds came from its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU), a Bitcoin reserve established to protect customers against security breaches, alongside resources from its Futures Insurance Fund and corporate treasury.

Minecraft leads in the United States , Canada and Mexico, as well as several Central American countries. The game also appears to attract more searches in Chile, one of the few South American countries where it leads.

Roblox , meanwhile, dominates much of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. It also leads in several Caribbean and Central American countries.

The contrast highlights differences in what internet users search for across the region, although it does not necessarily show which platform has more active players.

Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios, allows players to build, explore and survive in worlds made of blocks. Roblox, meanwhile, is a platform where users can create, share and play games developed by other users.

Both have large international audiences, but their different features may appeal to different groups of players.

Google explains that its Trends data measures relative search interest rather than total searches or player numbers. Results are adjusted for each location and displayed on a scale of 0 to 100.

This means a country showing stronger interest in Roblox does not necessarily have more Roblox players than Minecraft players.

The map illustrates a broad regional split in online search behaviour, with Minecraft leading across much of North America and Roblox attracting greater search interest in most of South America .

Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, with a standard edition priced at $79.99, compared with $59.99 for its predecessor, GTA V, when it launched in 2013.

Despite the higher price, an analysis shared by Reddit user u/razewerz on r/dataisbeautiful suggests players will pay less in inflation-adjusted terms than they did for earlier instalments.

The comparison, featured by World Visualised, uses historical US launch prices adjusted to September 2026 dollars using the US Bureau of Labour Statistics' Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

According to the graphic, GTA III, released in 2001 for $49.99, would cost approximately $94.79 in September 2026 dollars. GTA: Vice City, released in 2002 at the same price, would cost $92.90, while GTA: San Andreas, released in 2004, would cost $88.23.

GTA IV, which launched in 2008 for $59.99, would cost about $94.09 today. GTA V's original $59.99 price would be equivalent to approximately $86.33.

That puts GTA VI's confirmed $79.99 price below all five earlier titles in the comparison after adjusting for inflation.

Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, confirmed the $79.99 price and November 19 release date in June. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with a $99.99 Ultimate Edition also available.

The figures highlight how inflation has changed the cost of video games over the past 25 years. Although GTA VI is $20 more expensive than GTA V was at launch, the earlier game's inflation-adjusted price is about $6 higher.

The latest US inflation data supports the need for such comparisons. Consumer prices rose 3.7% in the year to September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics.

The comparison suggests that GTA VI's higher sticker price does not necessarily make it the most expensive entry in the series when measured against the purchasing power of the dollar.

The man was heard shouting, “I will kill you,” before the knife appeared to fall into the water and he climbed aboard.

The incident came as small-boat crossings to Britain resumed on Thursday following a 21-day suspension caused by rough seas and strong winds.

According to UK Home Office figures, 263 migrants arrived in three boats on Thursday, bringing the year's total to 21,198, a 43% decline compared with the same period last year.

The Home Office said joint operations with international partners had prevented more than 50,000 attempted crossings since the government took office.

“I looked at his face and said, ‘Dad, the persecution has begun,’” Bolsonaro said, claiming Brazil was operating under a “state of exception”.

The defeated candidate also accused electoral authorities of allowing irregularities during the presidential run-off, alleging that his opponents had violated electoral rules.

Bolsonaro said he received a court order requiring him to surrender his passports and prohibiting him from leaving Brazil.

Despite the order, he departed Brazil on Tuesday and arrived in Miami on Wednesday after travelling through Argentina and Ecuador.

The senator is under investigation for alleged money laundering and corruption but has not been charged. He denies wrongdoing and maintains that the proceedings are politically motivated.

Bolsonaro lost the presidential run-off to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by more than 4.4 million votes but has refused to concede defeat, alleging electoral irregularities.

His complaints include extended voting hours at some polling stations following transport disruptions and severe weather.

The foundation's latest governance report found improvements in economic opportunities and human development over the past decade, but significant declines in security, human rights and public participation.

According to the report, 30 African countries, representing half the continent's population, recorded improved governance scores between 2016 and 2025, while 23 countries deteriorated and one remained unchanged.

Ibrahim highlighted recent elections in Tanzania, where security forces were accused of killing thousands of protesters, and Uganda, where opposition leader Bobi Wine reportedly faced attacks and intimidation.

“It's just disgraceful,” Ibrahim told AFP. He attributed the decline partly to weakening liberal democracy worldwide, pointing to political developments in the United States , Europe and Russia.

“It is a strange era... we can see this phenomenon of the rise of strongmen everywhere,” he said.

Ibrahim also criticised the Trump administration's shift towards more transactional diplomacy, arguing that it was weakening the international order and the rule of law.

Argentina and Brazil have dominated South America's history in the Ballon d'Or, football's prestigious individual award, but their totals tell different stories.

According to the figures presented by The World in Maps, Argentine players have won 11 titles, compared with five for Brazil .

Messi accounts for eight of Argentina's victories , winning the award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023. His record places him ahead of every other player in the award's history.

Brazil's five titles have come from three players. Ronaldo Nazário won twice, in 1997 and 2002, while Rivaldo claimed the award in 1999 and Ronaldinho in 2005. Kaká was Brazil's most recent winner, in 2007.

However, the infographic's total of 11 Argentine titles includes three awards won by Argentine-born players who represented European countries.

Alfredo Di Stéfano won twice, in 1957 and 1959, representing Spain, while Omar Sívori won in 1961 as an Italian international.

Under the official nationality-based records, Argentina has eight titles, all won by Messi, while Brazil has five.

The difference also reflects the award's history . Until 1995, only European players were eligible to win the Ballon d'Or. The rules were later expanded, allowing footballers from other continents to compete.

Brazil's Ronaldo became the country's first winner in 1997, two years after the eligibility change.

The latest men's award went to England's Harry Kane on October 26, 2026, leaving Argentina and Brazil's totals unchanged.

The Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed the running order for its inaugural Asian edition, bringing together 11 performers from across the region for a live music competition in Thailand's capital.

The event will take place at One Bangkok Forum on November 14, marking Eurovision's first major expansion beyond its traditional European competition.

Vietnamese singer Tóc Tiên will open the contest with EM TIÊN, followed by Cambodia's Monetrey performing I Let You Go and Laos' Thinla with BAE, according to the official Eurovision announcement on October 29.

Mongolia's Beck will perform Chamguigeer (Without You), followed by Bhutan's Nyendra with Lhayi Semo and the Philippines' CARMELLE with Sobra-Sobra.

Bangladesh's Beatmosphere will take the seventh position with Tumi Ele, before Thailand's MANG x DAOU perform Aroma.

South Korea's JUNHEE will take the stage with DEEP DIVE, followed by Nepal's Pratik Himal Rai performing Ananta Maya. Malaysia's Aina Abdul will close the show with Bluest Sky.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision, announced the Asian expansion in March as part of celebrations marking the competition's 70th anniversary.

The organisers initially confirmed 10 participating countries before Mongolia joined the lineup, bringing the total to 11.

According to the EBU, the participating countries represent a combined population of more than 600 million people, giving the new competition the potential to reach a large regional audience.

The grand final is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Bangkok time on November 14. Viewers will be able to watch through participating broadcasters and Eurovision's official YouTube channel, while online voting will be available free of charge.

The event will bring together established performers and emerging artists, giving the participating countries an opportunity to showcase their music to audiences across Asia and beyond.