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Tel Aviv ranked as number one most expensive city
Israeli city is named the world’s most expensive city above Paris and Singapore
In a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Tel Aviv has taken the top spot for the first time in the world cost of living ranking, jumping up from 5th place last year.
This rank pushes last year’s winner, the one and only glamorous city of Paris down to joint second with Singapore followed by Zurich and Hong Kong
Tel Aviv’s climb to the top is mainly due to the soaring value of Israel’s currency and supply-chain problems.
The Israeili city has also seen price increases for approximately one tenth of goods in the city.
These increases are led by the rise in price of groceries and transport in local-currency terms.
The survey also found that Tel Aviv was the second most expensive city for alcohol and transport, fifth for personal care items, and sixth for recreation.
This comes as the rate of inflation is the fastest recorded over the past five years with data collected by the EIU in August and September showing that prices on average have risen 3.5% in local currency terms.
The EIU survey collects this data by comparing costs for goods and services in 173 cities with the US dollar.
Tel Aviv’s mayor, Ron Huldai made it clear that this isn’t necessarily good news as he warns the rising property prices (not included in EIU’s index) could see the city ‘explode’
“The fundamental problem is that in Israel there is no alternative metropolitan centre. In the United States, there is New York, Chicago, Miami and so on… There you can move to another city if the cost of living is too onerous,” Huldai said in an interview with Haaretz newspaper.
Compared to last year, most US cities have fallen in the list after the government responded to the covid-19 pandemic by injecting more money into the economy.
The war-torn city of Damascus in Syria maintained its spot in last place on the list, making it the cheapest city in the world.
Top five most expensive cities
- Tel Aviv
- Paris and Singapore in joint place
- Zurich
- Hong Kong
Top five cheapest cities
- Damascus
- Tripoli
- Tashkent
- Tunis
- Almaty
Source: EIU’s World Cost of Living index
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Are women being silenced on LinkedIn? Algorithm claims spark debate
LinkedIn’s algorithm may favor men’s content, prompting concerns about gender bias and visibility for women professionals.
LinkedIn’s algorithm may favor men’s content, prompting concerns about gender bias and visibility for women professionals.
A Melbourne-based LinkedIn coach has raised concerns that the platform’s algorithm may be limiting the reach of women’s content. The discussion has intensified after an experiment showed major differences in engagement between male and female profiles posting identical content. Is the algorithm unintentionally amplifying gender bias?
We speak with Darren Woolley from TrinityP3 to unpack the evidence behind these claims, explore the implications of LinkedIn’s denials, and break down what these changes mean for professional women trying to build visibility online. What does the shift from cumulative to daily performance graphs signal? And how worried should users be about hidden bias?
Darren also explains why women must continue posting, how to create content that cuts through algorithm changes, and what strategies can help users—particularly women—boost their reach. Plus, we look at the broader call for more diverse voices to be heard on the world’s biggest professional platform.
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Hong Kong high-rise inferno leaves dozens dead and hundreds missing
Deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court kills 36, 279 missing; authorities face scrutiny over construction safety.
Deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court kills 36, 279 missing; authorities face scrutiny over construction safety.
A horrific fire has torn through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving 279 missing. The blaze erupted in the Tai Po district and quickly intensified as bamboo scaffolding helped the flames spread with alarming speed.
The complex, home to nearly 4,800 residents, was undergoing major renovations at the time of the disaster. Authorities are now facing renewed scrutiny over construction safety and the ongoing reliance on bamboo scaffolding, which has been at the centre of multiple accidents in recent years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep condolences and called for urgent rescue and recovery operations as emergency teams continue searching for survivors.
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National Guard troops shot near White House as lockdown declared
Two National Guard members shot near the White House; critical condition prompts major law enforcement response and lockdown.
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Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, prompting a major response from law enforcement. A suspect was also shot during the confrontation, and officials report the guards are in critical condition. President Trump, currently in Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, confirmed the severity of the incident.
Authorities quickly locked down the White House and the Treasury Department’s headquarters as police surrounded Farragut Square with heavy security and yellow tape. The area remains closed off as investigators work to understand what led to the violent encounter.
This shooting comes as tensions rise around the National Guard’s legal role in the capital. A federal judge recently ruled their presence violates several laws but delayed action until December 11, leaving a controversial deployment in limbo.
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