Billionaires have ‘outsized’ political influence — and they’re richer than ever, says Oxfam
Billionaires’ wealth has risen sharply to a record high of $18.3 trillion — with the super-rich seeking power “for their own gain,” according to Oxfam.
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Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
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Women ‘being failed by underfunded and understaffed’ UK postnatal care
Thousands of new mothers feel unsafe, unsupported and overwhelmed, according to the National Childbirth TrustWomen in the UK are being failed by a postnatal care system that is “dangerously underfunded and understaffed”, a damning report has warned.Tho…
Out of sight: spectacular HS2 tunnels offer glimmer of hope for stalling project
Despite much soul-searching over UK’s inability to build infrastructure, two sections of HS2 under Chilterns are being hailed for their engineeringSeventy metres down, in deep incognito beneath a disguised ventilation shaft in the Chilterns countryside…
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report saysThe world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts…
‘The finest in the world’: Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
Australian billionaires increased their wealth by almost $600,000 a day on average over last year, report shows
Data collected by Oxfam shows 48 billionaires hold more wealth than bottom 40% of the population – 11 million people – combinedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian billionaires increased their wealth by almost $600,000 …
From Extension to Infection: An In-Depth Analysis of the Evelyn Stealer Campaign Targeting Software Developers
This blog entry provides an in-depth analysis of the multistage delivery of the Evelyn information stealer, which was used in a campaign targeting software developers.
He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion
Jack Zhang worked as a dishwasher, bartender and cashier at a petrol station before he started Airwallex. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion.
European Union Officials Lean Toward Negotiating, Not Retaliating, Over Trump Tariff Threat
European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week.