2 h. ago Oxfam warns of ‘dangerous inequality’ as billionaire wealth jumps to highest peak ever

The total number of billionaires in the world has now reached 3,000 for the first time ever, while nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty, the report says

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2 h. ago ‘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 stalled in the fight against poverty and hunger.Oxfam’s annual survey of global inequality has revealed that the number of billionaires surpassed 3,000 for the first time during 2025. Since 2020, their collective wealth grew by 81%, or $8.2tn, which the charity claims would be enough to eradicate global poverty 26 times over. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slamsDjokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadershipThe civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of this year’s first grand slam event, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) published for the first time.The PTPA launched an anti-trust lawsuit against the four grand slams, the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the International Tennis Federation last year, accusing them of collaborating to reduce prize money, impose a restrictive ranking system and repress player promotional opportunities, but Tennis Australia was dropped from the claim last month after reaching a settlement agreement with the players’ union. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial players peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slamsDjokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadershipThe civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of the first grand slam event this year, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association published for the first time.The PTPA launched an anti-trust lawsuit against the four grand slam tournaments, the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the International Tennis Federation last year, accusing them of collaborating to reduce prize money, impose a restrictive ranking system and repress player promotional opportunities, but Tennis Australia was dropped from the claim last month after reaching a settlement agreement with the players’ union. Continue reading...

Economics

19 h. ago Hamilton Accies wage bill laid bare as club paid £30,000 safety bonus to players despite relegation

We can exclusively reveal the crisis club's wage bill and the task new owner Rob Edwards faces to cut costs

Economics

40 h. ago ‘Children lead mums to torture chambers’: Horror of Iran’s prisons laid bare by critic who reveals why she was ‘LUCKY’

AN IRANIAN political prisoner has come forward with a rare account of the regime's torture tactics, as the death toll from the uprising rose to levels unseen in decades. Having fled the Islamic Republic 15 years ago, N. - a mother of a little girl, who wishes to remain anonymous out of fear of persecution...

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55 h. ago Coleen Nolan lays bare her financial concerns amid brutal Loose Women budget cuts

Coleen Nolan has laid bare her financial concerns amid the brutal budget cuts to Loose Women.

Economics

62 h. ago FA launch probe as player at centre of shocking Cardiff City incident plays despite ban

Shocking details of the player's ban were laid bare earlier this week

Sport

4 d. ago Elon Musk’s stubborn spin on Grok’s sexualized images controversy

Musk attempts to recast AI tool’s misuse. Plus, tech billionaires plot against a proposed California tax on their fortunesHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor for the Guardian. Today, we discuss Elon Musk’s rosy depiction of Grok’s image generation controversy; the seven-figure panic among Silicon Valley billionaires over a proposed wealth tax in California, though with one notable exception; and how AI and robotics have revitalized the Consumer Electronics Showcase.Under a tax proposal that could be put to voters this November, any California resident worth more than $1bn would have to pay a one-off, 5% tax on their assets to help cover education, food assistance and healthcare programs in the state.Several Silicon Valley figures have already threatened to leave California and take their business elsewhere. But Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, whose net worth is nearly $159bn, told Bloomberg Television this week that he is “perfectly fine...

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5 d. ago Nicolas Kuhn post Celtic transfer woes laid bare as Cesc Fabregas delivers ultimatum to £17m misfit

The out-of-form Como star has struggled to live up to his hefty price tag

Society

5 d. ago Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham matchday laid bare including the strange superstition he never breaks

Ryan Reynolds has been a regular at Wrexham since buying the club and has even started to develop his own matchday rituals

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5 d. ago Shoe Zone takes aim at Government policy as profit woes laid bare

The retailer saw annual profits slump by more than two-thirds to £3.3 million and is predicting another 70% plunge in the current year.

Politics

6 d. ago Labour's housebuilding failures laid bare: New build construction plummets under Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has 'close to zero' chance of hitting his housebuilding targets, it was claimed today, as analysis of official figures revealed construction has plummeted nationwide under Labour's watch.

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6 d. ago Peter Thiel makes $3m donation to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax

Ballot proposes one-time, 5% tax on anyone in state worth more than $1bn and grant a five-year period for paymentPalantir co-founder Peter Thiel has donated $3m to a California lobbying group advocating against a proposed wealth tax that would target billionaires in the state. The seven-figure contribution comes as several ultra-wealthy tech moguls have left or threatened to leave California over the tax.Thiel, worth some $26bn, made the donation last month to the California Business Roundtable’s political action committee, according to a public disclosure filing which was first reported by the New York Times. A representative for Thiel did not respond to requests for comment. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Delayed discharge costs crippled NHS Ayrshire & Arran more than £75,000 per day

The staggering bill has been laid bare as Ayrshire's hospitals battle the wider national crisis.

Economics

6 d. ago Luke Littler reveals shock side hustle as he sells off items ahead of new season

World champion darts prodigy Luke Littler needed the help of girlfriend Faith Millar as he laid bare a surprise side hustle before jetting off to the Middle East

Events

9 d. ago Leaked blueprints from Iran's Revolutionary Guard expose secret 'psychological warfare' used to crush dissent as protests engulf the country

Chilling secret documents and videos obtained exclusively by the Daily Mail have laid bare the inner workings of Iran's ruthless 'repression machine.'

Events

1 week ago Chilling equation names exact date the 'world will end' – and it's this year

A 1960s mathematical study pinpointed one day in 2026 as doomsday due to overpopulation as three scientists laid bare their apocalyptic vision while some billionaires build survival bunkers

Politics

1 week ago Three things we learned from Chelsea loss as Liam Rosenior faces major issue

Fulham derby defeat further laid bare key ongoing problem that new Blues boss must fix fast

Politics

1 week ago Chumpy Pullin's dad reveals heartbreaking rift with his late son's partner Ellidy that has torn him away from his only grandchild

The father of late Olympic snowboarding champion Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin has laid bare his bitter falling-out with his son's partner Ellidy over the now-defunct charity that was established in his honour.

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