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Billionaire wealth jumps to highest ever at $18.3 trillion as Oxfam warns of ‘dangerous inequality’

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

The Independent UK

‘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 says

The Guardian - UK

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 – combined

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Oxfam trustee quits board over ‘cruel’ treatment of ex-boss

Balwant Singh calls for regulatory intervention after Halima Begum was forced out as chief executive

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump weighs ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as death toll of protesters climbs

US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds. Plus, how Grok’s nudification tool went viral

The Guardian - UK

Charity shop staff ‘thrilled’ as rare edition of The Hobbit fetches £3,000

The edition of JRR Tolkien’s much-loved classic was among a pile of old children’s books donated to the Oxfam bookshop in Stirling.

Evening Standard

Richest 1% have ‘blown through’ their carbon budget for 2026 in just 10 days - experts warn

Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets.

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World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam

Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows

The Guardian - UK

‘I gave birth to my child to the sound of shelling’: Inside Gaza’s maternity crisis

Mothers have been left without maternity care and report breast milk drying up thanks to rising malnourishment, Maira Butt writes. Now, 100 leading figures of the arts are calling for action

The Independent UK

International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza

Israel has revoked the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations, and now those groups are grappling with how that will affect aid operations in Gaza

The Independent UK

Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

Israel will enforce a ban on 37 international NGOs in the Gaza Strip, citing failure to meet security and transparency standards.

Euronews

Billionaires added record $2.2tn in wealth in 2025

Just eight billionaires accounted for a quarter of the gains, led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and Larry Page

The Guardian - US

UK accused of breaking key aid promise as cuts drive humanitarian crisis in South Sudan

IN FOCUS: Britain is accused of undermining a key aid pledge to support Sudan after failing to maintain the flow of aid as refugees flee to South Sudan, reports Nick Ferris. Stories from the border between the two countries reveal just how devastating the cuts have been

The Independent UK

Gaza no longer in famine but hunger levels remain critical, UN says

Monitor says almost one in eight people face food shortages as flooding and cold exacerbate humanitarian emergency

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Row erupts at Oxfam after chief executive forced out

Ousting brings charity’s internal factionalism into public view

The Guardian - UK

Infighting breaks out over departure of Oxfam chief executive Halima Begum

Split emerges among members of board of trustees over circumstances of charity boss’s exit from organisation

The Guardian - UK

Velvet, tartan and puff sleeves: 22 sequin-free party looks for Christmas and beyond

Sequins shed, pollute and rarely get worn. From peplum to ribbons, here are the festive alternatives that bring all the glamour and none of the damage

Benzinga

No Country Can Contain A Trillionaire: What The New Wealth Class Means For Global Power

The world has never seen a trillionaire. But according to recent projections, that milestone may be closer than most people think — and experts say it could reshape politics, national security, and the balance of global power.

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The Guardian - UK

The best Christmas baubles in the UK: 28 delightful decorations, from baked beans to tinned fish

Want a Christmas tree that stands out? This year’s decorations are wonderfully wacky (and entirely glitter-free)

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How the Wealth of the 5 Richest People in 2000 Compares With the 5 Richest in 2025

How much has really changed since 2000? Discover how the richest people’s fortunes surged 729% in 25 years -- and why Elon Musk now towers over them all.

Benzinga

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg And Other Top US Billionaires Add $698 Billion Amid Soaring Inequality — Could Trump's Policies Create First Trillionaire?

America’s richest are pulling even further ahead. In the past year alone, the 10 wealthiest U.S. billionaires added $698 billion to their fortunes — a surge that underscores the wealth divide in the world’s top economy.

Fortune

America’s wealthiest billionaires got $698 billion richer this year—and Trump's tax policy could give them a new windfall

The top 10 richest U.S. billionaires took home 833,631x more money than the typical American home, and inequality could get worse thanks to President Donald Trump’s tax changes, job scarcity, and a looming recession

The Guardian - UK

America’s super-rich are running down the planet’s safe climate spaces, says Oxfam

Data shows wealthiest 0.1% of the US burn carbon at 4,000 times the rate of the world’s poorest 10%

The Independent UK

UK and allies failing women as push for military spending sparks aid cuts, Oxfam says

Military spending rose by $1.5 trillion in 84 countries in 2024 as aid for gender equality fell, a report by Oxfam says

Radio France Internationale

‘A form of crisis profiteering’ – report slams rich nations over climate loans

Rich countries are pushing poorer nations further into debt by giving most climate aid as loans instead of grants, a report published on Monday warned. The money often ends up back in the pockets of donor countries while vulnerable nations struggle to respond to climate disasters.

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