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Number of billionaires globally could reach 4,000 in next five years

political influence. The charity Oxfam found that [a record number of billionaires were created last year](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/19/brazen-political-influence-rich-laid-bare-wealth-billionaires-inequality-poverty-instability-oxfam), taking the total above 3,000 for the first time. It reported that billionaires have collective

Technofacism? Why Palantir’s pro-West ‘manifesto’ has critics alarmed

Elon Musk, whose achievements, they say, are not met with “curiosity or genuine interest” but are instead dismissed by those who “snicker” at the South African-born businessman. Musk was heavily criticised for his role