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Number of billionaires globally could reach 4,000 in next five years
Apr 23, 2026 - World 
There are now 3,110 billionaires but analysis shows ‘deep structural acceleration’ in wealth creation around worldThe number of billionaires in the world could reach nearly 4,000 by 2031, figures suggest, as the super-rich accumulate wealth at an accelerating rate.There are now 3,110 billionaires globally, according to analysis by the estate agent Knight Frank. This is forecast to rise by 25% over the next five years, taking the total to 3,915. Continue reading...
Islamic militants kill 11 people and burn homes in late night attack in Nigeria, local officials say
Apr 23, 2026 - World 
Islamic militants have attacked a remote village in northeastern Nigeria, killing 11 people and leaving two critically injured
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike on a house where she took cover, paper says
Apr 23, 2026 - World
Rescue workers say a Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
Voting begins in India's West Bengal state after a national voter list purge
Apr 23, 2026 - World
Voting in one of India’s most closely watched state elections has begun after a national voter roll revision removed millions of names and raised concerns over disenfranchisement
Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal
Apr 23, 2026 - World
Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets
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