The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic stability. In a report timed for the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the anti-poverty group Oxfam said the fortunes of global billionaires jumped 16% in 2025 to $18.3 trillion, extending an 81% rise since 2020....
