Matthias Jaissle, 38, leaves Al-Ahli as a hero after winning back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, set to take over Newcastle United, owned by the same Saudi PIF, bringing his high-intensity, attack-minded style to the Premier League.
The global landscape of passport strength is evolving, reflecting geopolitical shifts and inequalities. While overall mobility has increased due to more visa-free agreements, significant disparities persist, with some passports offering extensive access and others severely limiting travel, impacting individuals' lives and global interactions.
Larry Ellison, Oracle co-founder, rose from struggling to pay utility bills for his early software projects to becoming the world's second-richest man. His journey included dropping out of college, being rejected by investors, founding Oracle, and later purchasing 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi. Despite recent stock market fluctuations affecting his net worth, Oracle's core business remains strong.
England secured back-to-back Test wins for the first time since November, beating Argentina 31-24. However, fly-half Fin Smith critically assessed the team's performance, rating it seven out of ten and highlighting the persistent issue of yellow cards, with 14 in 10 games this year.
California voters will decide on a one-time 5% tax on fortunes over $1bn, sparking debate on wealth taxation. The article argues against new wealth taxes, citing global abandonment, instead advocating for closing loopholes, restoring estate taxes, and raising capital gains and corporate rates to boost US revenue and address inequality.
SK hynix raised $26.5 billion on Nasdaq, the largest foreign company offering, at a premium. This success highlights Korea's capital market limitations and the need for reforms to support globally competitive firms.
Le groupe mauricien IBL, un conglomérat diversifié, étend ses activités en Afrique de l'Est, notamment au Kenya avec l'acquisition du supermarché Naivas. Cette stratégie a doublé son chiffre d'affaires, le faisant passer de 1 à 2,2 milliards d'euros.
Jeff Bezos, l'un des dirigeants les moins bien payés d'Amazon avec un salaire de 81 840 $ depuis 1998, finance son train de vie de milliardaire grâce à la stratégie "Buy, Borrow, Die" (acheter, emprunter, mourir), selon des fiscalistes américains.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, known for his extravagant purchases like a $490 million megayacht, has seen his personal fortune fluctuate significantly. His approach to acquiring assets contrasts sharply, from a two-year legal battle for a jet landing slot to a swift yacht commission via email. Recently, his net worth dropped by over $47 billion due to tech stock pullbacks.
Bernard Arnault et sa famille, à la tête de LVMH, ont retrouvé la première place du classement des fortunes françaises de Challenges, avec 121,2 milliards d'euros, détrônant les héritiers d'Hermès.
Un an après avoir été détrôné par la famille Hermès, le clan Arnault retrouve la première place du classement des 500 plus grandes fortunes de France, selon le magazine Challenges. Le magazine a choisi une couverture typographique pour la troisième année consécutive.
Global personal wealth and stock market capitalization saw significant growth in 2025, with the number of billionaires increasing by nearly 13.1%. However, this rise is largely driven by asset appreciation at the top of the wealth pyramid, suggesting increasing wealth concentration.
Brazil's World Cup dreams were dashed as they lost 2-1 to Norway in the last 16. Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway, while Neymar's late penalty was not enough for Brazil, marking their earliest exit since 1990.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has fiercely criticized England's cricket leadership, demanding head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key resign following Ben Stokes' international retirement and the team's poor Test performances, including a series defeat to New Zealand.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reflected on the "harsh business" of politics after UK Labour leader Keir Starmer's resignation, drawing parallels and distinctions between their leadership styles and challenges, particularly regarding party discipline and policy implementation.
King Charles III's voluntary annual tax bill was revealed as £12.9m for 2024-25, and £30m since his accession. Despite his estimated £1.8bn private wealth, this sum is considerably lower than taxes paid by other wealthy individuals, raising questions about transparency and the tax-free nature of some royal assets like the Duchy of Lancaster.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen lost in the Bad Homburg Open second round but improved her ranking, while compatriot Wang Xinyu advanced to the semi-finals after Elina Svitolina withdrew due to injury, raising concerns for Wimbledon. Wang will face Naomi Osaka.
A new 'OpenLux' investigation by OCCRP and Le Monde scrutinizes Luxembourg-registered companies, revealing new cases involving Spanish citizens, including Jordi Pujol Gironès and Amancio Ortega, who use the Grand Duchy's opaque or advantageous tax regimes for financial operations.
Micron's Q3 revenue surged to $41.4B, over 4x last year, with profit hitting $28.24B. Driven by AI demand for high-bandwidth memory, shares rose 15% post-earnings, reflecting a 700% climb over the past year. The company boasts 85% gross margins, rivaling top tech firms.
California's proposed "billionaire tax" is causing wealthy residents, including millionaires, to consider relocating due to fears the tax could eventually target smaller fortunes. Experts warn of potential interpretation issues and a surge of interest in tax-friendly states.
Málaga and Deportivo, two clubs with similar recent histories, both ascended to La Liga in 2025-2026. After falling from grace and experiencing relegations, they mirrored each other in the lower divisions before achieving promotion.
Andy Burnham secured a striking 54.82% of the vote in Makerfield, surpassing Labour's 2024 and 2019 general election results. Reform UK's candidate saw a slight increase but fell short of expectations, while Liberal Democrats and Greens received minimal votes, highlighting tactical voting trends.
Michael Burry, known for "The Big Short," revealed he has no position in SpaceX, citing expensive bearish options. He questioned the company's nearly $3 trillion valuation, calling it a "small space company" with less than $20 billion in revenue, and noted it now surpasses Berkshire Hathaway's market value.
Elon Musk's fortune increased by $164.8 billion in one trading session, surpassing Bernard Arnault's total wealth. This surge is largely due to SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, valuing the company at over $2.1 trillion and placing it among the world's largest corporations.
