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World's richest five men double fortune since 2020: Oxfam
The world's wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich's influence over tax policy. To address the imbalance, Oxfam called for a wealth tax on the world's millionaires and billionaires that it says could bring in $1.8 trillion dollars each year.
IMF chief says AI holds risks, 'tremendous opportunity' for global economy
IMF chief says AI holds risks, 'tremendous opportunity' for global economy
Between the office and nature for Prada's winter menswear
The contrast between office life and the change of scenery provided by nature is the leitmotiv of the new men's collection unveiled in Milan on Sunday by emblematic stylist Miuccia Prada. It's the theme of "renewal and change, like nature (and) natural rhythms", that has inspired the 2023/24 autumn-winter collection, said Raf Simons, Miuccia Prada's creative co-director.
Adecco chief says AI will create new jobs
Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP. From meteorologists to lawyers and screenwriters, generative AI capable of creating content -- such as the chatbot ChatGPT -- could change the contours of many professions. - How is AI used at Adecco?
Syrian farmers abandon the land for steadier jobs
After years of war, drought and economic crisis, Omar Abdel-Fattah was forced to rent out his farmland in northeast Syria, preferring a more stable job to provide for his family. Some of his relatives have also rented out their land, while others have left Syria because of the dire financial situation there, Abdel-Fattah said.
Sober and sleek elegance for Dolce & Gabbana's black-clad men
Black flowed once again down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana's men's show in Milan on Saturday, in an homage to both meticulous tailoring and noble Italian materials and heritage. A far cry from former elaborate presentations with explosions of colours, this show was stripped down to a monochrome runway punctuated by a single raised platform which the models ascended and descended by stairs.
Yemen strikes unlikely to end Huthi threat to shipping
Recent strikes against Yemen's Huthis are unlikely to end the threat they pose to international shipping, with the Iran-backed rebels having already survived years of heavy aerial bombardment by Gulf states.
Doomed US lunar lander's space odyssey continues...for now
Is it the little spaceship that could?
Green tech pumps water from air at CES
Tech aimed at battling climate change and even pumping fresh water out of thin air attracted crowds as the annual CES gadget extravaganza showed its green side. Genesis Systems was on the show floor with a first of its kind WaterCube -- about the size of a central air conditioning unit -- that pumps water from the air so effectively it could supply all the water needed by a home.
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