Global billionaire wealth has surged to $14.2 trillion, spread across 2,781 individuals. The US leads with 813 billionaires, ...

The Economist picks a country of the year. The winner is not the richest, happiest or most virtuous place, but the one that has improved the most in the previous 12 months. The debate among our ...

This year's top stories from abroad include booming English-language book sales across Europe, publishers rallying in support of Palestine, surging global audiobook and Spanish-language publishing, ...

In their 38th annual rich list, Forbes found 2,781 billionaires with a total net wealth of US$14.2 trillion (£11.2trn).

This article examines the top 10 richest authors in the world for the year 2024. Find out who holds the most fortune in the ...