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Oxfam Warns of Rising Authoritarianism & Billionaire Boom
Oxfam International reveals how a massive surge in billionaire wealth is not just an economic issue, but a direct driver of political power, media control, and the erosion of democracy, leading to a global shift from democracies to oligarchies.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 20, 2026
Global tensions escalate as President Trump threatens European allies over Greenland, faces domestic backlash for ICE crackdowns, and proposes a 'Board of Peace' to rival the UN, while an Oxfam report highlights record billionaire wealth and its impact on democracy.
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