World's 26 richest people hold as much wealth as poorest 50%: Oxfam
The world's richest 26 people hold as much wealth as the 380 crore people who make up the poorest half of world's population, a report by charity group Oxfam has revealed. Oxfam said 2018 had been a year in which the rich had grown richer and the poor poorer. It said the widening gap was hindering the fight against poverty.