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Bernard Arnault, emperor of luxury and world's top fortune
Bernard Arnault, emperor of luxury and world's top fortune
by  AFP

Bernard Arnault -- who with his family now tops the wealth of Elon Musk -- gradually built LVMH into a global luxury empire by buying up iconic brands, sealing his reputation as a formidable and insatiable businessman. LVMH -- the world's leading luxury group -- boasts more than 75 brands, acquired over time.

Timeline: Twitter mayhem since Musk takeover
Timeline: Twitter mayhem since Musk takeover
by  AFP

Since buying Twitter, Elon Musk has made radical changes that have sparked fears for the future of the platform, from firing half the staff to restoring ex-president Donald Trump's account and suspending those of several journalists.

Rio ex-governor to be freed after 6 years in jail over corruption
Rio ex-governor to be freed after 6 years in jail over corruption
by  AFP

The former Rio de Janeiro governor accused of receiving huge bribes over construction work for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics will soon be free after six years in prison, following a ruling by Brazil's highest court. Cabral served as Rio governor from 2007 to 2014, years in which Brazil was picked to host both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

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