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# Forbes Rich List
Amazon's Jeff Bezos is now the richest person in the world as Trump's value drops by $400 million
Forbes published its billionaires list today.
# Milestone
Money, money, money! US Open to break $50 million prize barrier
It remains the richest event in tennis.
# cocktails and sushi
'The upper classes have not stopped going out': The rich Venezuelans spending their way through the crisis
Most are stuggling to make ends meet – but a rich minority is still sipping cocktails and going to exclusive nightclubs.
# Result
Someone in Ireland has won €88 million in the Euromillions tonight
The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 7, 17 and 23.
# Contractors
Outsourced Central Bank staff paid an average daily rate of €551
The Finance Minister said individual daily rates could not be disclosed for commercial reasons.
# softening market
Donald Trump has lost $800 million in the past year, Forbes magazine reckons
He’s still worth almost $4 billion though.
# Rich
Huge new Top 14 TV rights deal worth €97 million per season
The French clubs are going to be even wealthier from 2019 onwards.
# Celtic tigers
Ireland's super wealthy battle it out in the latest Sunday Times Rich List
Familiar names are near the top but there are some young pretenders nipping at their heels.
# RIP
The 10 celebrities making the most money long after they've gone
Michael Jackson is the top earner, making over €100 million last year.
# lotto jackpot
Someone in Ireland is €2.5 million richer this morning
The winning numbers were 9, 18, 23, 27, 31, 38 and the bonus number was 30.
# loaded
These are the ten richest people on the planet
There are fewer billionaires than there were this time last year.
Voices
“Tax the rich” isn’t going to solve our problems after the election
‘Why would you move to Ireland, as a doctor or an executive looking to invest, if you could take a job elsewhere and earn more after tax?’, writes Aaron McKenna.
# he likes gold
Take a look inside Donald Trump's private jet
It’s 24 years old, but has been seriously pimped out.
# rolling in it
Here's how VERY rich young people are spending their summer holidays
They’re boarding chartered planes, helicopters and yachts – and sharing every step with their Insta fans.
# Vroom vroom
An 'unnamed American rich dude' is selling a fleet of cars for €58 million
Someone is saying goodbye to quite a collection.
# a bit rich
This €40-per-box 'beauty chocolate' may be the clearest sign yet that the Celtic Tiger's back
Good grief, what’s this?
# loaded
What recession? Ireland's richest people wealthier now than during Celtic Tiger
You have to be worth at least £100 million to get on the list.
# pillows of cash
Don't get enough sleep? Try getting rich
It seems wealth has its privileges.
# lots of silver
Man with metal detector finds one of Britain's largest hoard of buried treasure... hopes to buy new house
Paul Coleman was out with the Weekend Wanderers Detecting Club.
# Loadsamoney
Rolling in it - the richest counties in Ireland are...
Latest figures from the CSO highlight worrying levels of indebtedness in the east of the country…
Voices
Opinion: Are you SURE you'd like to be a millionaire?
Whether through hard graft or pure chance, the life of the super-rich isn’t all rosy.
# flashing the cash
You'd need the Cusack Stand to hold all of Dublin's millionaires
One in 40 people in the capital is a millionaire apparently.
# New york houses
The most expensive celebrity homes in New York City
The celebrity super rich are apparently able to afford quite nice houses.
# just the facts
13 things you probably never knew about India
Hair, pollution, whiskey and babies – there’s a lot going on in India.
# Show Me The Money
‘Well-known’ billionaire buys record-breaking €144 million life insurance policy
The payout more than doubles the previous world record, sold in 1990.
# Happy Birthday
Here's what Facebook looked like when it launched this day ten years ago
Also, you won’t believe how much money it’s made Mark Zuckerberg and investor Bono.
# Rich
New Top 14 TV rights deal worth over €70 million per season
The French clubs are even more in the money after re-negotiating their contract with Canal+.
# Chile
Bachelet becomes Chile's president for second time after 'landslide' win
Bachelet first held the office from 2006 – 2010.
# Rich
French clubs calling for big money offers on TV rights deal
There could be long-term ramifications for the Irish provinces if the LNR attracts the money they are looking for.
# lois lane
Once famous, these people eventually became homeless
The co-author of a Rolling Stones song, a basketball superstar, even Lois Lane. It all went wrong somewhere along the line.
# better off
Here's why it's a good thing you didn't win the Euromillions
No really. You’ll feel much better about it once you’ve read this.
# Richie Rich
One Direction's Niall Horan is on the Sunday Times rich list
Yes, that’s right, he’s already richer than you will probably ever be.
# Baby you're a rich man
Denis O'Brien and Dermot Desmond among five Irishmen on Forbes rich list
The list is once again topped by the Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim who has a net worth of $73 billion.
# prosperity
Dublin ranks 4th in UN report on prosperity of global cities
However its authors said the current measures to address the economic crisis and public finances could affect its position.
# Climate Change
Ban Ki-Moon: Rich countries 'to blame' for climate change
The UN Secretary-General said that it was only fair that the developed world should bear most of the responsibility in fighting global warming.
# puppy yuppies
14 furry and adorable signs that you're a rich person
Own a dog? Then you’re probably very wealthy.
# Rich List
Tour the Gulfstream G650 - it only costs €50m
It flies at almost the speed of sound and Oprah, Warren Buffet and Ralph Lauren want one.
# longevity
These are the surprising things that can help you live longer
Here’s what the scientists say…
Voices
Column: Dragging heels on climate change hurts the poor
The changing patterns of climate and other factors have caused chaos in the developing world, writes Concern’s CEO Tom Arnold. This week’s Earth Summit is a chance to prioritise solutions.
# rags to riches
Rags to Riches: 7 homeless people who became famous
Halle Berry, Daniel Craig and Charlie Chaplin all came from difficult backgrounds…