Forbes names world's richest person
A telecoms tycoon from Mexico has been named the world's richest person for the third year in a row.
According to Forbes, Carlos Slim Helu - who's 72 - has a net worth of nearly £44 bn.
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According to Forbes, Carlos Slim Helu - who's 72 - has a net worth of nearly £44 bn.
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