8 JANUARY2026W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Simone Biles Wins Laureus Sportswoman of the Year 2025Taylor Swift Named Among Forbes' Most Powerful Women 2025Ursula von der Leyen Tops Forbes' Most Powerful Women List 2025Alice Walton Named World's Richest Woman in 2025Melinda French Gates Remains the World's Top Female Philanthropist Simone Biles has clinched the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award 2025, thus reaffirming her position at the pinnacle of global gymnastics. Her comeback has proven to be a testament to her incredible resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence. In addition, she continues to be a strong supporter of athlete mental health advocacy.Taylor Swift was featured on Forbes' 2025 World's Most Powerful Women list for her radical cultural and commercial impact. Her record-smashing tours and ownership-centric business approach changed the music industry landscape. As of 2025, she was essentially a global entertainment giant.Ursula von der Leyen lead Forbes' 2025 List of The World's Most Powerful Women at position#1. Her role as the President of the European Commission saw her design influential policies. Her influence defined power in the world of 2025.Alice Walton was also known as the richest woman in the world in 2025. Forbes named her so. Since she comes from the Walmart family, she had the highest wealth over other women in the world.Melinda French Gates continues to be the world's top female philanthropists, working for the upliftment of underserved communities globally through The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. operating across 130 countries, the foundation is the world's second largest philanthropic organisation globally. SPORTSENTERTAINMENTPOLITICSBUSINESSPHILANTHROPYTOP WOMEN ACHIEVERS OF 2026
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