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‘Playing with fire’: Epstein bankrolled a woman tied to Bill Gates—then asked to be repaid

Epstein arranged for a visa; wired cash; paid for coding classes; and even housed a woman tied to Gates in a New York apartment, DOJ documents show.

Fortune

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2025 committed US$22.4 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 35% above an inflation-adjusted $16.6 billion in 2024, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations.

The Conversation

Inside the battle to end the Aids pandemic in the face of Trump’s cuts

SPECIAL REPORT: Rachel Hagan speaks to some of researchers behind the push for a full HIV vaccine – whose trial had to be saved after the US slashed its grant – about the cost of the delay, and lays out the warnings it provides for the current rollout of the…

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Billionaire Philanthropist Bill Gates Apologises Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Gates addresses his controversial ties with Epstein, apologizes for past mistakes, and clarifies position on affairs and philanthropy at town hall.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein ties at a Gates Foundation meeting, spokesperson says

Bill Gates is addressing his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering questions about their relationship during a town hall meeting of his nonprofit Gates Foundation

The Independent UK

Bill Gates 'admits having affairs with two Russian women' as billionaire apologises for Epstein ties

The Microsoft founder described his meetings with the late paedophile as a ‘huge mistake’

Evening Standard

‘Huge mistake’: Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties; admits having affairs with Russian women

Bill Gates has apologised to Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting it was a "huge mistake" that harmed the organisation's reputation. While asserting he "did nothing illicit," Gates acknowledged meetings continued after Epstein's conviction and that his ties helped Epstein "burnish his reputation." He also admitted…

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As Gates’ Epstein connection unnerves staff, his foundation looks for a way forward

The billionaire’s abrupt withdrawal from the India AI Impact Summit follows renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Fortune

Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder pulls out of India’s AI Impact Summit to ‘ensure the focus’ remains on event’s ‘key priorities’

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates drops out of landmark India AI summit amid criticism over Epstein

Modi government is receiving flak for inviting Gates to its AI summit despite his Epstein links

The Independent UK

Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Emails About Affairs & Drug Requests, Says He Was ‘Foolish’

Bill Gates says he “regrets every minute” spent with Jeffrey Epstein, calling their meetings “foolish” as newly released emails surface.

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Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement

“They need to answer to those things, not me,” French Gates told NPR.

Fortune

In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding

The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities

The Independent UK

Epstein Files Claim: Bill Gates caught STD from 'Russian girls'; sought antibiotic for ex-wife Melinda

Freshly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations have reignited scrutiny of Bill Gates’ past association with the disgraced financier, after draft emails found on Epstein’s computer made a series of unverified and explosive claims about the Microsoft co-founder’s private life.

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Has the golden age of global health ended? The health takeaways from Davos 2026

Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways.

Fortune

Gates Foundation plans to give away $9 billion in 2026 to prepare for the 2045 closure while slashing hundreds of jobs

Who will take the reins of philanthropy with the Gates Foundation absent?

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Warns World Is 'Going Backwards' as Global Child Mortality Rises for First Time This Century

In his 2026 annual letter, Bill Gates warns that global child mortality rose in 2025, blaming foreign aid cuts for a historic 'backward slide.

The Independent UK

Gates and OpenAI in $50m deal that will help fight global aid cuts by Trump and others

The partnership seeks to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of cuts

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Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims

Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows

The Independent UK

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

International Business Times UK

Microsoft Founder Bill Gates' Billion Dollar Divorce Payout to Ex-Wife Melinda Finally Revealed

Bill Gates' divorce settlement with Melinda French Gates is finally coming into focus, with billions quietly transferred years after their split. Here is how it went down.

The Independent UK

Bill Gates sent $8B to ex-wife Melinda for charity work, instantly making foundation one of world’s largest

The pair announced their divorce in May 2021 and subsequently split up their philanthropic efforts

Fortune

Read Bill Gates's 2026 annual letter in full

"As we start 2026, I am thinking about how the year ahead will set us up for the decades to come."

MarketBeat

Gates Foundation Sells MSFT Stock—Should Investors Be Worried?

The Gates Foundation sold 65% of its Microsoft stake, but analysts say the move reflects rebalancing, not fading confidence, which makes MSFT stock a buy

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Scrooge or Santa? How Famous Billionaires Are Giving (or Not) in 2025

One thing the world's richest people have in common is that they all have a lot of money. One thing they don't have in common is the percentage of that money they give away to charity. While some...

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