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The links between Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates explained

The links between Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates explained
Microsoft founder admits meetings with sex offender were ‘huge mistake’
3 May 2022
What will the next global pandemic look like?

What will the next global pandemic look like?
Creator of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine warns that future viruses could be more contagious and lethal
6 Dec 2021
Billionaires: who are the richest people in the world?

Billionaires: who are the richest people in the world?
Tesla chief Elon Musk leads the way ahead of Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault
26 Oct 2021
Bill Gates quit Microsoft after ‘inappropriate’ sexual relationship claim

Bill Gates quit Microsoft after ‘inappropriate’ sexual relationship claim
Company’s board launched investigation into alleged affair between the billionaire and an employee
17 May 2021
Bill and Melinda Gates: how ‘most expensive divorce ever’ might unfold

Bill and Melinda Gates: how ‘most expensive divorce ever’ might unfold
The billionaire pair have split after 27 years together
4 May 2021
Britain’s favourite conspiracy theory is revealed

Britain’s favourite conspiracy theory is revealed
And other stories from the stranger side of life
19 Aug 2020
Bernard Arnault tipped to become world’s richest person

Bernard Arnault tipped to become world’s richest person
Frenchman’s Tiffany takeover set to further boost coffers
26 Nov 2019

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Instant Opinion: Farage pact ‘mixed blessing’ for Tories

Instant Opinion: Farage pact ‘mixed blessing’ for Tories
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 12 November
12 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: Johnson ‘owes Queen an apology’

Instant Opinion: Johnson ‘owes Queen an apology’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 25 September
25 Sep 2019
Bill Gates backs poo revolution

Bill Gates backs poo revolution
Billionaire philanthropist is spearheading efforts to find lavatory solutions for the world’s poorer nations
6 Nov 2018
Trump falls 222 places on Forbes rich list

Trump falls 222 places on Forbes rich list
President’s wealth plummets as Jeff Bezos records the biggest year-on-year gain ever
7 Mar 2018
Who is richest person of all time? 

Who is richest person of all time?
None of history’s wealthiest people are alive today
11 Jan 2018
Is Jeff Bezos the richest person of all time?

Is Jeff Bezos the richest person of all time?
Amazon CEO worth over $100bn - but is he richer than Bill Gates once was?
10 Jan 2018
Should we be worried about artificial intelligence?

Should we be worried about artificial intelligence?
In Depth: the rise of AI robots could make or break mankind’s future
10 Nov 2017
Bill Gates gives £3.6bn to charity

Bill Gates gives £3.6bn to charity
Biggest donation for two decades brings Microsoft founder's total giving since 1994 to £27bn
16 Aug 2017
Bill Gates urges Theresa May to maintain foreign aid budget

Bill Gates urges Theresa May to maintain foreign aid budget
Microsoft founder defends UK spending as Prime Minister refuses to say whether 0.7 per cent target will stay
20 Apr 2017
World's eight richest men own as much as 50% of poor

World's eight richest men own as much as 50% of poor
Oxfam report says inequality gap is 'greater than had been feared'
16 Jan 2017
Cop21: the key climate change pledges coming out of Paris

Cop21: the key climate change pledges coming out of Paris
Leaders and businesses vow to give billions to fight global warming amid emotional pleas for action
1 Dec 2015
Polio in Ukraine: what the outbreak means

Polio in Ukraine: what the outbreak means
Two children are paralysed after contracting polio as vaccination rates fall dangerously low
7 Sep 2015
Bill Gates: Artificial Intelligence is a threat to humans

Bill Gates: Artificial Intelligence is a threat to humans
'I am in the camp that is concerned about super intelligence', says Microsoft founder
30 Jan 2015
ALIBABA: the biggest flotation of all time?

ALIBABA: the biggest flotation of all time?
Share price valuation means the firm Jack Ma started 15 years ago is now worth a total of $167.6bn
19 Sep 2014
HIT AND MISS: Did Microsoft ever love Steve Ballmer?

HIT AND MISS: Did Microsoft ever love Steve Ballmer?
Microsoft's former CEO and chairman will be remembered as much for his failures as his successes
20 Aug 2014
Ice bucket challenge: why are celebrities getting soaked?

Ice bucket challenge: why are celebrities getting soaked?
Internet is awash with videos of Justin Bieber and and Bill Gates drenching themselves with ice water
18 Aug 2014
MICROSOFT: The challenge facing new CEO Nadella

MICROSOFT: The challenge facing new CEO Nadella
Bill Gates endorses Nadella, but some say his presence will undermine confidence in the new boss
5 Feb 2014
RICH LIST: Saudi prince's wealth undervalued

RICH LIST: Saudi prince's wealth undervalued
Annual rich list is based on 'flawed' methods, claims Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (at number 26)
5 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 20 Sep 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 20 Sep 2012
20 Sep 2012