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Behind the scenes

The links between Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates explained

Microsoft founder admits meetings with sex offender were ‘huge mistake’

3 May 2022

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Today’s big question

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

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In Focus

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

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Behind the scenes

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

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Behind the scenes

Bill and Melinda Gates: how ‘most expensive divorce ever’ might unfold

The billionaire pair have split after 27 years together

4 May 2021

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In Brief

Britain’s favourite conspiracy theory is revealed

And other stories from the stranger side of life

19 Aug 2020

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In Depth

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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In Depth

Instant Opinion: Farage pact ‘mixed blessing’ for Tories

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 12 November

12 Nov 2019

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In Depth

Instant Opinion: Johnson ‘owes Queen an apology’

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 25 September

25 Sep 2019

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In Depth

Bill Gates backs poo revolution

Billionaire philanthropist is spearheading efforts to find lavatory solutions for the world’s poorer nations

6 Nov 2018

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In Brief

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

John D. Rockefeller was the wealthiest American who ever lived

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In Brief

Who is richest person of all time?

None of history’s wealthiest people are alive today

11 Jan 2018

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In Brief

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

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In Depth

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 at Trump Tower in December 2016

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In Brief

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

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In Brief

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

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 03:Warren Buffett (L) and Bill Gates attend the Forbes' 2015 Philanthropy Summit Awards Dinner on June 3, 2015 in New York City.(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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In Brief

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

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In Depth

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

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In Brief

Polio in Ukraine: what the outbreak means

Two children are paralysed after contracting polio as vaccination rates fall dangerously low

7 Sep 2015

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In Brief

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

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In Depth

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

Microsoft's former CEO and chairman Steve Ballmer

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In Depth

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

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In Depth

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

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In Depth

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

Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal, nephew of the Saudi King, is guided on his visit to the Somalian capital, Mogadishu on August 27, 2011. A delegation from the Saudi royal family arrived today in M

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In Brief

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

Daily Briefing

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 20 Sep 2012

20 Sep 2012

Bill Gates

The links between Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates explained

What will the next global pandemic look like?

Billionaires: who are the richest people in the world?

Bill Gates quit Microsoft after ‘inappropriate’ sexual relationship claim

Bill and Melinda Gates: how ‘most expensive divorce ever’ might unfold

Britain’s favourite conspiracy theory is revealed

Bernard Arnault tipped to become world’s richest person

Enjoy a different view

Instant Opinion: Farage pact ‘mixed blessing’ for Tories

Instant Opinion: Johnson ‘owes Queen an apology’

Bill Gates backs poo revolution

Trump falls 222 places on Forbes rich list

Who is richest person of all time?

Is Jeff Bezos the richest person of all time?

Should we be worried about artificial intelligence?

Bill Gates gives £3.6bn to charity

Bill Gates urges Theresa May to maintain foreign aid budget

World's eight richest men own as much as 50% of poor

Cop21: the key climate change pledges coming out of Paris

Polio in Ukraine: what the outbreak means

Bill Gates: Artificial Intelligence is a threat to humans

ALIBABA: the biggest flotation of all time?

HIT AND MISS: Did Microsoft ever love Steve Ballmer?

Ice bucket challenge: why are celebrities getting soaked?

MICROSOFT: The challenge facing new CEO Nadella

RICH LIST: Saudi prince's wealth undervalued

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 20 Sep 2012

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