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28 Oct 1955
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United States
Trump, Clinton and ex-prince Andrew seen in new photos from Epstein’s estate
Larry Summers and Bill Gates also appear, as well as sex toys, and a condom emblazoned with both Trump’s image and the phrase ‘I’M HUUUGE!’.
13 Dec 2025 - 7:22AM
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Artificial intelligence
Bill Gates’ daughter lands US$30 million for star-backed AI firm
5 Dec 2025 - 11:15AM
Climate change
Opinion
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China’s quiet climate leadership offers hope for Global South and world
25 Nov 2025 - 7:44AM
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Climate change
Macroscope
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What China, not the free market, gets right about climate finance
China’s central and local governments and state entities are willing to issue or guarantee green bonds on a scale unmatched elsewhere.
22 Nov 2025 - 5:29PM
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China Future Tech briefing
China’s nuclear power plans match rest of world combined
About half of the world’s under-construction nuclear power plants are in China as the country races to boost electricity supply and meet emissions reduction pledges.
7 Nov 2025 - 2:20PM
Science
China mulls converting coal-fired power plants to nuclear facilities
Retiring plants could be given a new lease of life and help China reach its decarbonisation goals under a bold proposal.
15 Sep 2025 - 4:53PM
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Donald Trump
Tech titans praise Trump at White House dinner, Musk a no-show
Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook and other major CEOs attend a rare gathering in Washington.
5 Sep 2025 - 11:10AM
Science
AI scientist Cao Ting leaves Microsoft lab for China’s Tsinghua University
Cao’s new role follows the tech giant’s decision to restrict work by Chinese scientists and relocate Beijing-based researchers to Canada.
22 Aug 2025 - 1:48PM
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Ukraine war
Letters
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US sanctions have succeeded – in making Putin stronger
Readers discuss how the sanctions on Russia have backfired, AI governance, and the day humans won’t be needed for ‘most things’.
9 Aug 2025 - 11:31AM
China-Africa relations
China faces off against US for domination of DR Congo’s critical minerals
China’s pushback includes envoy to Congo underlining Beijing’s commitment to supporting the central African country address its crises.
28 Jul 2025 - 6:16PM
Fame and celebrity
Steve Jobs’ daughter Eve just got married – and Elton John performed
The wedding took place at Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire, with Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica serving as one of the bridesmaids; also in attendance were Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham.
28 Jul 2025 - 4:48PM
Horoscopes
Chinese horoscopes: what’s your luck like for July 2025, the Water Goat month?
Famous names born in the Year of the Goat include Ed Sheeran, Nicole Kidman, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Coco Chanel. Here’s a look at what the current Goat month has in store for you.
9 Jul 2025 - 3:01PM
Fame and celebrity
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say ‘I do’ in a divided Venice
The star-studded event has drawn protests by local activists, who feel their city has become a playground for tourists and the ultra-rich.
28 Jun 2025 - 4:41AM
Millionaires and billionaires
The Bezos-Sánchez wedding: who’ll be there and who’s dressing the bride?
Bezos-Sánchez wedding leaks abound: their invitations were criticised, while a photographed guest list revealed Buster Knight, Laura Mele and Sophie Rose Gutterman among the bride’s glam squad.
26 Jun 2025 - 12:54PM
Jeff Bezos
Meet the planners behind Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding
Founded by Italian aristocrats, the events and travel company describes itself as ‘responsible for masterminding the world’s most exclusive, private and spectacular parties’.
24 Jun 2025 - 1:00PM
Donald Trump
Letters
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Trump’s war on international students has already done damage
Readers discuss the ban on foreign students under the guise of national security, Bill Gates’ philanthropy model, and early exposure to screens.
14 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
China-Africa relations
Legal action over DR Congo lithium project on hold as US challenges China
Australia’s AVZ Minerals has paused legal action over a Congo mining project as the US seeks to buy its stake and rival China’s interests.
1 Jun 2025 - 4:00PM
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US-China tech war
US targeting Huawei worldwide opens new front in trade war
Optimism over a truce in the US-China trade war faded after the US sought to ban the use of Huawei Ascend AI chips “anywhere in the world”.
19 May 2025 - 5:15PM
Indonesia
Is Indonesia a ‘guinea pig’ in Bill Gates-backed TB vaccine trial?
The controversy began after President Prabowo Subianto said that Bill Gates was developing a tuberculosis vaccine to be tested in Indonesia.
15 May 2025 - 6:08PM
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Millionaires and billionaires
Gates to give away 99% of fortune, says Musk ‘killing’ world’s poorest children
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder speeds up donation plan, urges governments, wealthy people to help world’s poor.
9 May 2025 - 1:35PM
Trending in China
China artist, whose fans include Bill Gates, apologises for copying Belgian peer
Chinese artist, who displayed plagiarised work in art galleries in Amsterdam and London, had tried to sue Belgian counterpart for defamation.
5 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
Millionaires and billionaires
Recap
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Who are the richest people in the world and how did they earn their wealth?
Who has amassed the world’s largest fortunes? Take a deep dive and find out how much they are worth, from the wealthiest tech moguls to fabulously rich supermodels, from millionaire rock stars to the youngest billionaires.
2 Nov 2024 - 3:38PM
India
Rihanna, Zuckerberg among stars to celebrate Ambani’s son’s pre-wedding bash
Global tycoons, heads of state, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars descended on Jamnagar, where Mukesh Ambani held a pre-wedding bash for his youngest son, Anant Ambani, and his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant.
4 Mar 2024 - 7:05PM
Millionaires and billionaires
How ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer makes and spends his billions
The former tech exec joined Bill Gates at Microsoft after dropping out of his Stanford MBA, and continues to make a billion a year from his stake in the company
16 Feb 2024 - 6:00AM
Fame and celebrity
Is Phoebe Gates dating Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald?
Billionaire heiress meets Beatles heir? Here’s everything you need to know about the rumoured new romance between Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe and Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald
17 Oct 2023 - 5:00AM
Celebrity children
Not just Mick Jagger: 8 super-wealthy celebs who won’t leave fortunes to their kids
The Rolling Stones frontman recently revealed he won’t be leaving his US$500 million fortune to his 8 kids – so which other mega-wealthy celebs share the same sentiment towards their offspring?
5 Oct 2023 - 3:09PM
Timepieces
Tech bro bling: 9 watch brands that Silicon Valley millionaires love
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos wear Omega, and Bill Gates goes for Casio, while Silicon Valley CEOs are fans of Cartier, Rolex, Richard Mille – and Apple Watches, of course
10 Aug 2023 - 1:41PM
Millionaires and billionaires
Who is Paula Hurd, Bill Gates’ new girlfriend – or fiancée?
Paula Hurd was snapped with one of the richest men on the planet recently in New York City with a ring on her engagement finger – so who is the woman who’s caught Bill Gates’ eye?
20 Jul 2023 - 5:22PM
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