Gates Foundation finds no evidence of wrongdoing in Epstein review, approves new governance measures

Gates Foundation concludes external review of engagement with Epstein The Gates Foundation has concluded its external review of its past engagements with Jeffrey Epstein, finding no evidence of wrongdoing while approving new governance measures.The review, conducted by law firm WilmerHale and commissioned by CEO Mark Suzman in March, found no evidence that Epstein was paid…

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Russia, Latin American suppliers to rescue: India’s Middle East oil imports dip in April-June on Hormuz disruptions

Crude imports from the Middle East fell about 27% to 1.55 million barrels per day during the April-June period. (PTI photo of oil tanker) India increased its crude oil purchases from Russia and Latin America during the April-June quarter, while imports from the Middle East declined as supplies through the Strait of Hormuz were constrained…

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Murali Sreeshankar eyes golden leap at Commonwealth Games 2026: ‘Hopefully change the colour of medal’ | Commonwealth Games News

Murali Sreeshankar (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Just over two years ago, Murali Sreeshankar feared he might never compete again. A ruptured patellar tendon during training in April 2024 forced the Indian long jumper to miss his biggest dream – the Paris Olympics – despite having already secured qualification.Doctors, coaches and many around him believed his…

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Six hours of psychological testing, three hours of behavioural interview: What does it really take to become an astronaut for NASA and who can apply for it?

A gleaming resume, extreme intelligence and competent physical fitness are still not enough to get you into NASA. The top space agency in the world is not impressed by qualifications on paper and requires an individual to ace real-life tests. In the agency’s 2021 selection cycle, the final 30 candidates completed individual exercises under time…

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‘Man called Samar Khan from Shah Rukh Khan’s company said I won’t let you work in Mumbai,’ recalls ‘Calling Sehmat’ writer Harinder Sikka: ‘We give Rs 5-7 lakh to Chetan Bhagat, who are you?’ | Hindi Movie News

Alia Bhatt’s Raazi is widely regarded as one of the standout performances of her career, but the film has continued to face criticism from Harinder Singh Sikka, author of Calling Sehmat, the book that inspired the 2018 spy drama. In a recent interview, Sikka levelled fresh allegations against filmmaker Gulzar, director Meghna Gulzar and an…

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A UK village spent £35,000 building four beaver-style dams after homes flooded. It is now waiting for the next deluge during a hosepipe ban

Leaky dams, also known as logjams, allow water to flow through slowly instead of blocking it. (Representational AI image) East Anglia, a rural region in eastern England, is facing a hosepipe ban after becoming the driest part of the UK. But in one village in Norfolk, people are also preparing for the opposite problem of…

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‘World Cup lost its credibility’: Sepp Blatter says politics overshadowed football after Spain’s triumph | Football News

L-R: FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump present the trophy to Spain’s Rodri; and Sepp Blatter. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on football’s governing body in the aftermath of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming the tournament “lost its credibility” and urging fans, players and national associations…

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‘I can hit from ball one’: Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate criticism ahead of Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

Tilak Varma responds to criticism (Image: ANI) India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has hit back at criticism surrounding his strike rate during the recent T20I tours of Ireland and England, insisting that he always bats according to the team’s requirements rather than personal milestones.The left-hander faced scrutiny after scoring 178 runs in seven T20Is across…

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