politics
февраль 19, 2026
Bill Gates Cancels AI Summit Keynote Address Amid Epstein Links
Bill Gates was in India for the world's largest AI summit, but withdrew from his keynote speech shortly before it. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports from the country's capital, as Gates' decision has renewed scrutiny over his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
TL;DR
- Bill Gates withdrew from a keynote address at an AI summit in India, drawing renewed attention to his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein.
- Three French regions are on high alert for flooding, with parts of the Seine in Paris closed.
- An avalanche hit a train in the Swiss Alps near Zermatt; all passengers were rescued unharmed.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gifted new apartments to relatives of soldiers reportedly killed fighting in Ukraine.
- A 6-month-old monkey abandoned at birth in Japan found comfort with a stuffed orangutan.
- The US is positioning cargo planes, refueling tankers, fighter jets, and warships closer to Iran amidst rising tensions.
- US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff led negotiations in Geneva involving Iran, Russia, and Ukraine.
Bill Gates was in India for the world’s largest AI summit, but withdrew from his keynote speech shortly before it. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports from the country’s capital, as Gates’ decision has renewed scrutiny over his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said Thursday. The arrest follows a prior review by authorities into allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter involving Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as claims he may have shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz reports.
Three French regions are on high alert for flooding, as weather service Météo-France declared a red alert, its highest warning. Parts of the Seine in Paris were closed to the public as waters rise, with more rain expected in the coming days.
A passenger captured the moment an avalanche hit a train travelling in the Swiss Alps near the town of Zermatt. The passenger said emergency services were quick to respond and rescued those onboard within two hours. No one was injured, according to the company that operates the train.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un handed out new apartments to relatives of soldiers reportedly killed fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian forces. He described the move as repayment for their sacrifice, as state media showcased new housing projects in Pyongyang ahead of a major party meeting. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
'Punch' the baby monkey and his plushie mom
Abandoned at birth in Ichikawa Zoo in Japan, this 6‑month‑old monkey found comfort in a stuffed orangutan - and won thousands of hearts online.
As Washington pursues diplomacy with Tehran, it is also moving cargo planes, refueling tankers, fighter jets and warships closer to the region. Flight data and satellite imagery reveal how the US is positioning forces amid rising tensions. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports.
US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff led a whirlwind day of negotiations in Geneva — opening talks with Iran over its nuclear program before shifting to trilateral discussions with Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the war. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva.