- Jul 3
Prince William reveals King Charles 'hates football' on Travis Kelce's podcast
Hours before Travis Kelce's wedding to Taylor Swift, Prince William dropped a royal bombshell: his father, King Charles III, 'hates football.' The heir to the throne, a devoted Aston Villa fan, also vowed to attend the World Cup final if England makes it.
- Jun 30
First time in 20 years: Warren Buffett suspends midyear donation to Gates Foundation over Epstein review
Warren Buffett has skipped his customary midyear donation to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades, according to The Wall Street Journal, as he waits for the outcome of an external review into the foundation's past links with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Jun 20
King Charles to publish personal tax details for the first time as monarch, palace announces
King Charles III will publish his tax payments for the 2024/25 fiscal year on Thursday, becoming the first British monarch to do so, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
- Jun 14
Melinda French Gates calls Epstein 'abhorrent human being,' blasts justice system for failing victims
In a wide-ranging interview, billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates described Jeffrey Epstein as an 'abhorrent human being' and said the U.S. justice system 'didn't do its job' to stop his crimes.
- Jun 13
Italian TV confuses Bill Gates for the deceased Steve Jobs during World Cup broadcast, igniting viral mockery
An Italian public broadcaster's newscast committed a viral blunder by listing the late Steve Jobs among celebrities at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confusing him with Bill Gates and prompting widespread ridicule online.
- Jun 13
US routs Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener as Hollywood elite packs SoFi Stadium
In front of a celebrity-filled crowd at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the United States began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, powered by a Folarin Balogun brace and an early own goal.
- Jun 11
Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein used knowledge of his affairs to pressure him, but denies any wrongdoing
The Microsoft co-founder told House investigators that Jeffrey Epstein tried to exploit his marital infidelities to force a renewed relationship, while insisting he never witnessed any criminal conduct.
- Jun 10
Gates tells Congress Epstein blackmailed him over extramarital affairs, calls meetings a 'grave error of judgment'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified before a House committee that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use information about his extramarital affairs to pressure him into resuming their relationship.
