Epstein claimed in July 2013 that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates asked one of his advisers to provide him with medicine to treat sexually transmitted diseases, the consequences of “sex with Russian girls”

Asian markets fell sharply on Friday as renewed concerns over heavy investments in artificial intelligence dented tech sentiment, with Microsoft’s surge in AI spending reviving fears of stretched valuations. Precious metals retreated from record highs, while oil prices eased on hopes of de-escalating US-Iran tensions