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Bill Gates warns: Prepare for worse

The founder of Microsoft, called on rich countries to invest billions of dollars in the development of vaccines so that we can prepare for the next global epidemic.
Gates said that although the delta and omicron variants of COVID-19 are some of the most contagious viruses so far, the new one could be with a much higher mortality rate, writes the Financial Times, as "Blic" reports.

Bill Gates: The Coronavirus is a Flower against the Backdrop of Impending Pandemics

The world is facing pandemics that will be much worse than the coronavirus. That's what Microsoft founder Bill Gates said, urging governments to prepare and set aside billions to fight the next global epidemic.

Omicron and Delta are the most contagious viruses ever, Gates said, but the world will face more deadly and severe infections in the future.

Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife and fellow philanthropist Melinda announced on May 3 they are divorcing after a 27-year marriage.

One of the world's wealthiest couples - with a joint fortune estimated at $130 billion - the Gates have channeled billions into charitable work around the globe via their hugely influential foundation.

Land prices skyrocket in Turkey’s northwest after Bill Gates rumors

Land prices in Turkey's northwest have nearly doubled after rumors that Microsoft founder Bill Gates bought 22,000 acres of agricultural land in the region.

Landowners hoping to cash in on the opportunity are trying to sell their land at exorbitant prices with some listing up to $10,000 per parcel, according to a report

Forbes: Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva is Among the Most Influential Women in the World

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva was ranked in 18th place in this year's Forbes' ranking of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

The list includes world leaders in various roles.

The full list of Forbes' ranking is available here.

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