Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims over political appointment

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing a former Labour Party member linked to the financier to a diplomatic role. Starmer said he was sorry for the hurt caused by the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.

Separately, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that it was "dumb" of him to spend time with Epstein and that he regrets the association. Gates described his own judgment in associating with Epstein as foolish.