Azerbaijan GP Tech & Talent: George Russell held off Max Verstappen in a chaotic Baku race that saw six retirements, with Isack Hadjar taking third for Red Bull and Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli scoring points after big swings. Monaco Innovation & Sustainability: At the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, awards highlighted mobile robotic charging for electric boats, energy-saving heated surfaces, and SeaDamp tech for stabilising boats and floating infrastructure. Nanotech Breakthrough: Toronto researchers report upconversion nanoparticles about 150x brighter, able to distinguish near-identical structural isomers—promising for sensitive sensing and drug-quality checks. Privacy-Preserving AI Sensing: Aston University’s SEdgeNet uses millimetre-wave radar to recognise activities without cameras, working in both darkness and bright light. Healthcare Research: Studies explore better dosing and pain control in thoracic surgery, including tacrolimus optimisation and outcomes tied to liposomal bupivacaine and related regimens. Policy & Trust: A GAO report says the US loses up to $304B yearly to tax fraud and the IRS lacks an agency-wide antifraud strategy. Cloud Investment: Microsoft plans a US$1.7bn push in Indonesia for cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and responsible tech governance.