Monaco in Paris: The Principality marked the 21st anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession with a diplomatic reception at Pavillon Dauphine, spotlighting Monaco–France–Andorra ties and a growing push into aerospace, including space tech and marine conservation ahead of an International Space Summit in September. Motorsport loss: Formula E and Citroen Racing mourn Cyril Blais, team principal of the Citroen Formula E Team, who died at 46; no cause was shared, with the Monaco Sports Group leader remembered for nearly a decade in the paddock. F1 at Spa: Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his title lead after George Russell crashed out early; the race also featured penalties and a tense Mercedes day. Longevity push: A wave of billionaire-backed biotech and cellular reprogramming bets aims to extend healthy lifespan, from Altos Labs to Retro Biosciences. AI in finance: Financial advisers are using AI for faster portfolio and risk work, but still keep humans in charge for retirement decisions. Monaco tech & crypto chatter: Crypto.com investment and tokenized-securities growth sit alongside a fresh Bitcoin $200,000 narrative and a fast-moving AlphaPepe presale. Sports science: Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record in London with “Project 222,” backed by months of research and product development. Sustainable sailing: Yacht Club de Monaco and partners expanded the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge pathway, including a World Series push for cleaner maritime innovation.