Energy Transition & Industry Efficiency: ABB says it’s the first to offer an IE6 magnet-free motor certified for hazardous areas, promising up to 60% lower energy losses than common IE3 motors—aimed at cutting costs and emissions in chemicals, oil & gas, pharma and food. AI for Cleaner Production: ABB and Alcemy are teaming up to use AI-driven quality prediction in cement, feeding insights back into plant optimisation to reduce variability and support carbon-reduction targets. Sustainable Finance with Human Rights Limits: The Justice Company’s new “JURY” global high-dividend UCITS ETF launches via HANetf, explicitly excluding firms tied to genocide, war crimes and other serious human-rights abuses. Public Health Watch: A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius continues to trigger testing, isolation and travel-health alerts across multiple countries. Swiss Policy Signal: The Swiss Science Council backs a sustainable national AI compute strategy, calling for upgraded academic infrastructure and long-term funding. Culture & Climate of Attention: Eurovision’s first semifinal in Vienna proceeded amid boycott tensions over Israel, while Cannes’ Un Certain Regard adds another U.S.-set 9/11-era coming-of-age film with Swiss-German production links.