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Last update: 6 hours agoEurovision Tensions: Israel’s Noam Bettan faced boos and boycott calls in Vienna but stayed defiant, with organisers rejecting efforts to exclude Israel—keeping the contest’s politics front and centre. Markets & Politics: UK borrowing costs jumped to post-2008 highs as investors priced in a potential Andy Burnham return and looser fiscal expectations, pushing gilts and the pound lower. Tech & Energy Use: A Swiss-backed push for “perception chips” aims to make smart glasses smarter without big battery drain, while a separate Swiss report warns AI data centres could strain local water supplies as cooling demand rises. Sustainable Transport: The EU is moving toward a one-ticket rule across multiple rail operators, promising simpler, lower-friction train travel. Swiss Spotlight: Switzerland’s coffee export boom continues to defy the country’s lack of growing conditions, driven by high-value roasting. Health & Industry: Roche and Hungary’s OKPI signed a long-term oncology lung-disease partnership, and Kamal Haasan urged India’s film industry to cut waste and costs without sacrificing workers.
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