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Bangladesh's ambassador took part in a panel discussion on sustainability diplomacy in Athens, adding the country's perspective to international climate talks. Bangladesh, one of the nations most exposed to climate change impacts such as flooding and sea-level rise, frequently voices its case in global environmental forums. Details of the other panelists and outcomes of the discussion were not immediately available.

Reporting from the Guardian says three-quarters of the UK's popular plug-in hybrid cars are unable to use rapid chargers, limiting drivers' ability to top up quickly at public charging points. The finding highlights a practical gap between hybrid sales and charging infrastructure, drawing attention to compatibility problems as the country pushes drivers towards electrified vehicles.

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman says the franchise is built for a 'sustainable run' even though it failed to land LeBron James. The comments frame the Cavs as a long-term contender relying on their current core rather than a marquee return, drawing attention from NBA fans weighing whether Cleveland can truly contend without its biggest star.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. did not travel with the team ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is listed as questionable to play. His absence would be a blow to Minnesota's linebacker depth, and fans are watching to see whether he joins the team later or sits out the matchup.

The Chicago Bears head into Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with uncertainty at quarterback. Tyson Bagent, who is in the concussion protocol, is listed as questionable to play, while Caleb Williams has officially been ruled out. If Bagent cannot clear protocol, Chicago would have to turn further down its depth chart against an Eagles defense.

A new open-source project called AnyPS5 aims to run PlayStation 5 games directly on Windows and Linux PCs without traditional emulation. Because the PS5 uses AMD's Zen 2 CPU architecture, the same family found in modern PCs, the tool can translate PS5 binaries in a Proton-like layer rather than emulating distinct hardware. If it works as described, it could dramatically simplify PS5 gaming on PC compared with full emulators.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Russia's status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is questionable, arguing that Russia took over the Soviet Union's seat without a vote. He contrasted this with the UN's formal 1971 decision recognising the People's Republic of China as China's representative. The remarks renew a debate some diplomats have raised since 2022 about the legitimacy of Russia's council seat.

A newly launched group, the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound, is calling on Washington state to overhaul its tax system, arguing that economic competitiveness depends on tax structures that are simple, fair and sustainable. The coalition contends the state must secure stable revenue to fund public services while reducing inequities in who pays. Early commentary frames the effort as a push to link tax reform directly to the state's long-term economic strength.