Introduction The past 24 hours have seen a wide range of news stories, from the world of sports and entertainment to significant developments in technology, politics, and health. In this briefing, we will cover the key events that have made headlines.

Sports In the world of sports, George Russell has taken the lead in the first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen close behind. Meanwhile, Leicestershire is set to appeal against a 27-point penalty for breaching pitch regulations. Manchester City's data team has been instrumental in the club's rebuild over the past 18 months, using a database of over 650,000 players to inform their recruitment decisions.

Entertainment In entertainment news, 14-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal has become the first Thai winner of America's Got Talent, impressing the judges with her heavy metal performance. The London production of the Harry Potter play is set to reopen next month as a one-part show, due to the cost of living making the original two-part format 'impossible'. Will.i.am has also backed a campaign for Sir Tom Jones to return to The Voice.

Technology In technology news, Meta has unveiled a range of new developments, including audio-only smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has stated that Meta is going all-in on AI. OpenAI and Anthropic bosses have also called for global terms on AI, including risk evaluation standards.

Politics and Health In politics, the Greens are aiming to elect their first London MP in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The Tories have proposed preventing long-term jobless individuals from spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes. In health news, NHS staff are being investigated over the alleged inappropriate access to the medical records of a dead teenager. Nurses are also going door-to-door in Amish country to stop the spread of measles, following four related deaths in Pennsylvania.

Business and Science In business news, Texas has become the largest producer of solar-farmed electricity in the US, with the oil capital welcoming a solar power boom. Consumers are also feeling the squeeze from 'proteinflation', with some paying up to £100 for a bag of protein. In science news, experts have warned of a 'perfect storm' that could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, due to reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator. Blood tests have also found high levels of cancer-causing chemicals in residents near a factory in Lancashire.