Aviation & Sanctions: A Wall Street Journal review says close allies of Vladimir Putin have kept using Western-built luxury jets, including a $75M Bombardier Global 7500, by rerouting aircraft through new companies and registrations despite sanctions. Football & Local Spotlight: Bangladesh opened new coach Thomas Dooley’s tenure with a 2-1 friendly win over San Marino, with Topu Barman scoring twice and Dooley praising the “unbelievable” support from traveling fans. Energy Policy: Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister warns the EU that decarbonisation rules need to be more flexible for gas suppliers, arguing regulations must be accessible to businesses and tailored to individual states. Business Aviation (San Marino Registry): ACASS says it added a Boeing BBJ2 and Embraer Legacy 650 to its managed fleet, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7), expanding charter capacity for global clients. Hospitality & Gaming: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B deal, with local officials in Virginia saying Caesars Virginia operations should see “no noticeable change” if approved. Travel & Borders: Wizz Air warns UK travelers to arrive up to three hours early as new EU Entry/Exit System checks can trigger long queues at European airports. Culture & Education: San Marino High School vocalist Mimi Bernstein won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program at the Ahmanson Theatre.