Abortion Access in Overseas France: New data from France’s DREES shows Mayotte’s abortion rate keeps falling for a third year (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women aged 15–49 in 2025, down from 22.1 in 2022), though experts warn the drop may also reflect access limits and strained services; the article notes abortions remain more hospital-centered in Mayotte, while Guadeloupe is reported at a much higher 49.3 per 1,000. Nutrition & Wellness: A Sept. 20 report revisits soursop (graviola/guanabana), listing six commonly claimed health benefits but stressing that many are based on limited human research; the fruit is widely eaten as juice and in sweets, with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium highlighted. Community & Culture (Health-adjacent): Schools and cultural groups mark the European Day of Languages with events promoting learning and inclusion, including activities in Guadeloupe. Local Identity: A feature on Carnival morning in Basse-Terre explores Mas a Kongo as both celebration and resistance, set against Guadeloupe’s ongoing reckoning with history.