Pesticide Safety Alert: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with more than two-thirds classed as highly hazardous—raising fresh concerns for farm workers, food safety, and the environment. Local Justice Update: In Guadeloupe, two gendarmes have been charged with manslaughter in the 2020 death of Claude Jean-Pierre after a traffic stop, following public outrage over partial CCTV showing his head striking the vehicle interior. Sports Medicine Note: Cyclist Kaden Hopkins returned to training after a second shoulder operation in Spain, including removal of a bent plate and new hardware plus artificial bone to speed healing. Community & Culture: A Dominica Barn Owl piece highlights the bird’s diet and local names, linking wildlife health to everyday island knowledge.