Cardiovascular Health Watch: A new EU report says cardiovascular diseases drove 1.6 million deaths in 2023—32.5% of all deaths—highlighting big regional gaps where many areas see rates at or above the EU average. Local Health & Care Ethics: A Cuban cardiologist who praised Cuba’s leadership on state TV has now confessed she owns a private clinic in France, raising questions about how public ideology aligns with private medical practice. Community Health & Rights: Global Black Pride is facing fresh backlash over claims of poor treatment of LGBTQ+ rights activists, including allegations of unpaid consultants and scholarships tied to future fundraising. Sports & Public Health Angle: Bermuda’s coach says the team is “leaking” too many defensive chances ahead of a Nations League match against Barbados—an example of how performance pressure can affect health and wellbeing in high-stakes sport.