Health Watch: Réunion’s chikungunya surge is back in the spotlight as Aedes mosquitoes drive rising cases, with experts warning surveillance testing likely undercounts the real spread. Public Health & Migration: A Channel capsizing rescue involving up to 173 people narrowly avoided mass loss of life, renewing pressure on cross-border policies and enforcement. Energy & Climate: Guadeloupe granted Albioma an exclusive geothermal exploration permit for Sud-Soufrière, with drilling still needing separate environmental approval—another Indian Ocean geothermal push that follows permits in Mayotte and Réunion. Urban Tech & Design: Grand Paris Express keeps rolling out: 200 km of automated metro lines and 68 architect-designed stations, with testing and fit-out progressing station by station. Science-In-Entertainment: Daredevil’s “echolocation” is getting a reality check—research says the brain builds spatial awareness step by step, not as a single instant map. Tech Backlash: Montreal’s Mamie Clafoutis faced anti-tech vandalism tied to claims about facial recognition in self-serve stores, sparking fresh debate on automation and trust. Space/Discovery Mystery: MH370 search efforts may get a new push as a mystery philanthropist prepares to take over the hunt. Entertainment (MCU): Spider-Man: Brand New Day is quietly setting up future X-Men mutant storylines, including Jean Grey’s morally darker pursuit and new tech tied to enhanced people.