Caribbean Climate Watch: The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) and UWI’s climate group warn that a strengthening El Niño could bring drought and more hot-spell days into 2027, stressing water supplies, farming, and public health—especially across Windwards, Leewards and the ABC Islands as rainfall drops and evaporation rises. Pesticide Safety Alarm: Kenya hit a record pesticide high in 2024 (6,953 tonnes), with fungicides/bactericides leading; a Route to Food report flags that more than two-thirds are highly hazardous pesticides, raising concerns over illegal markets and health and environmental risks. Media & Politics (Tech/Info Angle): A Reuters report says CNews’ far-right editorial line has hardened under owner Vincent Bolloré, including the removal of conservative pundit Philippe Bilger after Gaza-related criticism—highlighting how media platforms can shape political agendas ahead of France’s election. Global Context: A Pew Research Center update maps the largest religion by country, showing Christianity leads in 123 territories and Islam in 54.