France’s slavery reckoning: French MPs have moved to formally repeal the “Code Noir,” a centuries-old set of royal decrees that governed slavery in French colonies, even though it hasn’t been applied for a long time. The push comes as France marks 25 years since the Taubira Law, which recognized the Atlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity and helped reshape how the country teaches and studies that history. Reparations debate: President Emmanuel Macron used the word “reparations” in a major speech, saying France must address how to “repair” the legacy of enslavement—but he avoided promising any specific financial plan, stressing that education, research, memorials and truth-telling are central. Caribbean tremor: In the region, a 6.0 earthquake rattled the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique, with residents reporting strong shaking but no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.