Mobile Connectivity Costs: A new Broadband Genie study of 3,446 SIM-only plans across 234 markets puts the UK at 46th for average mobile broadband price, at about $0.27 per 1GB—behind Italy and France, but ahead of Germany and Spain, with caveats about how “unlimited” and fair-use limits are handled. Agriculture & Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with more than two-thirds classified as highly hazardous, raising concerns as farmers rely on chemicals to protect key crops amid illegal imports and environmental risks. Media & Politics: Reuters reports that France’s CNews has shifted further right under billionaire Vincent Bolloré, with the removal of conservative pundit Philippe Bilger, a development seen as relevant to the run-up to April’s presidential election. Trade Data Note: A U.S. international goods and services trade release provides methodological details on how imports and exports are valued and counted. Satire/Serial Fiction: Scott McKay’s “The Necessary Men” continues with new serialized chapters.