France Politics: A new letter from the Mediterranean warns that France is “careening rightward,” with the writer saying they fear for family as the country’s political direction hardens. Caribbean Trade Talks: Saint Lucia–Martinique cooperation is moving from talk to specifics, with France’s Eastern Caribbean ambassador saying Martinique and Saint Lucia are working on import-export facilitation for 15 products, including dairy and beauty items, aiming to expand links between the islands just 37 km apart. Sail & Navy Spectacle: Sail 250 New Orleans is bringing tall ships and warships to the Riverfront, with the Swedish training ship HMS Gladan among the first of seven tall ships, plus U.S. vessels USS Kearsarge and USS Farragut. Regional Air Shock: Caribbean Airlines is cutting routes—ending Dominica and St. Kitts services and reducing Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice weekly—after losses topping US$18.8 million, raising fresh questions about the airline’s earlier expansion plans. Slavery Reckoning: France is marking the Taubira Law anniversary while MPs back repealing the old “Code Noir,” and Macron says reparations must be addressed—without promising a specific financial plan.