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 data cost, at about $0.27 per 1GB (with big caveats around pricing conversions, fair-use limits, and how plans are compared). Right-Wing Media & Politics: Reuters reports that CNews in France has hardened its right-wing editorial line under billionaire Vincent Bolloré, with conservative pundit Philippe Bilger removed after he challenged the channel’s “accepted line,” a move seen as relevant to the run-up to April’s presidential election. Pesticides & Public Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024 (6,953 tonnes), with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides and concerns over illegal imports and health/environment risks. Trade Data Note: A U.S. international goods and services trade release provides detailed definitions and valuation methods for imports/exports, useful for anyone tracking economic indicators. Science & Tech Angle: The week’s science/tech items are mostly global and policy-focused rather than Martinique-specific.