Energy & Local Politics: Two Guyanese MPs, Jean-Victor Castor and Davy Rimane, say they’re breaking with the French left after a bill to authorize oil exploration in overseas territories was rejected in committee—sparking a fight over “green colonialism” versus local economic needs, with a final National Assembly review set for June 11. Space & Connectivity: Amazon says it has launched 32 satellites from the French Guiana launch site as part of its satellite internet push, aiming to scale beyond 300 launches and close global access gaps faster than land-based networks. Energy Storage: France’s energy regulator (CRE) picked five Corsica electricity storage projects totaling about 48 MW, including pumped hydro and batteries, with contracts running into the 2040s–2050s and service targeted for 2029–2030. Agriculture & Biosecurity: A New World screwworm case has been detected in Texas, with researchers linking the spread to illegal cattle smuggling—an organized-crime angle that also ties to livestock trafficking and deforestation. Sports Governance: In Trinidad and Tobago, SporTT is demanding answers from the TTFA over accounting and reporting of $6.9M in public funding for World Cup qualifying, amid claims of unpaid salaries and long-running vendor arrears. Aerospace: ESA is exploring whether Ariane 6 can be adapted for human spaceflight as Europe pushes for more autonomy in crew access.