French Guiana Military Training: Australian Lieutenant Guy Campbell (1RAR) became the second Australian to complete the French Foreign Legion’s Jaguar Course in French Guiana, an eight-week jungle-warfare program with early-morning barrier tests and brutal war-hardening drills. Space & Travel Tech: A joint ESA–China mission, Smile (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer), launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to study “space weather,” aiming to improve understanding of how solar activity can disrupt satellites, communications, and power systems. Sports in the Region: Guyana’s Independence celebrations featured major action across cycling and athletics, including a French Guiana-linked international cycling performance by Brighton John at the Grand Prix Cycliste de l’Ouest. Wellness Tourism Watch: Travel and Tour World released its Top 30 Wellness Tourism Destinations for 2026 across the Americas and Caribbean, highlighting demand for nature-focused, flexible wellness trips. Connectivity for Travelers: Sky Mobile UK expanded its roaming destinations to 120 for £2 a day, covering places including the EU/EEA, USA, Australia, and more—useful for travelers planning longer regional hops.