Prison Rights in Mauritius: Foreign prisoners at Hell Prison Melrose have launched a mass hunger strike, calling for international human-rights intervention over overcrowding, weak legal access, and long pre-trial detention without cases reaching court. Fashion & Film Awards: Merck Foundation, with Africa’s First Ladies, announced winners of the 2025 Merck Foundation Fashion, Film and Song Awards, spotlighting themes from women’s empowerment and ending GBV to diabetes and hypertension awareness. Celebrity & Conservation in Mauritius: Shannon Elizabeth, known for “American Pie,” shared new Mauritius photos from Shangri-La’s Ilot Mangénie, while her long-running South Africa wildlife conservation work remains a key part of her post-Hollywood life. Local Health Service Spotlight: A tribute piece highlights SAMU (Service d’Aide Médicale d’Urgence) and how Mauritius built modern pre-hospital emergency care over 25 years. Drug Crisis Debate: An editorial revisits Mauritius’ drug menace after the arrest of Gulshan Govind, husband of former Junior Minister Véronique Leu-Govind, and her subsequent resignation. Sports (Mauritian Pride): Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes, while Mauritius’ Ellis Kottas faced a chaotic 1500m final at Glasgow 2026.