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A criminal court in Fort-de-France found seven former elected officials from Guadeloupe and Guyane guilty of favoritism. The ruling was delivered by the Fort-de-France criminal court. The convictions include charges of favoritism, passive corruption, and breach of integrity.

Martinique deputy Giovanni William met with the government to discuss rising airfare prices in French overseas territories. The deputy is calling for state responsibility and economic regulation to address costs that have become untenable for residents. The discussion follows reports of high travel expenses for citizens traveling to Martinique.

French paper manufacturer Fibre Excellence has been placed under judicial restructuring. The company has a maximum of six months, with a potential three-month extension, to find a solution. The company is based in France. This development was reported by France Info.

A new docuseries detailing the Chernobyl tragedy is scheduled to air on France 2. The specific amount or reason for the surcharges was not detailed in the transcript. This move may affect ticket prices for passengers. The airline group is based in Paris. The airline is facing risks of shortages in jet fuel supply, with half of its jet fuel coming from external sources.

Discussions are ongoing between France and Spain regarding the S-Bola.

France is hosting quiz shows in various locations throughout May. Upcoming events include stops in Cabourg on May 26th, Brioze on May 27th, and Nojon le Retroux on May 28th. One question originated from Maxence, a resident of the Vienne valley.

A multinational operation, led by France and independent of NATO and the EU, is underway and involves drone deployment. Discussions are ongoing with other participating nations.

France's food safety agency has warned for years about the risks associated with its current agricultural model, which relies heavily on phosphate and chemical fertilizers, as well as pesticides. Residues of these pesticides are being found in groundwater and bottled water, indicating ongoing contamination of soil and water sources that is not adequately regulated.