Heat & Housing Stress in France: France’s fifth heatwave since May is hitting hardest in dense “heat island” suburbs like Aubervilliers, where residents in public housing say apartments stay dangerously hot from morning to night, with limited cooling options and little shade. Police Investigation Update (Regional): Dominica Police Commissioner Lincoln Corbette outlined the timeline in the Jerbiah Paul case, saying a serving officer has been charged with murder after remains were found during an intensified search, while investigators keep some details back as the homicide probe continues. Decolonization Push: The International Decolonization Front adopted the “Corte Declaration,” condemning French colonial exploitation mechanisms and alleging rights abuses and impunity, with calls for action across overseas territories. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight (Science): Researchers described a tiny sea slug linked to Guadeloupe and Havana, naming it as a tribute connected to a World Cup goalkeeper—though the formal scientific name still faces rules before it can be officially accepted. Regional Environment Pressure: Jamaica reports a growing pile-up of foreign plastic waste on its coast, including materials labeled from the wider Caribbean (including Guadeloupe), urging cross-island cooperation beyond national bans. Sport & Youth Development (Regional): Trinidad and Tobago is hosting the 2026 ITF/COTECC Under-12 Team Competition Sub Region Four, with Guadeloupe among the participating nations, as winners advance to a regional final.