Sports & Community: Guadeloupe’s boxing scene is getting a boost after Gwada Boxing Club hosted La Marmite Gala, where 18-year-old Seth Reneau (Mon Repos) won his debut by forcing a corner to throw in the towel in the third round. Regional Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the risk of hotter, more humid conditions, slower easing drought in the Lesser Antilles, and heavier downpours later in the wet season. Diplomacy & Public Services: France and the OECS formalized a renewed partnership with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, pointing to joint work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Travel & Culture: A new Expedia campaign spotlights “Travel Like Speed,” building on a prior livestream that toured five Caribbean countries, while separate coverage highlights how Black culture and music continue to reshape Paris and beyond. Earthquakes: A 4.2 quake was felt across several islands including Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.