Sovereign island nation in the Caribbean
Caricom’s reparations commission has convened in London to press Britain on sovereignty, decolonisation and reparations, while seeking a framework for negotiations. Caribbean leaders say the region remains the most colonised and demand self-determination for overseas territories, debt relief, and a formal apology.
British athlete Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League. The performance caps Project 222, a program of training and gear innovations, and comes in front of a packed stadium as Kerr continues pursuing further middle‑distance targets.
Amy Hunt has clocked a season’s best 22.16 seconds to finish third in the Brussels Diamond League final, eight hundredths off her lifetime best. Julien Alfred wins in 21.79 ahead of Kayla White (22.00). Hunt hints at optimism for next season as a packed schedule continues.