Disaster Response: A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed at least one tourist and forced the evacuation of about 1,700 guests in Bayahibe; officials say the blaze was rapidly fueled by the hotel’s palm roof and windy conditions, and tourist activity in the area is continuing. Climate Mobility & Policy: A new push ahead of the second Berlin Climate Mobility Forum highlights how climate change is uprooting communities, but says governments still lack coherent frameworks to protect displaced people’s rights and agency. Health Tech: St. Kitts and Nevis says it has completed phase one of its National Digital Health Information System, aiming to improve access to health data and care quality across the twin islands. Colombia Politics: Colombians head to a presidential runoff choosing between conservative populism and the ruling left’s reform agenda, with the race shaped by intense polarization after the first round eliminated centrist options. Climate Finance: Jamaica secured a US$2.1 million Green Climate Fund readiness grant to expand resilience planning and unlock more climate financing. Environment & Science: Researchers report a butterfly species in Central and South America that appears to age far more slowly than relatives, with pollen-rich diets suspected to play a role. Sports & Society: World Cup coverage spotlights growing roles for women officials and the tournament’s tech-driven hype, while U.S. qualification scenarios and match results keep fans locked in.