French Language Push: A local group, Fale Falani Society Inc., is teaching French to children and adults in Samoa, using classes, French textbooks and monthly film screenings, with support from the French Embassy. Public Health Advisory: Samoa’s Ministry of Health has warned households about El Niño risks, including hotter/drier weather, mosquito-borne illness, water and food safety concerns, and heat-related illness, as Samoa responds to a dengue outbreak. Tourism Dollars: Samoa’s 2025 international tourism spend is estimated at about US$201 million, with visitors reporting high satisfaction and strong intent to return. Court Update: 501 deportee Peter Uelese’s cocaine sentence has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. Rugby & Rankings: Samoa sits 20th in updated world rugby rankings, while the Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore to win the series 3-1. Culture at Sea: A traditional stitch-plank va’a folau has returned to Samoa after more than a century, with a new generation learning the craft. Drugs Highway: Australia announced a A$600m plan to target cocaine smuggling routes through Pacific islands. Sports Spotlight: Jai Opetaia defended his titles with a brutal ninth-round TKO, and Samoa’s netball teams are preparing for World Cup qualifiers in Tonga.