OFC U-16 Women’s Championship: New Caledonia booked a semi-final spot with a 1-0 win over Samoa in Honiara, with Heidra Adjouhgniope scoring the only goal after a defensive error. Samoa suffered their first group defeat since 2017. OFC U-16 Women’s Championship (PNG): Papua New Guinea ended a 10-year wait for a win, beating Tonga 4-1 to keep semi-final hopes alive after Chriszanne Sifas’ two-goal display. Samoa Rugby Governance: Samoa’s government has formally backed a new rugby union, the Samoa Rugby Football Union (SRFU), while World Rugby continues to recognise Lakapi Sāmoa—leaving Samoa with two competing authorities. Court Update: The High Court dismissed MP Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafis’ judicial review application over the Attorney-General’s decision not to appeal an acquittal. Public Service: Samoa’s electoral communications officer has been suspended for three weeks while an internal investigation continues. Health & Environment: A new study reports variability in ocean carbon chemistry at the Savaia Village marine protected area on Upolu, with findings that could affect downstream reefs and fisheries. Community Safety: Samoa Fire and Emergency Services warns of rising fire risk after a bush fire at Lauli‘i. Diplomacy: Naoero (formerly Nauru) has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the third Pacific island nation to do so.