Commonwealth Games wrap: Glasgow 2026 is over, with India handing over the flag for 2030 and Pacific athletes closing on a high—Tonga’s Paula Monta won bronze in men’s +100kg judo, while Vanuatu’s Alan Monthouel and Kaina Delrieu pushed into quarter-finals before medal hopes ended. Vanuatu in the spotlight: Vanuatu’s Independence Day celebrations are also boosting Bislama Language Week across New Zealand, with Ni-Vanuatu communities using the language to keep culture and identity strong. Pacific sports pipeline: The OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 is set for Fiji (Aug 9–22), with Solomon Islands champions Central Coast FC starting group play against Auckland City, AS Venus and AS Tiga Sport. Arts & culture: A new TVNZ series, Coastal Wonders, takes viewers from Tahiti to Fiji and Vanuatu, while Are you lonely tonight? at ACCA explores loneliness through art and music. Entertainment news: FIFA’s Infantino faces mounting backlash over a World Cup private-investor plan, as federations weigh up what it could mean for funding and power.