OFC U-16 Football: Solomon Islands completed a comeback to beat Vanuatu 2-1 in Port Moresby, with Russle Allaleo scoring for Vanuatu before Greggy Gau equalised and George Lea’i struck the winner just before half-time, leaving Vanuatu still searching for their first win. OFC U-16 Tournament: The semis are now set with Solomon Islands joining Fiji, PNG and defending champions New Zealand in the last four after New Zealand’s 6-1 win over Tahiti. Para Sport (Vanuatu link): Tonga hosted the first regional Para Archery Coaching Course and Training Camp for Oceania, bringing together coaches and para-athletes from Tonga, Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; the Oceania Para Archery League saw Fiji take gold, Solomon Islands silver, and Vanuatu’s Jeffery bronze. Culture & Diplomacy: Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu praised France’s continued support at Bastille Day celebrations in Port Vila, highlighting cooperation in education, health, climate resilience and disaster preparedness. Entertainment (regional): Australian actor Terence Donovan, known for Neighbours and Home and Away, has died in Melbourne aged 90, remembered by his son Jason Donovan as “larger than life.”