OFC U16 Football: Solomon Islands completed a comeback to beat Vanuatu 2-1 in Port Moresby, with Russle Allaleo scoring for Vanuatu before Greggy Gau and George Lea’i turned it around—sending Solomon Islands into the semi-finals and leaving Vanuatu searching for their first win. Sport & Community: Save the Children UK Patron Princess Royal visited Thailand and South Korea, joining football activities in Bangkok to back inclusion and confidence through sport. Local Sports Pathways: PNG Barramundi recruit Aue Oru credits Cricket PNG’s “Liklik Kriket” for helping him rise from village cricket to international competition. Culture & Diplomacy: Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu praised France’s growing partnership at Bastille Day celebrations in Port Vila, highlighting support across education, health, climate resilience and disaster preparedness. Regional Development: Solomon Islands archery coaches and a para-athlete head to Tonga for the first Oceania Para Archery coaching course and training camp, with Vanuatu included in the funding support.