Football: The Cook Islands men face Tahiti in Papeete tonight, with the four-match FIFA Series level after the Cooks’ 3–2 win at home. A second match follows on Monday. Climate Resilience: The Cook Islands joined Pacific partners in launching a programme seeking more than US$1 billion to protect roads, water, power and coastal infrastructure from rising seas and storms; US$250 million in grants has been approved. Politics and Security: Electoral petition hearings have begun as United Party leader Teariki Heather says a coalition government could be possible. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Brown says agencies are coordinating against the threat of hard drugs reaching the islands. Rugby League: New international rules allowing players with a great-grandparent connection to represent a country could boost the Cook Islands’ player pool from 2027. Community and Culture: Cook Islands players won gold at New Zealand’s pickleball nationals, while the beach handball team at Dakar’s Youth Olympics has drawn attention for its ukulele music and traditional Tila.