AFL & Sponsorship Fallout: Swans vice-captain Isaac Heeney remains engaged to Steffanie Waters despite rumours of a split, even as he’s been suspended for the rest of the season over a Melbourne hotel incident that police are still investigating; reports say Waters has been staying in Noosa and that Heeney has already lost major endorsement and publishing ties. Legal & Civil Claims: Fresh allegations around the incident are being reported, with lawyers for two women signalling they may pursue civil action for damages covering pain, suffering, psychological injury and economic loss. Maritime Energy & Nuclear Readiness: Core Power has signed a memorandum with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to study how a US port could prepare for a floating nuclear power plant and for calls by nuclear-powered commercial ships—an energy-resilience angle that could matter for Pacific shipping discussions. Regional Security Roundup: A Pacific Islands news roundup highlights ongoing concerns about foreign influence, missile-test disputes, and unity pressures as leaders prepare for regional talks. Health Misinformation Check: A fact check rejects claims that actress Hayden Panettiere’s death was caused by a COVID-19 vaccine, saying there’s no evidence linking the death to vaccination. Sports Business Angle: Guam’s women’s team routed FSM 110-44 in the FIBA Women’s Micronesian Cup, with an eye on qualifying for the 2027 Pacific Games in French Polynesia.