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Qantas Disruption in Tahiti: A Qantas Melbourne–Dallas flight was diverted to Papeete after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant mid-air. The man was restrained by other passengers, met by authorities on arrival, and hit with a no-fly ban covering all Qantas and Jetstar flights; the aircraft refuelled and continued to Dallas about 35 minutes later. Hantavirus Watch in Remote Islands: The wider MV Hondius outbreak continues to ripple through the Pacific, with a US citizen contact case isolated on Pitcairn after a stopover via Tahiti and Mangareva, while officials stress the public risk remains low. Severe Weather on Tahiti: Heavy rain and landslides have kept schools closed on Tahiti, with Météo France warning of continued storm risk into the week. Local Politics: French Polynesia’s President reshuffled cabinet roles ahead of the 2027 Pacific Games, naming a new health minister and a new sports minister.

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