Wildfire Response in Algeria: Algeria’s civil protection says it has brought 127 of 146 wildfires under control in 24 hours, with 19 still threatening forests, farms and rural communities as heatwave conditions push temperatures above 48°C. Heatwave Risk Across the Region: A Sahara-driven heat dome is forecast to push Iberia toward 45–47°C, with little night relief—raising pressure on health and infrastructure. Methane Rules vs Energy Security: The EU recommends suspending methane penalties for oil and gas firms for 2027–2029, citing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Middle East tensions; Algeria is among countries that urged the change. Energy Infrastructure, Algeria in the Mix: Afreximbank approved $200m financing for Shoreline’s Hassi Bir Rekaiz Phase 2a work in Algeria, while West African leaders signed an agreement backing the $25bn African Atlantic Gas Pipeline linking Nigeria gas to Morocco. Climate-Linked Safety Abroad: New Orleans activated emergency operations as Tropical Storm Bertha nears, warning of flooding and storm surge—another reminder of how extreme weather strains urban systems. Water/Storm Preparedness Note: The city says most drainage pumps are available and urges residents to prepare and monitor alerts.