Wildfire aftermath & public health: Algeria’s wildfire crisis keeps unfolding, with reports of mass graves and a death toll that appears far higher than early official figures, while the president pushes for the death penalty for arsonists and Civil Protection continues emergency response across affected provinces. Emergency rescue & child safety: In south-western Algeria, a 10-year-old boy remains in a high-stakes rescue after falling into an 80-metre-deep, 40-centimetre-wide dry well; teams are digging a parallel shaft and tunnel to reach him, with a medical team on standby. Education continuity after disasters: The education ministry is preparing a “normal school start” for 2026–2027, with extra readiness measures for wilayas hit by recent fires, including Jijel, after a minute of silence for victims. Sports & wellness angle: A cycling tour in Oman includes Algerian riders and explicitly promotes cycling as a healthy lifestyle, linking sport to community health awareness. Food safety & animal health: Algeria is among countries flagged by the Philippines for foot-and-mouth disease-related import restrictions, a reminder that animal health controls can affect broader food supply chains. Public health watch: Cuban health authorities are on alert over “Shaka” energy drink consumption, including concerns about imported products and regulatory gaps.