Heatwave-linked disaster: Algerian police say the deadly orphanage fire in Algiers was triggered by an electrical spark from an air conditioner left running continuously during a severe heatwave, killing 11 (including children) and injuring 19; civil protection reported nearly 1,000 fires across northern Algeria in a week, with drought and climate change worsening the summer wildfire risk. Wildfire emergency response: Authorities mobilized personnel across dozens of provinces as temperatures were forecast to reach around 48°C, recording scores of active blazes and deploying aircraft and helicopters to protect forests, brushlands, farmland and palm groves. Clean energy build-out: Relu Robotics says it has deployed an AI-powered photovoltaic installation robot in Algeria, aiming to speed up and improve solar construction in harsh outdoor conditions. Energy trade & methane rules: Germany’s LNG push from Algeria is tied up in debate over whether stricter EU methane standards should apply on schedule, with environmental compliance becoming a key sticking point. Livability pressure on cities: A new index ranks Algiers among the least livable cities globally, citing infrastructure strain alongside other service challenges.