University Theatre Festival: The University of Tripoli joined the first African Festival of University Theatre in Algeria, launched in Algiers at the Mahieddine Bachtarzi National Theatre and running until July 20, with performances, street theatre, and a script competition under “Africa meets on the university stage.” Diplomacy & Culture: The Sahrawi Republic took part in the inaugural Algeria African University Theatre Festival, staging “Dowry of Freedom,” highlighting Sahrawi milestones and Algeria’s support for self-determination. Algiers Church Vandalism: Church leadership at Connect Church in Algiers reported break-in damage—shattered windows, smashed equipment, and a marijuana setup—captured on surveillance footage. Algeria–Mali Thaw: Mali and Algeria reinstated ambassadors and reopened airspace after a yearlong rift tied to a drone incident, easing tensions along their porous Sahara border. Health & Research: An Algerian-led review in The Open Biochemistry Journal highlighted molecular anti-diabetic potential in 16 traditional medicinal plants, including gymnema, white mulberry, red ginseng, and pomegranate—while stressing human clinical proof is still lacking. World Cup Culture: As Golden Boot talk heats up between Messi and Mbappé, France’s far-right identity debates and “no Frenchmen” controversy keep spilling into the football spotlight. Travel Rules: The UK updated visa requirements, again listing Algeria among countries needing entry clearance for short stays and transit.