Smoking Policy: A Maghreb forum in Tunis urged a unified regional strategy to cut smoking’s health, social, and economic harm, with experts from Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria discussing prevention and safer nicotine options. Algeria Football Health Angle: Algeria beat the Netherlands 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up in Rotterdam, with late scoring by Hadj Moussa—good news for morale as the team heads to the U.S. World Cup Camp Fitness: Argentina’s Lionel Messi trained separately in Kansas City while managing left hamstring muscle fatigue, with the team stressing recovery depends on “clinical and functional progress” ahead of Algeria’s June 16 opener. Public Health & Daily Well-Being: Jordan’s early World Cup kick-offs are pushing officials to shift public working hours, but a sleep specialist warned repeated early wake-ups can disrupt circadian rhythms and well-being. Food Safety Rumour Watch (Tunisia): Tunisian authorities cleared watermelon of a food-poisoning rumor after anabasine contamination was linked to confusion with toxic wild herbs; exports continue. Infectious Disease Precaution (DR Congo): A DR Congo–Chile friendly in Spain was cancelled over Ebola fears, following health-service advice. Health & Emergency Response (Algeria-linked sports travel): Algeria’s World Cup build-up continues as teams finalize U.S. bases and training plans.