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Two Algerian military transport aircraft flew through Polish airspace on their way to Russia, drawing attention because of the EU's sanctions regime against Moscow over the war in Ukraine. Observers are questioning why the flights were allowed and what cargo or purpose lay behind the unusual routing, with some accusing European authorities of turning a blind eye.

Nvidia has brought LG Electronics into its Partner Network as a preferred cooling provider, as the company works to address the enormous power and heat demands of its AI data centre hardware. The deal gives LG a direct route to supply thermal management technology, amid growing focus on cooling as a bottleneck for AI infrastructure.

Reports claim Russia has received around 48 Su-57 stealth fighters and has delivered two more of the aircraft to Algeria. Defense Express questions how accurate these production and export figures are, noting that confirmed delivery numbers for Russia's fifth-generation fighter have remained opaque. If true, the Algerian delivery would mark a rare export of the Su-57 to a foreign customer.

Algae concentrations have fallen along Israel's Mediterranean coastline, but desalination plants are still operating only partially. The facilities had reportedly scaled back activity in response to the algal bloom, and operators have not yet returned to full capacity despite improving conditions. The situation has drawn attention because desalination supplies much of Israel's drinking water, and any prolonged reduction in output raises concerns about water supply.

Ireland football coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has publicly stated he does not support what is happening in Gaza. His comments come amid ongoing international attention to the war, with public figures increasingly voicing positions on the conflict.

Guardian columnist John Harris argues that Labour is still nostalgic for the era of straightforward two-party politics between Labour and the Conservatives, but insists that period is gone for good. He contends British politics has fragmented into a multi-party landscape, and that Labour must accept this new reality rather than cling to a simpler past.

Washington Blade reports that the geography of where LGBTQ Americans are buying homes is shifting. The story examines how changing prices, remote work, safety concerns and shifting state policies are drawing queer homebuyers away from traditional gay hubs and toward new cities and regions, redrawing the community's real estate footprint.

The Governor of the Qatar Central Bank met with Algeria's Minister of Finance in a bilateral meeting. Details of the agenda were not disclosed, but such talks typically cover financial cooperation, banking ties and monetary policy coordination between the two countries. The meeting comes amid growing economic engagement between Gulf states and North African partners, and it is drawing attention in regional financial and business circles.

Israeli officials are pushing back on the claim that a system called 'NAZA' uses an algorithm to decide which targeted strikes to carry out. According to the debunking, no strike has ever been decided based on an algorithm, countering claims that automated targeting drives military decisions. The dispute touches on broader concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in warfare and accountability for targeting choices.

In 2021, NOAA deployed an underwater robotic laboratory beneath Lake Erie's toxic algae blooms, delivering water-safety readings in under two hours. The system allows researchers to monitor harmful algal blooms in near real time, helping officials assess risks to drinking water and recreation far faster than traditional boat-based sampling allows.