Heat & Safety in Tunisia: Tunisia’s record-breaking heatwave is expected to ease only gradually, with temperatures staying above 40°C in many areas until Tuesday (July 21), then dropping more noticeably from Wednesday/Thursday; authorities also warn of heatstroke and urge people to avoid sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., hydrate often, and cool down quickly if symptoms hit. Power & Water Strain: Rolling power cuts are now in place as demand jumps more than 30% above normal, and President Kais Saied visited a major water complex to confront repeated electricity and water outages. Press Freedom Under Pressure: A Tunisian court sentenced journalist Haythem El Mekki to one year in prison over social media posts tied to alleged failings at Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in Sfax, adding to a wider pattern of legal harassment of media voices. Sports Infrastructure Focus: The Youth and Sports Minister met Tunisia’s Fencing Federation to discuss infrastructure gaps, equipment shortages, and plans to build a stronger pipeline of young athletes. Health Policy Watch: Codex has adopted new, science-based food allergen labeling guidelines to reduce inconsistent “precautionary” labels for people with allergies. Public Health Context: Tunisia’s Civil Protection also reiterated first-aid steps for heatstroke, including moving to shade and cooling immediately while seeking urgent medical help.