Financial Times • 2026-06-22

Tennis players call for stronger response to growing problem of extreme heat

Measures to protect contenders when temperatures surge at tournaments are not always triggered

Los Angeles Times • 2026-06-21

France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France, like much of the rest of Europe, is in the grips of a severe heat wave as summer begins this week, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events.

The Guardian • 2026-06-21

Record-breaking heat expected across UK this week, says Met Office

Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable

The Guardian • 2026-06-20

Two World Cup matches were played in ‘severe heat’, analysis finds

Games in Miami and Monterrey were at heat level a players’ union had warned in the past should trigger delays

Los Angeles Times • 2026-06-20

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat early next week after three hikers died in heat-related incidents.