Heatwave
Jannik Sinner overcomes cramp and heat to advance at Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner battled severe cramping and extreme heat to defeat Eliot Spizzirri in a dramatic third-round match at the Australian Open on January 24, 2026. The match was temporarily suspended due to the tournament's heat policy, allowing the Italian to recover and secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory. Meanwhile, smoke from a distant bushfire briefly disrupted play on other courts in Melbourne.
Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a yellow alert for an intense heatwave in Buenos Aires, with temperatures rising from Friday, January 23, 2026, potentially reaching 36°C through Monday, January 26. Vulnerable groups like children and the elderly face risks of dehydration and heatstroke, prompting calls for precautions.
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The Plaza Sur fire in Parque San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes, has grown to 800 hectares and remains active under a yellow alert, as investigators probe discarded cigarette butts. Following an initial rescue of a hiker earlier reported, authorities have bolstered containment with brigades, aircraft, and military support amid a historic heatwave.