On July 10, the third heatwave of 2026 intensified, dominating editorial priorities from early morning. Météo-France expanded red alerts to 24 departments for Saturday, with 59 on orange, and the government activated the unprecedented Orsec 'extreme heat' plan. By afternoon, the sports minister announced 131 drownings since June 19, a figure widely reported. Wildfire coverage persisted, with over 25,000 hectares burned this year and a new fire threatening Marseille. The World Cup quarterfinal victory over Morocco the previous night continued to generate sports and society stories, including a teenage fan's death during celebrations in the Nord. Political developments were secondary: the Socialist Party opted for a closed primary, weakening Olivier Faure, while LFI's campaign strategy and Marine Le Pen's candidacy drew commentary.