Cyprus to dodge Europe’s killer heatwave, meteorologist says

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Western and Central Europe, killing at least 18 people in France and pushing temperatures to record levels across Spain and the UK — but Cyprus is escaping the worst of it, with conditions on the island remaining close to seasonal norms.

At least 18 people have died in France, including two children, as temperatures in parts of the country exceeded 44°C. The UK’s Met Office issued a red extreme heat warning, with temperatures expected to hit 39°C — which would...