Tim Curry, renowned for his role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. His manager confirmed he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home following health struggles, including a stroke. Curry was a three-time Tony nominee and also notable for various film roles.

Two workers at Frankfurt Airport have died from malaria, as six employees contract the illness believed to have originated from mosquitoes brought on a plane.

Flash flooding in Nepal has left hundreds missing, including 12 British tourists, with at least 95 reported dead near the Bhote Koshi river.

Ukrainian drone strikes have resulted in at least three fatalities across Russia, with a significant fire destroying the Wildberries logistics centre in Tambov. Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov reported that approximately 100,000 square metres of the facility were engulfed in flames, injuring one individual.

Tourists in San Antonio, Ibiza, evacuated the beach as a mini-tsunami caused flooding, impacting waterfront restaurants and prompting concert cancellations.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on Taiwan, describing it as “part of China,” have ignited debate regarding Malaysia’s non-aligned stance. His comments garnered approval from Beijing while Taiwan cautioned against potential impacts on investment confidence. Anwar subsequently called for enhanced defence measures in Sabah amid regional tensions.