Nova Delphinus 2013 Nova Delphinus 2013, now visible to the naked eye in dark sky conditions, is reported in the constellation Delphinus by amateur astronomer Koichi Itagaki.
University of Milan A group of researchers led by a team at the University of Milan unveils a device which uses a magnetic pulse to stimulate the brain and measure the resulting electrical waves in order to more accurately assess the remaining level of brain function and consciousness in brain-damaged individuals.
Police San Francisco police seize $1.5 million in ecstasy in one of the largest busts in department history.
2013 Korean crisis 2013 Korean crisis: North and South Korea agree to reopen the jointly-operated Kaesong Industrial Region.
UPS A UPS cargo plane crashes at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama, killing both the pilot and co-pilot.
Navy The Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak (S63) sinks in Mumbai following a pair of onboard explosions killing 18 Indian Navy sailors.
Eurozone The Eurozone moves out of 18 months of recession because of Germany and France. There was a growth rate of 0.3% in the June quarter.
Israeli Rockets are fired from Gaza at civilians in the Sha’ar HaNegev regional council, in response an Israeli Air Force airstrike targeted concealed rocket launchers in the Northern Gaza Strip.
Boko Haram Two Boko Haram commanders Mohammad Bama and Abubakar Zakariya Yau are killed by the Nigerian army in a gun battle in the north-east Adamawa State.
Aftermath of the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei resigns to protest the killing of protesters by security forces.
Hundreds are reported dead - including 43 police - across Egypt as security forces disperse two pro-Morsi sit-ins; one at Rabaa Square and one at al-Nahda Square.