Maldives Voters in the Maldives go to the polls for a Presidential election with no candidate achieving an outright majority with a runoff election to be held on September 28.
Scottish National Party Former SNP politician Bill Walker resigns as a Member of the Scottish Parliament following conviction for a series of domestic abuse offences.
Senate election Conceding defeat, outgoing Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he will not seek re-election as Labor Party leader.
Australia Voters in Australia go to the polls for a federal election with the Liberal-National Coalition Opposition led by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott winning government.
Buckingham Palace A man is arrested on suspicion of burglary, trespass and criminal damage after scaling a fence to get into Buckingham Palace.
Sacro GRA "Sacro GRA", directed by Gianfranco Rosi, wins the Golden Lion at the 70th Venice International Film Festival.
Mogadishu A car bomb and suicide bomber kills 15 at a restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.
Egypt The Egyptian army launches a major operation against Islamist militants in North Sinai killing at least 30 people.
Damascus Heavy government shelling of rebel positions near the Syrian capital kills 14 rebels and two civilians in the south of Damascus.