David J. Skorton Dr. David J. Skorton, current President of Cornell University, is chosen to be the new head of the Smithsonian Institution.
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O'Neill sacks the Treasurer Don Polye and the Minister for Industrial Relations Mark Maipakai.
John Key John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, announces that the 2014 New Zealand election will be held on 20 September 2014.
Troy Buswell Troy Buswell resigns as the Treasurer of Western Australia following a mental breakdown and a car accident.
Fyffes Irish fruit firm Fyffes and U.S. rival Chiquita agree to combine, creating the world's largest banana company in an all-stock deal valued at about $1.07 billion.
Jordan A Jordanian judge is fatally shot by Israeli Border Police after he allegedly attempted to grab one of their rifles.
Bakhchysarai A pro-Russian military force of just about a dozen men take control of the Ukrainian naval base near the town of Bakhchysarai.