Five Star Italy's Five Star Movement joins the eurosceptic political group Europe of Freedom and Democracy in the European Parliament, a group otherwise dominated by the United Kingdom Independence Party.
Senate of the Philippines Philippine Senator Bong Revilla surrenders to the Sandiganbayan after the court issued a warrant for his arrest in relation to the PDAF scam.
Egypt A court in Egypt confirms the death sentences of over 180 Islamists, including Mohamed Badie, the top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Flash flooding At least 11 people are killed and an unknown number missing after torrential rains cause flash flooding in northeastern Bulgaria.
Baiji US sends 300 military advisers to Iraq as battle rages in Baiji over the country's biggest oil refinery.
Damascus Twelve people including nine children are killed when a Syrian army helicopter strikes a refugees camp south of Damascus.