Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announces that it plans to have a functioning prototype fusion reactor operational in 3 years.
Chinese space program The China National Space Administration launches the unmanned Chang'e 5-T1 spacecraft to fly around the moon and back to earth.
Botswana election Voters in Botswana go to the polls for a general election with the ruling Botswana Democratic Party of President Ian Khama winning 33 of 57 seats.
European Union The European Union reaches a landmark climate deal to cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030.
2014 shooting of Sacramento police officers A gunman kills two sheriff's deputies and wounds an officer and a bystander in Sacramento County, California, then is arrested.
Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting A student and a student gunman of Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington, are fatally shot along with six others injured.
Recent attacks Two attacks by militants on Egyptian military positions in the Sinai Peninsula kill at least 33 security personnel.