Romanian presidential election, 2014 Voters in Romania go to the polls for the second round of the presidential election with Klaus Iohannis scoring an upset victory over current Prime Minister Victor Ponta.
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Authorities in the Netherlands ban the sale of poultry and eggs following the discovery of the bird flu virus at a chicken farm. Authorities in the United Kingdom have also confirmed that the virus has been discovered at a Yorkshire duck farm with the birds being culled.
Switzerland At least four people are killed in mudslides in southern Switzerland and northern Italy after days of heavy rain.
Russia The Russian Presidential Library announces plans to establish a Russian version of Wikipedia stating that it would provide more "detailed and accurate" information about the country.
Islamist insurgency in Nigeria The Nigerian army drives the militant group out of Chibok two days after the town's capture.
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ISIL claims to have executed American hostage Abdul-Rahman Kassig.