United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to end the mass collection of Americans' phone data with the USA Freedom Act passing 338-88 (79%). The bill's passage through the Senate is less certain.
Hyon Yong-chol South Korea claims that North Korea has executed its defense chief Hyon Yong-chol with an anti-aircraft gun.
Shooting of Tony Robinson Shooting of Tony Robinson: Demonstrators peacefully protest a Wisconsin prosecutor's decision, announced yesterday, not to pursue charges against the officer who shot and killed a 19-year-old.
2015 Burundian unrest Radio Publique Africaine, one of the most popular radio stations, has been burnt down.
Bujumbura International Airport and all land borders are ordered closed by Major General Godefroid Niyombare.
Police in Burundi fire on protesters in Bujumbura opposing the bid by President Pierre Nkurunziza for a third term.
Major General Godefroid Niyombare has declared a coup in Burundi and the establishment of a "national salvation committee". President Pierre Nkurunziza is attempting to return home from Tanzania.
Gold mine Rescue workers attempt to rescue at least 15 gold miners trapped by floods in a mine in Colombia's Caldas Department.
2015 Valenzuela fire 2015 Valenzuela fire: At least 72 people die after a fire engulfs a rubber sandal factory in Valenzuela City, a northern suburb of Manila, Philippines.
2015 Philadelphia train derailment Reports indicate that train is believed to have been traveling in excess of 100 mph (161 km-h), about twice the speed limit for the curve.
Yesterday's earthquake Rescue efforts resume in Nepal after yesterday's earthquake which killed at least 63 in Nepal and 17 in northern India.
Danaher International conglomerate Danaher announces plans to acquire water filtration company Pall for US$13.8 billion and to split off its industrial businesses into a new company.
U.S. Department of Agriculture The United States Department of Agriculture reports that more than 40% of honey bee colonies died in the preceding year. Farmers rely on honey bees to pollinate over half the country's food supply annually.
Toyota Japanese carmakers Toyota and Nissan recall 6.5 million vehicles due to fears over exploding airbags.
Yemeni Crisis (2011–present) Yemen crisis: A five-day truce begins in Yemen as various aid groups, including Iran, seek to gain access to the country's ports and airports. Saudi Arabia had blocked Iranian Red Crescent aids recently.
War in Afghanistan War in Afghanistan: Gunmen attack a Kabul guesthouse used by both foreigners and locals sparking a gun battle with police. At least eight people including the three gunmen are killed with 16 rescued and 100 still inside.
Government The Government of Iraq claims that Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant second-in-command Abdul Rahman Mustafa Mohammed has been killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq.
Open fire on a bus Gunmen open fire on a bus containing members of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community in the Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least 44 people and injuring a dozen.
Syrian civil war Syrian Civil War: Hezbollah and Syrian Army gain strategic territories in Qalamoun Mountains north of Damascus, which was held by opposition factions, particularly al-Nusra Front.