Election for the next leader The outcome of the election for the next leader of the United Kingdom Labour Party is announced with Jeremy Corbyn winning the contest ahead of Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham and Liz Kendall while Tom Watson is elected as the new deputy leader.
2015 California wildfires The Butte Fire has destroyed 60 homes in the rural counties of Amador and Calaveras and threatens 6000 residents.
Petlawad explosion A series of explosions involving propane triggering nearby illegally stored mining detonators in the Indian town of Petlawad in the state of Madhya Pradesh kills at least 104 people with over 150 missing.
Tropical Storm Etau Japan resumes a search for 16 missing persons after torrential rain and floods with thousands still hoping to return home.
Railways An Indian Railways train derailment near Gulbarga in Karnataka state kills at least two people with several others injured.
Venezuelan Venezuelan director Lorenzo Vigas wins a Golden Lion award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival for "Desde allá" ("From Afar").
Arab–Israeli conflict Violent clashes erupt between new Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the Silwan area of East Jerusalem with 13 Palestinians and four Israeli police injured.
Sinai insurgency The Egyptian Armed Forces claim that an offensive against ISIS militants in northern Sinai over the past week has killed at least 164 insurgents with the loss of eight troops.
Sino-Indian border dispute Chinese and Indian troops face-off in the Burtse region of northern Ladakh after Indian troops crossed the mutually-agreed patrolling line to dismantle a disputed watchtower the Chinese were building close to line.
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Houthi militants backed by allied Yemeni troops seize control of four Saudi military bases in Saudi Arabia's southern 'Asir Region according to Yemeni state TV.