Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality Several major internet companies and activist groups post messages defending net neutrality.
Larsen Ice Shelf A giant iceberg covering approximately 6000 km2 breaks away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
Recognition of same-sex unions in Malta A bill allowing same-sex marriage in Malta gets approved by Parliament.
Efforts to impeach Donald Trump Representative Brad Sherman files the first articles for the formal impeachment of Donald Trump in his position of President of the United States.
Human rights record Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo, who has been incarcerated in China for organizing the pro-democracy manifesto "Charter 08," is suffering from late-stage liver cancer which is worsening. The Chinese hospital treating him and foreign doctors, who examined Liu the weekend, disagree on future treatment. Germany, the United States, UK, and other countries have appealed that Liu be allowed to go to the hospital of his choice.
Corruption in Brazil Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is convicted on corruption and money laundering charges in connection with the Petrobras investigation. Lula, who remains free on appeal, is sentenced to nine and a half years in prison.
On their way A U.S. federal judge halts the possible deportation of Iraqi Chaldean Christian refugees until further review.
Wildfires in Europe Wildfires devastate the Italian provinces of Messina, Naples, Enna and Rome. The Vesuvius National Park is reportedly completely destroyed by flames and ash. Italian police claim the fires are the work of arsonists.
Monkey selfie The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco hears a case on whether or not a Celebes crested macaque owns its selfie.