Palestinian politics Hamas, through Egyptian-mediated talks, agrees to dissolve its Gaza administration, hold talks with the Fatah West Bank government, and hold elections for a Palestinian unity government.
Next Japanese general election Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe is expected to dissolve the House of Representatives on September 28, 2017 to make way for fresh elections.
Pakistan by-election Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif, wife of ousted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, defeats the opposition party's Yasmin Rashid in the by-election for Nawaz Sharif's National Assembly seat. Kulsoom, represented by her daughter and proxy Maryam, is being treated in London for cancer.
Crime in France A British Airways airplane is evacuated at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after a "direct threat" was made against it. After a search, it is declared safe.
2017 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Maria has been upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane watches and warnings have been issued in parts of the Caribbean. It is following a path similar to Category 5 Hurricane Irma which left at least 82 dead.
2017 disasters in Romania At least eight people are killed and 137 injured after a strong storm hits western and central Romania.
69th Primetime Emmy Awards "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" won Outstanding Variety Talk Series, while "Saturday Night Live" won for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
"The Handmaid's Tale" wins eight awards including Outstanding Drama Series, while "Veep" wins for Outstanding Comedy Series.
The Primetime Emmy Awards is held in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. Political satirist and "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert hosts the event.