2017 Spanish constitutional crisis The Attorney General of Catalonia, José María Romero de Tejada, unexpectedly dies in Barcelona of pneumonia at the age of 69, few days after the death of the Attorney General of the State.
2017 Tehreek-e-Labaik protest The Pakistan Minister for Law Zahid Hamid resigns after days of protest over proposed changes to blasphemy laws.
Forced evictions in China Authorities in Beijing evict thousands of its migrant population in wake of a fire that left 19 people dead earlier this month, leaving many homeless in sub-zero temperatures.
International reactions to the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar Pope Francis arrives in Yangon to begin a six-day trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh, where he is expected to meet with the Rohingya people.
Health in Europe A European Union appeal committee votes to reauthorise the use of glyphosate as a herbicide for a five-year period.
Morlanwelz train collision and runaway A passenger train collides with a car on a level crossing at Morlanwelz, Hainaut, Belgium, and is damaged by the subsequent fire. During recovery operations, it breaks free from the train hauling it, runs away for 14 km and collides with a passenger train at Strépy-Bracquegnies. Two people are killed, seven are injured.
Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Prince Harry announces his engagement to American actress Meghan Markle.