Environmental policy of the Donald Trump administration U.S. President Donald Trump announces the resignation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Former coal lobbyist Andrew R. Wheeler will act as a temporary replacement.
Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market The European Parliament votes against the proposed copyright reform.
Withdrew in 2018 Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping if the U.S. re-applies sanctions to the country after the U.S withdrew from the JCPOA deal earlier in the year.
2018 Eastern Canada heat wave The death toll from the worst heat wave in decades in Quebec rises to 34.
2018 Phuket boat capsizing At least 33 are dead and 23 missing after two passenger boats capsize off Phuket, Thailand. All are Chinese tourists.
Fireworks accidents and incidents Two explosions at fireworks workshops in Tultepec, Mexico, kill at least 19 people, including rescue workers, and injure dozens more. Tultepec is home to a major fireworks industry.