Historical Events
- Authorities say floods across Bangladesh, Nepal and India have killed more 1200 people and damaged 697,000 houses
- Brazilian court blocks President Michel Temer from abolishing Renca, whihc would open parts of the Amazon to mining
- Hurricane Irma forms near Cape Verde Islands, will go on to become category 5 hurricane and kill at least 102
Event of Interest
Late author Terry Pratchett' unfinished works destroyed by steamroller as per his instructions
Terry Pratchett