Armed conflicts and attacks
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Al-Shabaab says it has killed at least 60 Ethiopian soldiers in an attack on an AMISOM base in central Somalia. (BBC)
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
Two separate car bombs explode in Baghdad, killing at least 20 people. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
Arts and culture
Thailand celebrates the 70th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the Thai throne. (BBC)