Armed conflicts and attacks
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Coalition forces launch over 30 airstrikes on Raqqa, the de facto capital of ISIL. (The Guardian)
Colombian conflict
FARC releases Colombian Army general Rubén Alzate and two of their other prisoners. (AP via Fox News)
Disasters and accidents
Heavy flooding in the south of France claims five lives and forces more than 3000 people to leave their homes. (NDTV)