SPACEA Swedish Moonhouse has been launched into space from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission to the Moon is labelled an art project.

WORLDA devastating wildfire—the Pacific Fires—has swept through Malibu and the Pacific Palisades neighbourhoods, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Many celebrities lost their multi-million dollar mansions.

CHINAShanghai has announced plans to encourage the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals, according to a document released by the municipal government.

WORLDVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused the United States of financially backing a "collection of crooks and liars" to undermine his government.