Indigenous rights 'Not a theme park': Tourists rush to beat Uluru climbing ban Climbing ban is recognition of spiritual significance to indigenous people of monumental rock in heart of Australia.
Mike Pence Standing with Hong Kong, Pence rounds on China, NBA and Nike Vice president uses major speech to praise Hong Kong protesters, lambast China, but says US not seeking confrontation.
United States About 50,000 people evacuated as wildfires rage in California Fast-moving wildfire driven by high winds near California's Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, forces mass evacuation.
Botswana Botswana's ruling party BDP wins general election: Chief justice President Mokgweetsi Masisi's party fends off surprising challenge from former ally to secure another term in office.
Latin America Bolivia: Count gives Morales win, but opposition rejects result Official count supports Morales declaration of victory, but Mesa rejects results and calls on supporters to protest.
Europe Boris Johnson in new push for a UK snap election The United Kingdom's prime minister launches third bid to secure early vote, with December 12 as his preferred date.