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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, citing allegations of abuse of power and corruption. The inquiry will be led by three House committees.
The New South Wales government has banned logging in an 8,400-hectare forest area identified as home to 106 koala hubs, part of a plan to establish a 315,000-hectare Great Koala National Park.
Ukraine claims to have regained control of four Black Sea oil and gas platforms near Crimea, known as the Boyko Towers, following a military operation involving special forces and a reported engagement with a Russian fighter jet.
Canada defeated the United States 127–118 in overtime to claim bronze at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, securing its first medal at a global men's basketball tournament since 1936. The result ended a 87-year drought for Canada in major international men's basketball competition.
Germany wins its first FIBA Basketball World Cup, beating Serbia 83–77 in the final. Dennis Schröder is named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
The film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, wins the 2023 Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival.
In tennis, American Coco Gauff wins the women's singles title at the 2023 US Open, her first major singles title, after defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
The IAEA reported a nuclear safety threat at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after explosions were heard near the site during increased military activity. The plant remains under Russian control, with staff levels reduced due to combat near the facility.
The UK has rejoined Horizon Europe, a European Union scientific research initiative, after a three-year exclusion due to disputes over the Northern Ireland Protocol. The move follows the Windsor Framework and resolved financial and procedural issues.
The Police Federation of Northern Ireland passed a unanimous vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer Pamela McCreedy, and Assistant Chief Officer Clare Duffield. The move reflects deep institutional concern over senior leadership.
The United States has announced a $175 million aid package for Ukraine, including depleted uranium ammunition for use with Abrams tanks, as part of ongoing military support.
Viking Link, the world's longest submarine power cable, a joint venture between the United Kingdom's National Grid and Denmark's Energinet, is completed. The HVDC interconnector will supply around 1.4 million homes in the UK with electricity.
Clashes between FARC dissidents and the ELN in Arauca, Colombia, resulted in nine deaths and five injuries on 4 September 2023, as the ELN concluded a fourth round of peace negotiations with the Colombian government.
Simon Byrne steps down as Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland with immediate effect following a series of controversies involving disciplinary rulings and data breaches.
Two people are killed and six others are wounded in a shooting at a wedding reception in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Chief Constable Simon Byrne stated he will not resign following a six-hour emergency meeting with the Northern Ireland Policing Board, amid ongoing controversies involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Fifteen people are killed in a fire at a clothing factory in Quezon City, Philippines.
Russia says its aircraft destroyed four military boats carrying up to 50 Ukrainian special forces members in the Black Sea, along with two Ukrainian speedboats east of Snake Island. The reports could not be independently verified.
In a study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, Australian doctors report the removal of an eight-centimeter Ophidascaris robertsi roundworm from the brain of a 64-year-old woman. This is the first documented case of such a parasite in any mammalian brain.
Prime Minister James Marape announces Papua New Guinea will open its embassy in Jerusalem, a move aligning with several nations that have relocated diplomatic missions to the city.
Cape Verde and South Sudan, who both make their World Cup debut, score their first-ever wins at the tournament. After first-round losses to Georgia and Puerto Rico, the African teams defeat Venezuela and China.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh suspended Foreign Minister Najla El Mangoush for an administrative investigation after reports of an unauthorised meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in Rome.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa secured a second term with 52.6% of the vote, defeating Nelson Chamisa who received 44%. The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change rejected the results, alleging electoral irregularities.
The 19th FIBA Basketball World Cup began with a record attendance of 38,115 at the Philippine Arena during the opening game between the Philippines and the Dominican Republic.