A fire consumes the Momart building in London, destroying works owned by several museums and collectors. (BBC)
Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali Naimi declares that USD $30–34 per barrel is a 'fair and reasonable price', denies any differences within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and vouchsafes to increase crude oil supply by 2 million barrels per day (4 m3/s) if the market demands it. Previous reports of a deal between U.S. President George W. Bush and Saudi Arabia are not discussed. (NYT)(Syd. Herald)
The popular singer Madonna cancels three concerts in Israel after receiving letters in which her two young children's lives were threatened. The letters contained intimate details regarding the children's routines and security staff. (The Sun)