Portal:Current events/2018 July 27
Business and economy
- Proposed acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney
- 21st Century Fox share holders approve a $71.3 billion merger with The Walt Disney Company. (Variety)
Disasters and accidents
- 2018 California wildfires
- The Carr wildfire threatening Redding, California, U.S., kills two firefighters, as many residents flee their homes. (New York Times)
International relations
- North Korea–United States relations
- Kim Jong-un in a bid to improve relations. (Sky News) (Vox)
Science and technology
- July 2018 lunar eclipse
- The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century colours the moon reddish orange in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe for about one hour and 42 minutes. (ABC News)