Portal:Current events/2016 July 15

Current events of July 15, 2016 (2016-07-15) (Friday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

• 2016 attack in Nice
  • The President of France François Hollande extends a state of emergency against terrorism for three months following the attack which has now claimed over 80 lives. He had previously announced that it would be lifted on 26 July. (Sputnik News), (BBC News)
  • Authorities identify the attacker as a 31-year-old Tunisian-born Frenchman, who was killed during the exchange of gunfire with police. The man was known to police in connection with petty crime, but was not on the French intelligence service watch list. (Reuters) (BBC)

Arts and culture

• In painting, Louise Hearman wins the 2016 Archibald Prize for her portrait of Australian comedian, satirist and actor Barry Humphries. (ABC News)

Politics and elections

• United States presidential election, 2016
  • Donald Trump chooses Indiana governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate. (CNN)

Sport

• Evolution Championship Series
  • The largest video fighting game tournament in the world begins its three day event running from July 15th – 17th. Over 15,000 players registered to compete with record breaking entrants for Street Fighter 5 at 5,107, Super Smash Bros for Wii U at 2,662 and Super Smash Bros. Melee at 2,372 entrants. (ESPN)