Republican Party vice presidential candidate selection, 2016 Donald Trump chooses Indiana governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate.
Ukrainian crisis Russia is to deploy its advanced long range S-400 surface-to-air missile system to Feodosia in the Crimean Peninsula next month for the first time.
Herbalife Herbalife, a multi-level marketer of dietary supplements and personal care products, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to settle charges arising out of the appearance that it is a pyramid scheme.
Louise Hearman In painting, Louise Hearman wins the 2016 Archibald Prize for her portrait of Australian comedian, satirist and actor Barry Humphries.
Coup d'état attempt in 2016 The death toll from the coup is reported to be at least 42 in Ankara and 60 across Turkey. 130 soldiers have been taken into custody and one Turkish Army general has been killed.
The President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urges supporters to oppose the coup d'etat by taking to the streets.
The Turkish military claims to have gained control of the government with gunfire reported on the streets of Ankara.
The Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yıldırım calls for "calm" over what he states was an "illegal attempt" by sections of the Turkish military to claim power.
2016 Nice truck attack Authorities identify the attacker as a 31-year-old Tunisian resident in France, 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.
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.