Events
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PALM
2018-19 DRC RCT that established Inmazeb and Ebanga as Zaire Ebola standard of care; no Bundibugyo data.
2018-19 DRC RCT that established Inmazeb and Ebanga as Zaire Ebola standard of care; no Bundibugyo data.
Project Flytrap
Project Flytrap is the US Army V Corps' recurring drone and counter-drone evaluation initiative run on NATO's eastern flank to accelerate fielding of next-generation UAS under combat-realistic conditions.
Project Flytrap is the US Army V Corps' recurring drone and counter-drone evaluation initiative run on NATO's eastern flank to accelerate fielding of next-generation UAS under combat-realistic conditions.
Project FreedomUS multi-domain military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, launched May 2026.
US multi-domain military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, launched May 2026.
Purcell v. Gonzalez2006 Supreme Court ruling that warned federal courts against changing election rules near polling day.
2006 Supreme Court ruling that warned federal courts against changing election rules near polling day.
REPMUS26
Annual NATO-backed uncrewed-systems exercise run by the Portuguese Navy at Tróia, Portugal.
Annual NATO-backed uncrewed-systems exercise run by the Portuguese Navy at Tróia, Portugal.
Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia VotaSupreme Court case on how far the NVRA quiet period limits roll removals.
Supreme Court case on how far the NVRA quiet period limits roll removals.
RIMPACUS Pacific Fleet's biennial multinational naval exercise off Hawaii, held since 1971.
US Pacific Fleet's biennial multinational naval exercise off Hawaii, held since 1971.
Roland-Garros
Paris clay-court tennis Grand Slam; France Télévisions tests broadcasting technology through its RG Lab.
Paris clay-court tennis Grand Slam; France Télévisions tests broadcasting technology through its RG Lab.
Romeu v. Cohen2001 Second Circuit ruling that rejected an equal protection challenge to the overseas voting law.
2001 Second Circuit ruling that rejected an equal protection challenge to the overseas voting law.
Seawork 2026
Annual Southampton workboat show; first Autonomous Vessel Pavilion opened June 2026 with two commercial product launches.
Annual Southampton workboat show; first Autonomous Vessel Pavilion opened June 2026 with two commercial product launches.
Señor de los Milagros
Annual October Catholic procession in Lima, Peru, drawing very large crowds.
Annual October Catholic procession in Lima, Peru, drawing very large crowds.
Shangri-La Dialogue
Annual Asia-Pacific security summit held in Singapore, convening defence ministers and officials from across the Indo-Pacific region.
Annual Asia-Pacific security summit held in Singapore, convening defence ministers and officials from across the Indo-Pacific region.
Shelby County v. Holder2013 Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Voting Rights Act's preclearance coverage formula.
2013 Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Voting Rights Act's preclearance coverage formula.
Sizdah BedarIranian Nowruz holiday on day 13; US struck Karaj bridge during celebrations.
SMM
Biennial international maritime industry trade fair held in Hamburg, Germany.
Biennial international maritime industry trade fair held in Hamburg, Germany.
Space SymposiumAnnual Space Foundation aerospace conference in Colorado Springs; premier US space policy venue.
Annual Space Foundation aerospace conference in Colorado Springs; premier US space policy venue.
SpeechNow.org v. FEC2010 D.C. Circuit ruling that let groups raise unlimited sums for independent spending.
2010 D.C. Circuit ruling that let groups raise unlimited sums for independent spending.
Spiderweb
SBU deep-strike on 1 June 2025 that destroyed Russian strategic bombers at their home bases.
SBU deep-strike on 1 June 2025 that destroyed Russian strategic bombers at their home bases.
St Petersburg International Economic ForumRussia's annual high-profile economic forum; Putin used the 2026 edition to renew Iran HEU custody offer.
Russia's annual high-profile economic forum; Putin used the 2026 edition to renew Iran HEU custody offer.
Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative51-nation Macron-Starmer coalition to restore Hormuz transit; rules of engagement drafted at Northwood.
STRIVE trial
2015 Sierra Leone trial of the rVSV-ZEBOV Ebola vaccine in health and frontline workers.
2015 Sierra Leone trial of the rVSV-ZEBOV Ebola vaccine in health and frontline workers.
SXSWAnnual Austin tech, film, and music conference; major AI and media industry announcement venue.
Annual Austin tech, film, and music conference; major AI and media industry announcement venue.
Tangipa v. NewsomFederal racial-gerrymandering challenge to California's Proposition 50 congressional map, brought by Republicans.
Federal racial-gerrymandering challenge to California's Proposition 50 congressional map, brought by Republicans.
The Alternative Budget 2026IEA plan proposing wider VAT, welfare restraint and a three-year triple-lock suspension.
IEA plan proposing wider VAT, welfare restraint and a three-year triple-lock suspension.
Thessaloniki International Fair
Annual trade fair in Thessaloniki where Greek prime ministers set policy.
Annual trade fair in Thessaloniki where Greek prime ministers set policy.
Timber Express 2026German Air Force air-defence exercise testing passive radar and counter-drone command systems.
German Air Force air-defence exercise testing passive radar and counter-drone command systems.
Toilet fan anomalyArtemis II's first in-flight fault, resolved within 24 hours.
Twelve-Day WarThe June 2025 Israel-US-Iran war that destroyed the core of Iran's nuclear programme.
Ukraine Recovery Conference
The Ukraine Recovery Conference is a recurring international forum for coordinating reconstruction aid; the 2026 edition is hosted by Poland in Gdansk on 25-26 June and is the occasion for the EU's first €3.2 billion tranche of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference is a recurring international forum for coordinating reconstruction aid; the 2026 edition is hosted by Poland in Gdansk on 25-26 June and is the occasion for the EU's first €3.2 billion tranche of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Undersea Defence Technology conferenceUndersea Defence Technology (UDT) is an annual international conference and exhibition for the undersea warfare and naval technology community.
Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) is an annual international conference and exhibition for the undersea warfare and naval technology community.
United States v. CaliforniaFederal lawsuit seeking to separate California mail ballots cast by voters DOJ alleges are noncitizens.
Federal lawsuit seeking to separate California mail ballots cast by voters DOJ alleges are noncitizens.
United States v. RaffenspergerJustice Department suit for Georgia's unredacted voter list, No. 1:26-cv-00485.
Justice Department suit for Georgia's unredacted voter list, No. 1:26-cv-00485.
Watson v. RNCSCOTUS case upheld mail ballot grace periods in 14 states, ruling 5-4 against the RNC.
WHA7979th World Health Assembly, Geneva, 18-23 May 2026; deferred the pandemic pathogen-sharing annex to 2027.
WHO Disease Outbreak News 599WHO's 2 May 2026 outbreak bulletin on the MV Hondius cluster; rendered outdated by Andes strain confirmation five days later.
Winter Storm ElliottWinter Storm Elliott was a December 2022 North American blizzard that caused widespread grid failures; the DOE used Section 202(c) to keep generation running during the event, establishing the statutory precedent applied in 2026 to data-centre load.
Winter Storm Elliott was a December 2022 North American blizzard that caused widespread grid failures; the DOE used Section 202(c) to keep generation running during the event, establishing the statutory precedent applied in 2026 to data-centre load.
World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia's biennial defence expo in Riyadh; $8.8 billion in deals signed at the 2026 edition.
Saudi Arabia's biennial defence expo in Riyadh; $8.8 billion in deals signed at the 2026 edition.Zaporizhzhia counteroffensive
Ukraine's 2026 southern push; 460 sq km reclaimed, first net territorial gain since 2023.
Ukraine's 2026 southern push; 460 sq km reclaimed, first net territorial gain since 2023.