Party Leadership Under Fire (New Zealand): Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called an urgent National Party caucus meeting after renewed speculation about his leadership. Parliamentary Clash (Malaysia): Anwar Ibrahim accused opposition lawmakers of “political drama” after they walked out of a Tabung Haji inquiry session, keeping focus on alleged betrayal of depositors. Election Integrity & Costs (Nigeria): Lawyers and rights groups warn that rising litigation costs are pricing people out of election disputes, even as prosecutors set up a dedicated unit for electoral offences ahead of 2027. Digital Campaign Risks (Israel): A report says Israel’s next election is being fought through AI-driven targeting, bots, and online manipulation—raising questions about whether current rules can keep up. Voter Access & Administration (South Africa): The IEC confirmed the local election voters’ roll at 29 million and set tight deadlines for objections, nominations, and publishing the certified list. Local Election Logistics (South Carolina/US): South Carolina voters head to a special Republican Senate primary Tuesday to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat, with polling-place changes and eligibility rules for who can vote. Osun Vote Watch (Nigeria): An academic says the Osun governorship election will test INEC’s revised guidelines, while an SDP candidate alleges vote-buying and sudden government payments ahead of the Aug. 15 poll. Campaign Finance Ruling (France/EU): A Paris appeals court upheld rejection of some Jordan Bardella campaign expenses from the 2024 European elections, including unusual hospitality items.