US Supreme Court & LGBTQ sports: The court upheld state bans on transgender girls and women competing in school sports, a major win for the Trump administration and a likely template for other states. Election rules & voting access: In Ohio, the Supreme Court allowed mail-in ballots to be counted even if received after polls close, as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day—undercutting GOP expectations. Armenia democracy fight: A law firm is suing the EU over alleged support for Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan despite claims of mass arrests and attacks on the church, raising fresh questions about Brussels’ democratic standards. Hungary NGO crackdown reversal: Hungary’s parliament voted to dismantle Orban’s Russian-style Sovereignty Protection Office, a move seen as ending a key tool used against independent media and civil society. Kenya protest crackdown: In Nairobi’s Mathare, protests flared after activists were allegedly abducted; police clashes left one dead and two injured, with enforced disappearances a central demand. Nigeria civil society & public space: Activists protested at Jabi Lake in Abuja against the commercialisation of public recreational space, pressing FCDA to restore full public access. Anti-corruption & civil society: Nigeria’s ICPC said the anti-graft fight needs “hybrid engagement” and a culture shift toward integrity, not just enforcement. Transnational rights & detention: An Iranian activist and her two-year-old daughter were ordered back to Evin Prison to serve the remainder of her sentence, according to rights reporting. Climate & disaster governance: The EU adopted a recommendation on integrated wildfire risk management after record 2025 fires, pushing prevention, preparedness, and cross-border coordination.