Zimbabwe Power Grab: Zimbabwe’s lower house passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, potentially keeping President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030, now headed to the upper house. UK-China Spying Case: A former UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official were jailed for “shadow policing” dissidents, with sentences of 10 and 8 years under the National Security Act. Palestine Action Crackdown: In the UK, pro-Palestine activists tied to raids on Israeli-linked defense sites face terrorism-related sentencing and renewed scrutiny of how protest is treated in court. EU Migration Fight: Rightwing MEPs faced backlash after EU deportation measures passed, with chants of “send them back” sparking “shame on you” from opponents. Settlements Under Pressure: Israel approved expansion of an illegal settler school in Hebron, violating a 1997 agreement and reigniting calls to halt settlement growth. Civil Liberties Tech: Kansas City moved toward facial recognition on buses to flag banned or missing riders, drawing ACLU privacy concerns. Democracy Watch (Nigeria): Nigeria’s opposition warned insecurity and democratic backsliding ahead of 2027, urging President Tinubu to refocus or step aside. Reproductive Justice Lens: A commentary argues reproductive rights politics can’t ignore men’s power—and the harm caused by male silence. Juneteenth Context: A explainer ties Juneteenth’s federal holiday status to Opal Lee’s campaign and notes federal office closures on June 19.