Georgia Voting Tech Turmoil: Georgia Republicans shelved redistricting for now, but Democrats warn the fight could return after November—meanwhile lawmakers are scrambling to fix a vote-counting QR-code deadline they set without a replacement plan. Florida GOP Faith Clash: Republican candidate Joe Kaufman skipped a Florida debate because it falls on Shabbat, arguing faith commitments come before politics. UK By-Election Stakes: Polls opened in Makerfield, a byelection seen as potentially pivotal for Keir Starmer’s political future, with Reform UK posing a serious challenge. Georgia Healthcare as Campaign Theme: Keisha Lance Bottoms launched her governor’s general election push by spotlighting rural hospital closures and access to care. Zimbabwe Constitutional Shift: Zimbabwe’s government dropped the proposed Gender Commission merger and a traditional leaders’ political role as the constitutional amendment bill advances. Misinformation, AI, and Politics: A new wave of AI political content is raising fresh questions about whether candidates should use it—and what it means for free speech. Moscow Oil Refinery Hit Again: Zelensky confirmed a second strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery this week, as Russia faces renewed drone attacks. Maharashtra Sena Split Watch: “Operation Tiger” claims of Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs nearing a switch to Eknath Shinde’s camp are inflaming speculation ahead of the monsoon session.