Volodymyr Zelensky says North Korea has decided to send between 30,000 and 50,000 troops to Russia, a move he warns could materially reinforce Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. The estimate, released on social media, points to a potentially significant deepening of military cooperation between Pyongyang and the Kremlin.

Nigeria’s SERAP is pressing all 19 presidential candidates recognized by the electoral commission for the 2027 race to publish their assets and liabilities and identify the lawful sources of major wealth. The group also calls on candidates to publicly reject vote-buying and electoral bribery before and during the campaign.

Representative Ed Case wins Hawaii’s 1st District Democratic primary, defeating state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole in a closely watched intraparty contest. The race is framed as a test between a more moderate incumbent and a younger progressive challenger, and the result keeps Case on track for another general election run.

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed says he speaks with Barack Obama after his primary victory and describes the exchange as warm and inspiring. El-Sayed says he hopes the former president will campaign with him in Michigan this fall and welcomes broader support heading into the general election.

The race to lead the Australian National University is drawing unusual public attention after Julie Bishop’s abrupt departure from the top job. High-profile candidates are being discussed for the post, including a former police chief, as the university searches for new leadership under close scrutiny.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says his position is the hardest job in UK politics, underscoring the pressure attached to trying to rebuild the party’s standing in Scotland. The remark comes as part of broader reflection on the demands and political constraints of the role.

The fiancé of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba says she dies at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos, disputing earlier claims that her death followed illness, including breast cancer. His account shifts attention toward the circumstances of her final hours rather than previously circulating medical explanations.