Colombia Runoff: Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda advanced after Sunday’s first round, with no winner clearing 50%; de la Espriella led with about 43.7% and Cepeda followed near 40.9%, setting up a June 21 runoff. Election Integrity Fight: Colombia’s President Petro questioned the “pre-count” used on election night, arguing only the official scrutiny results are binding. Ethiopia Voting Day: Ethiopia’s 7th general election opened across major cities as PM Abiy Ahmed cast his ballot, with analysts expecting a landslide for his Prosperity Party amid unrest and a boycott in Tigray. Local Voting Disruptions (US): Los Angeles County is investigating possible election interference after fire-damaged vote-by-mail ballots were found in a drop box and a vote center was vandalized in Long Beach. Campaign Messaging vs Records (US): A Texas Democratic rebrand effort for Rep. James Talarico is being criticized as a calculated shift away from his past positions. UK Visa Bans: Two US political commentators say they were banned from entering the UK for events, escalating debate over political speech and access. South Korea Celebrity Scrutiny: Rapper Lee Young-ji apologized after red hair posts sparked a “political color” controversy during local election season. Malaysia Royal Reminder: Malaysia’s King urged politicians to avoid provocation and hate on sensitive issues ahead of elections. Kenya-Style Violence Warning: Officials in Nakuru warned politicians against hiring goons to cause chaos ahead of 2027 elections.