Good evening, I'm Sofia Reyes.

Tonight, we begin with political developments both at home and abroad. In Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress held House of Representatives primary elections across several states after a brief postponement. President Bola Tinubu called for unity, warning party members against infighting while emphasizing the importance of fairness. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Governor Jared Polis commuted the prison sentence of election denier Tina Peters following pressure from former President Donald Trump. Peters had been convicted of election interference for exposing sensitive voting system data in 2021.

Across the Atlantic, the UK Labour Party is bracing for potential leadership shifts. Wes Streeting announced he would enter a leadership contest if triggered, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham vowed to "save" Labour, signaling internal party tensions. Over in Wales, Plaid Cymru made history by securing its first majority in the Senedd, ending Labour’s century-long dominance with a focus on collaboration rather than independence battles—a sharp contrast to the SNP’s approach in Scotland.

In Israel, the government is teetering on the edge after ultra-Orthodox parties withdrew support over military conscription disputes, prompting a request for early elections. The exemption for ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory service has been a long-standing controversy, now reaching a breaking point.

Closer to home, former California Governor Gavin Newsom’s chief of staff, Dana Williamson, pleaded guilty to federal charges involving bank fraud and tax evasion, admitting to diverting funds from a political account. And in Ireland, Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed soaring housing costs, acknowledging progress but admitting affordability remains a critical challenge despite significant construction efforts.

This is Sofia Reyes, signing off.