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South Africa’s National Assembly convenes for the first time after the 2024 general elections at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Members of Parliament are sworn in, followed by the elections for the Speaker and the President. Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to be elected President, and Annelie Lotriet from the Democratic Alliance is set to become the deputy speaker after an agreement among parties.

After being found guilty of falsifying business records, former President Donald Trump launched into a lengthy speech at Trump Tower, defending his actions. He attacked the judge, criticized the trial, and accused President Biden of being involved in his prosecution. Trump's remarks extended to unrelated topics, including car ownership. His conviction does not impact his eligibility to run for presidency.

On May 28, 2024, Brazoria County voters participated in primary runoff elections to determine candidates for two key Republican races. This included Texas State House District 29 and Brazoria County Commissioner Precinct 1. The outcomes will lead to the November general election. The polls remained open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for this crucial vote.

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, has announced his support for Peter Obi if the PDP nominates him for the 2027 presidential election. This supportive stance stems from a recent interview where Atiku expressed his readiness to follow the party's decision. Speculation arose about a possible coalition following a meeting between the two politicians.

The ANC has rebutted claims of manipulation in omitting names from its election candidate lists, attributing it to a technical glitch. An investigation led by Thembi Majola has been initiated, with findings to be presented post-election.