Sweden Election: With 94.7% of districts counted, Sweden’s centre-left bloc led by Magdalena Andersson holds a razor-thin 175-174 seat edge over PM Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing alliance, but both sides are urging caution as final results could shift coalition math. Philippines (BARMM): Voters in the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region cast ballots for the first elected parliament amid violence—at least three killed in poll-related incidents and voting disruptions reported as security waits for replacement ballots in Basilan. Election Security (Georgia): Researchers warn an AI-amplified flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment could expose how individuals voted, raising ballot secrecy concerns even as officials say steps are underway. Political Money (UK): The government promises to “seriously address” limits on political donations after crypto-billionaires reportedly gave Reform UK £72m, with campaigners warning it could distort the political playing field. AI & Elections (Malaysia): Anthropic says it removed an AI-powered election manipulation platform that used voter data, fake accounts, and synthetic news to target support across Malaysia’s constituencies. Pakistan (PTI protest ruling): Islamabad High Court ruled no political party or office-holder can block roads in the lead-up to PTI’s Sept. 27 protest, setting directions for authorities. Local Politics (Germany): In Lower Saxony local elections, CDU led with 27.2% while AfD surged to 15.9%, underscoring broader far-right momentum ahead of more state contests. Philippines (Impeachment): In Sara Duterte’s impeachment case, defense counsel questioned a retired Sandiganbayan justice about her political leanings during cross-examination over alleged unexplained wealth.