World news briefing: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Written automatically from international headlines. Each line links to its source.

Lula wins a fourth term in a dramatic Brazil election comeback, reshaping regional politics. BBC ↗

World leaders, including Merz, congratulate Lula on his victory in the Brazilian runoff. DW ↗

Defeated Flávio Bolsonaro is ordered to surrender his passports following the election results. The Guardian ↗

Israelis vote for the first time since the October 7 terror attack in high-stakes polls. DW ↗

Netanyahu faces a tough test as Israelis cast ballots in the 2026 election. Al Jazeera ↗

Jordan carries out a deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for a recent church attack. BBC ↗

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for the third time in a legal battle. BBC ↗

A judge rules the Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter. BBC ↗

Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or, capping a stellar season for England and Bayern. DW ↗

UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in a campaign of rape in El Fasher. The Guardian ↗

Romania: Prime Minister Niculescu makes his first official visit to Chișinău today. Digi24 ↗

Romania: Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for Bugs Bunny, has died at age 46. G4Media ↗

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