BBC World News

1. Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy

   Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.

2. Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America

   The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.

3. Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive

   The ceasefire in Oleshky, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

4. Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack

   The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

5. Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time

   Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.