The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.

The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.

The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale

Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.