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Video. Israel votes on Netanyahu's future as Orbán is floated for UN chief

Updated: 27 October 2026 - 8:37 GMT+1

Israelis vote today in their first election since 7 October, with Benjamin Netanyahu's future on the line. Washington is reportedly floating Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general. And we interview EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to ask what Lula's re-election means for Europe.

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