Ophelia, the largest hurricane ever recorded so far east in the Atlantic, closes schools, airports; weather service issues red alert The post One dead, thousands without power in Ireland as freak storm hits appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Cops launch investigation into death of 2-year-old boy who suffered serious head injury riding in yard of family home The post Toddler killed after fall from bike appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Overjoyed woman tears off black abaya imposed by terror group, prays and hugs rescuers who take control of Syrian city The post Woman rips off oppressive garments as Raqqa liberated from IS appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Alon Day becomes the first race car driver from Israel to win a NASCAR tournament, taking first place in Whelen Euro Series The post Israeli NASCAR driver crowned European champion appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Memorial to Symon Petliura erected in Vinnitsa, within walking distance of an active synagogue and city's former Jewish quarter The post Statue of nationalist blamed for pogroms against Jews is unveiled in Ukraine appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Investigations unit opens inquiry into two cases of alleged police brutality in Jerusalem The post Police officer suspected of bringing attack dog into questioning of minors appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Commanding general calls for dialog between parties so that they remain focused on common enemy, Islamic State The post US-led coalition urges Baghdad, Kurds to avoid ‘escalatory actions’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Following IAF strike on Syrian anti-aircraft battery and threats of retaliation from Damascus, PM says 'anyone who tries to hurt us, we will hurt them' The post Netanyahu warns Syria Israel prepared to strike ‘as needed’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.