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.

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.

Director says he wants to erase any 'ambiguity' after saying sexual abuse and rape allegations against Hollywood mogul 'very sad for everybody involved' The post Woody Allen clarifies remarks on Harvey Weinstein: ‘He is a sad, sick man’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The all-male, nearly all-religious Ka'Et Ensemble brings local troupes to perform at its annual festival The post A modern dance fest rooted in Jewish values appeared first on The Times of Israel.