New PM of Israel Naftali Bennett gets to work after Netanyahu ousted
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
Netanyahu opponents push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Blinken announces plans for US to reopen Jerusalem consulate, restoring Palestinian ties
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. will reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem, aiming to restore ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza militant tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems after 'significant' ransomware attack
Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.
Israeli troops enter Gaza strip as conflict in region escalates
Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?
Alexei Navalny, imprisoned Russian opposition leader, to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
COVID-19 tests to be offered 2x per week to all in England as it takes next steps out of lockdown
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
22-year-old surfer, Olympic hopeful dies after being struck by lightning
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to prison
The 66-year-old politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted for having tried to illegally get information in 2014 about a legal action in which he was involved.
Japan confirms 1st cases of coronavirus variant found in UK
Japan has confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain.
UK and EU reach historic post-Brexit trade agreement
Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses.
Video shows Arecibo Observatory cables snapping, triggering collapse
Video released by the National Science Foundation shows the exact moment the cables on the second-largest radio telescope in the world snapped, causing the subsequent collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
Boris Johnson in self-isolation after exposure to COVID-19, exhibiting no virus symptoms
Officials say British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
More than 900 arrested in Belarus anti-government protests, according to human rights group
A human rights group in Belarus says more than 900 people have been arrested in protests around the country calling for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to step down.