Watch: 13 hurt in massive fuel tank explosion in Russia
Fuel tank explodes in Volgograd, Russia . The blast took place in the southern district of the city.
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Entire Lebanese Cabinet resigns following massive Beirut explosion
Government resigns en masse in response to public uproar over massive, deadly Beirut explosion.
Lebanese Information Minister resigns following Beirut blast
Manal Abdel Samad becomes first Lebanese government official to resign after massive explosion kills 158 people, leaves thousands homless.
Hostages taken at French bank
Man with a revolver takes six hostages at bank in French port city of Le Havre. Three hostages have been released or escaped.
US Iran envoy Brian Hook steps down
Elliot Abrams to become new US envoy to Iran. 'Iran is weaker than three and a half years ago.'
Report: Israel in advanced talks with Lebanon to send medical equipment
Israel's offer of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon following Beirut explosion is being mediated through the United Nations.
Iran accidentally blocks own naval port by sinking fake US carrier in wrong place
Mock US naval carrier sinks in shallow water at entrance to Iran's main naval port, presenting danger to any ship which passes over it.
WHO demands Russia follow vaccine production guidelines
Russia claims vaccine will be ready for mass production by next month, but World Health Organization urges caution.
Disney World 'Splash Mountain' log flume ride sinks
Riders forced to disembark popular attraction in the middle of the ride after their log vehicle sinks under the water.
British rapper Wiley dropped by managers over anti-Semitic posts
'Godfather of grime' suspended from Twitter after engaging in anti-Semitic rants on social media.
Judge orders release of ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
District judge rules US government violated First Amendment rights of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to stop him from writing a book.
Gunman takes 20 Ukraine bus passengers hostage
Negotiations with bus hijacker underway after he claims he rigged bus with 20 civilians on board to explode.
6 shot in bloody New York morning
Shootings rise significantly in New York this year as anti-police sentiment surges.
Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt tests positive for coronavirus
Kevin Stitt believed to be the first US governor to contract the coronavirus.
Scientists discover massive 'Galactic Wall'
'South Pole Wall,' made up of thousands of galaxies, is 1.4 billion light-years long and 600 million light-years deep.
Report: Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb
French doctors say they have reported first confirmed case of a pregnant mother passing the coronavirus to her unborn child.
Report: Houthis arrest Yemenite Jews
Arab media report pro-Iranian militia is stepping up its attempts to ethnically cleanse Yemen of its last remaining Jews.
Rocket attack on US embassy in Baghdad
Attack on US embassy follows series of explosions at Iranian military sites.
Netanyahu: Talks with US over sovereignty not dependent on Blue and White
PM responds to Alternate Prime Minister Gantz's statement that July 1 is not set in stone, says discreet talks with US continuing.
500 Delta Air Lines employees infected with COVID-19, 10 dead
Air-line says 'vast majority' of employees who contracted the coronavirus have recovered, but the company has 'lost 10 employees.'
Biracial woman burned in Wisconsin attack
18-year-old woman suffers 3rd-degree burns after 4 white men throw lighter fluid, lighter into her car.
Amnesty Int: We never said Israel teaches 'neck-kneeling' to US police
Human rights organization refutes claim it has evidence Israel taught US police 'neck-kneeling' technique used to kill George Floyd.
US embassy says 'Pride' banner will go back up
Banner celebrating Pride Month removed because embassy did not receive permission from municipality to hang it. Authorization now underway.
Report: Iran tested long-range cruise missile
Iranian naval commander says new missiles have homing capabilities, can accurately strike targets 170 miles away.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump attempt to end Obama-era DACA program
Chief Justice Roberts says Administration's attempt to roll back protections for children of illegal immigrants 'arbitrary and capricious.'
COVID-19 deaths in NY fall to 17, lowest 24-hour total since start of outbreak
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says 'Phase 2' of reopening of New York City as daily death toll from coronavirus falls below 20.
Watch: Boris Johnson in car crash outside Parliament
Protester runs in front of convoy of British PM as it leaves Parliament, causing vehicles to collide including car with Boris Johnson inside
PA lies to International Criminal Court
PA submits text of speech given by Abbas leaving out part where he talks about paying terrorists, a war crime.
Netanyahu: Sovereignty might be implemented in stages
PM tells ex-IDF officials he is committed to sovereignty in 30% of Judea and Samaria, but process might not be carried out all at once.
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court
US President orders sanctions against ICC for Afghanistan war crimes investigation, accuses court of 'politically persecuting Israel.'
DC: National Guard troops contract coronavirus
White House warns mass protests across the country could lead to renewed mass coronavirus outbreak.
Report: PA submits counter-proposal to 'Deal of the Century'
PA Prime Minister says he submitted peace plan to the Quartet calling for demilitarized Arab state in almost all of Judea and Samaria.
Settlement leadership split over criticism of Netanyahu, Trump
Several municipal leaders in Judea and Samaria call on David Elhayani to resign as Yesha Council chair after calling Trump 'not a friend.'
Report: 4 Jewish sites in Iraq require "urgent" action for preservation
Jewish Cultural Heritage Initiative releases report on 368 Jewish heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, viability of preservation efforts.
Trains to resume Monday
Railway service to resume operations on June 8, three months after being suspended due to coronavirus crisis.
Justice Ministry not preparing for sovereignty
With less than a month until government can vote on application of sovereignty, Justice Ministry has not begun preparations for challenges,
Bennett to Netanyahu: Restore order stopping payments to murderers
Former DM condemns decision by Benny Gantz to repeal order against terrorists' bank accounts. 'Restore order and prevent the next murder.'
Israeli FM participates in multinational corona videoconference
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi participates in joint discussion with counterparts from US, Australia, India, Brazil, and South Korea on COVID-19
3 other cops to be charged in George Floyd murder
Charge against officer who killed man in custody to be upgraded to second-degree murder, fellow officers to be charged as accomplices.
Torah scrolls removed from Beverly Hills synagogue to protect them from riots
Congregants act to safeguard Torah scrolls from riots after nearby synagogue vandalized and as riots following George Floyd's death continue
