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.

The scientific community was skeptical following a 1989 paper positing that stars' collision leads to the creation of heavy elements, like gold The post Israeli scientists predicted effects seen in historic neutron star study 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.

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.

Jittery homeowners meet with justice minister as report claims company tried to get KKL-JNF to pay $100m to renew leases on prime Jerusalem land it bought for $20m The post Anonymous investors sought 400% profit on church land deal — report appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In first official visit, Sergei Shoigu arrives in Tel Aviv to meet Liberman amid tensions following IAF airstrike near Damascus The post Russian defense minister lands in Israel for talks on Syria, Iran appeared first on The Times of Israel.