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Trump, Rubio reportedly furious over misconduct allegations against US amb. to Greece Guilfoyle

They are "extremely pissed off," a senior US official told the AP; Rubio especially so, because he had just visited Athens, where Guilfoyle attended all of his events.

U.S. Ambassador To Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle arrives at the White House on February 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Guilfoyle has served as the U.S. Ambassador To Greece since November 2025.
Firefighter at scene of fatal fire in the Golan, October 11, 2026.

Deadly house fire in Golan Heights kills woman in her 60s as firefighters work to extinguish flames

Car catches fire in Jerusalem, October 6, 2026.

East Jerusalem residents arrested after man allegedly hires arsonist to torch ex-fiancee's car

A stolen vehicle overturned and caught fire on Route 60 south of Jerusalem after the driver drove through a police roadblock, October 9, 2026.

Stolen vehicle overturns on Route 60 after penetrating police roadblock, halting traffic


Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays

Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors. 

The largest kosher slaughterhouse in the United States is located in Postville, Iowa and has been renamed AgriStar.

Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day as fires spread across Europe

On Wednesday, three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on Crete and on the mainland, and two more were lightly injured.

A firefighter works to extinguish a wildfire burning next to the village of Krya Vrysi on the island of Crete, Greece, July 29, 2026.

Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel, Turkey threatens election integrity

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Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out

The Fire and Rescue Authority also stated that rescue forces were on the scene. Two firefighters were lightly injured, while a bystander was lightly injured and treated for smoke inhalation.

United Hatzalah volunteers at the scene of a fire in Sderot's industrial area, July 27, 2026.

Wildfires across region force Tour de France to reroute final stage

The change is necessary because multiple first responders have been diverted to the fires. The new route will leave a smaller race footprint for local officials to secure.

Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.

Major fire destroys main building at Chabad founder's grave in Ukraine

Initial assessments indicated that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, although investigators are still examining all possible causes.

Fire rages near the grave of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad Hasidic movement, in Hadiach, in Ukraine’s Poltava region on July 24, 2026. .

France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had requested help from the European Union as the country's battle against wildfires intensifies.

Firefighters respond to a wildfire in Lege-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 23, 2026.

Two arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria

The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.

Damage caused by a fire that broke out in the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad in the West Bank, July 19, 2026.

NIS 5.6 million donated in single day to fire–ravaged Gilad Farm

Following the devastating fire in Gilad Farm that consumed homes and businesses, a crowdfunding campaign was launched and has raised over NIS 5.6 million so far.

Fire damage, Havat Gilad, July 19, 2026

Police probing reported price tag attack on Palestinian village, connection to Gilad Farm fire

Suspects set a vehicle on fire, graffitiing buildings, and damaging the door of a prayer building in the town, according to police. Ynet, however, reported that a mosque was set on fire.

JEWISH SETTLERS are seen at the unauthorized Beit Anot outpost in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank after being informed of an expected evacuation, June 1, 2026.