Tory London mayor candidate urged to apologise for suggesting Jewish people are 'frightened' by Sadiq Khan

Hundreds gather in Paris to light candles after synagogue attacked

Around 200 people gathered at the Place de la République in Paris at the start of the Jewish Shabbat to remember the synagogue attack in Rouen.

Watch: Thousands of Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest potential conscription

The ultra-Orthodox Israeli community say integrating into the army will threaten their generations-old way of life, while the IDF said it is suffering from manpower shortages because of the war.

How Religions Around the World View Solar Eclipses

How Religions , Around the World , View Solar Eclipses. With the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse quickly approaching, Fox News offered readers an overview of how religions traditionally view eclipses. Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism suggests that the karmic results of positive and negative actions are magnified during major astronomical events, including solar eclipses. Christianity, Christian tradition connects eclipses with a number of significant events, including the death of Jesus and the "end times.". Hinduism, In Hinduism, eclipses both solar and lunar are generally regarded as bad omens. Islam, Muslims see a solar eclipse as a time for prayer and contemplating God. The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death of someone... Whenever you see these eclipses pray and invoke (Allah), Kaiser Aslam, Muslim chaplain at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, via Fox News. Judaism, Similarly to Hinduism, Judaism views eclipses as "an ill omen for the world.". Eclipses should be opportunities to increase in prayer and introspection — as opposed to prompting joyous blessings. It is a sign that we really could and should be doing better, Rabbi Menachem Posner, via Fox News. Fox News reports that Rabbi Mordechai Becher cited Judaism's longstanding connections with astronomy and the heavenly message eclipses deliver. He created a system that would remind us regularly that our choices can create darkness, even at times when there should be light. Our free will choices can create a barrier between us and the Divine light, but can also allow Divine light to be seen here, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, via Fox News

WATCH: Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against new military draft exemption rules

Police use water cannons to disperse the protesters blocking a road in central Israel.

Votes counted as Labour closes in on London mayoral victory

Labour closes in on a London mayoral victory for Sadiq Khan on Saturday. With just five of 14 constituencies declared, London’s Labour incumbent Mr Khan was leading with over 427,000 votes, with Ms Hall just over 234,000. The total turnout in the election is 2,495,621, with fewer than half of the results yet to be declared. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Khan and Starmer visit polling stations at elections begin

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was seen petting his family dog after making a visit to a local polling station as local and mayoral elections begin across England. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Khan denies he'll introduce 'pay per mile' if re-elected

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has denied he will introduce 'pay per mile' road charging in the capital were he to be elected for a third term. Instead, he said he wants to continue to improve public transport in the capital - starting with ensuring all buses across the network were zero emission. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Susan Hall explains low-key London election campaign launch

Conservative London mayoral candidate, Susan Hall, launched her election campaign on Sunday in Uxbridge, with a focus on ULEZ, crime and housing. The Member of the London Assembly, who is Sadiq Khan’s main challenger in the upcoming election, explained her low-key launch. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn