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Top Iran official says UAE may ‘destabilise’ security over disputed islands
Ali Akbar Velayati says three disputed islands which UAE claims as its own are 'integral part' of Iran's territory.
NASA appoints director to lead UFO research, urges science-based approach
US space agency official says conversation around UFOs must move from 'sensationalism to science' to progress.
Russia orders expulsion of two US embassy staff for links to ‘spy’
Two diplomats will be expelled for working with Robert Shonov, a former US consulate worker accused by Moscow of spying.
Spain cuts gang rape convict’s prison term under botched law
A Wolf Pack rapist uses a loophole in 'Only Yes Is Yes' law, which set lighter minimum sentences for certain sex crimes.
Fishing trawler frees stranded luxury cruise ship in Greenland
The Ocean Explorer cruise vessel was refloated after having been stuck in mud northeast of Greenland's capital Nuuk.
Australia to toughen laws on ex-military staff who train foreign armies
Legislation introduced after Chinese pilots trained and as Australia prepares to share nuclear secrets with its allies.
Trump trial split from Georgia co-defendants going to court next month
Judge rules former US president and 16 co-defendants to be tried separately from pair set to go to trial on October 23.
Journalist who fled threats in Mexico wins US asylum appeal
Emilio Gutierrez Soto says he hopes case will highlight need to protect other journalists 'risking lives to tell truth'.
Functioning weather service may have prevented Libya flood casualties: WMO
WMO boss says many people could have been saved if divided country had a normally operating meteorological service.
Middle East Roundup: Disaster in North Africa – Morocco quake, Libya floods
Morocco's deadly quake, Libya’s deadly floods, 30 years since Oslo Accords – here’s the Middle East this week.