LIVERPOOL, Aug 10 — Liverpool have confirmed the sale of striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, a move that could pave the way for the Premier League champions to renew their pursuit of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.
GAZA, Aug 10 — Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that at least 37 people were killed by Israeli fire on Saturday, including 30 civilians who had gathered to collect aid.
SEOUL, Aug 10 — South Korea’s military has shrunk by 20 per cent over the past six years to 450,000 troops, driven largely by a steep drop in the number of males eligible for mandatory service, according to a report released Sunday. The country currently has the world’s lowest birthrate.
MANCHESTER, Aug 9 — Manchester United’s upgraded training complex is now a “world-class performance environment” designed to help restore the club’s former glory, says co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — The Sabah government has expressed deep concern over the death of 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir and pledged full support for a transparent investigation to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice.
JERUSALEM, Aug 9 — Israel’s military is set to “take control” of Gaza City under a newly approved plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet, sparking a wave of domestic and international criticism.
