August 8, 2025
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Manchester United complete €85 million signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

MANCHESTER, Aug 8 — Manchester United have finalised a deal worth up to €85 million (US$99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, according to multiple UK media outlets.‍

August 8, 2025
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UK Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali resigns following report of £700 rent increase on London property

LONDON, Aug 8 — Britain’s Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali has stepped down from her role after reports emerged that she significantly raised the rent on a property she owns in London.‍

August 8, 2025
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‘Lives in danger’: Japan halts flights, orders evacuations amid record-breaking rains in Kagoshima

TOKYO, Aug 8 — Japan’s weather agency has issued a rare emergency heavy rain warning for the southern region of Kagoshima, cautioning that “lives are at risk” amid unprecedented rainfall.‍

August 7, 2025
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Morocco, 2030 World Cup Host, Criticised for Culling Stray Dogs Instead of Tagging Them

TANGIERS, Aug 7 — Animal rights organisations have accused Morocco of killing stray dogs in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, an allegation the government denies, asserting its commitment to humane treatment.‍

August 7, 2025
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Taiwan Raids China-Linked Companies in Investigation Over Chip Technology Leaks

TAIPEI, Aug 7 — Taiwanese authorities have raided 16 companies with Chinese funding, suspected of illegally recruiting local tech talent to steal sensitive information from Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.‍

August 7, 2025
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China Deploys Gun-Wielding 'Robot Wolves' in Latest Military Expansion

BEIJING, Aug 6 — China has unveiled its latest gun-equipped quadruped military robots — dubbed “robot wolves” — which are built to stealthily approach enemies, fire accurate shots, and operate effectively in rugged terrain, according to state media.‍