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.‍

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.‍

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.‍

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.‍

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.‍

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.‍