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World
Roundup: Growing NEET population raises economic concerns in Britain
LONDON, June 8 (Xinhua) -- More than 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 in Britain were not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the first quarter of this year, highlighting growing concerns about a generation becoming detached from the labor market.
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World
Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests
TIRANA, June 8 (Reuters) - Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent protests over its environmental impact, Prime Minister Edi Rama told Reuters on Monday.
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World
China, Kenya commit to protecting habitats, advancing green transition
NAIROBI, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Kenyan scientists on Monday renewed their partnership to advance a green transition by protecting biodiversity hotspots that sustain rural livelihoods and support ecological resilience.
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Tennis
Tennis-Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event
June 8 (Reuters) - Roger Federer will return to the U.S. Open this year for an exhibition match, seven years after his last appearance at the Grand Slam in 2019, the event organizers said on Monday.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Title to lose? Antonelli set for F1 history either way
LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - Kimi Antonelli will either be Formula One's youngest world champion, well before the end of the season on current form, or the first driver to win five races in a row in a single campaign and not take the title.
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World
US Justice Department says it moved to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized people
June 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday that it had moved to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized individuals who are accused of crimes including sex offences, fraud, and illicit drug sales.
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Nation
PAS cuts ties with Bersatu, says Abdul Hadi
KUALA LUMPUR: PAS has decided to terminate its political cooperation with Bersatu, says Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
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Football
Soccer-Norway manager Solbakken slams 'unprofessional' Scotland over friendly cancellation
June 8 (Reuters) - Norway manager Stale Solbakken heavily criticized Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke on Monday, branding Scotland "unprofessional" after they unexpectedly cancelled a planned behind-closed-doors training match, citing player injuries.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (June 8, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (June 8, 2026)
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Football
Soccer-Bournemouth appoints Matt Ritchie as technical director after retirement
June 8 (Reuters) - Former Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie has been appointed as the club's technical director after announcing his retirement from professional football, the Premier League club said on Monday.
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Cricket
Cricket-McCullum hopeful of Archer return but says call depends on conditions
June 8 (Reuters) - England head coach Brendon McCullum said he hopes fast bowler Jofra Archer will be available for the second test against New Zealand at The Oval, but stressed that selection will depend on conditions.
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World
WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
KAMPALA, June 8 (Reuters) - The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo because of an Ebola outbreak.
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World
US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader
WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - The United States imposed additional visa restrictions Monday on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members over the death of indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera.
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India
Suthar stars on debut as India crush Afghanistan in biggest Test victory
India's Manav Suthar returned a match haul of seven wickets on debut as India hammered Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on Monday, their biggest victory in a Test.
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World
Iran ends attack on Israel, warns of 'crushing' response if Lebanon strikes continue
ISTANBUL/JERUSALEM: Iran on Monday (June 8) announced an end to its attacks on Israel, warning of a "crushing" response if Israel continued its operations in Lebanon, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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Sabah & Sarawak
66-year-old saves eight grandchildren, son in Sibu house fire
SIBU: A 66-year-old man risked his life to save his eight grandchildren and a son after their family home was destroyed in a fire at Kampung Jeriah Abang Ramli, Jalan Oya Lama here Sunday (June 7) morning.
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Technology
Amazon, Corning sign multi-billion-dollar deal to boost fiber optics manufacturing in US
June 8 (Reuters) - Amazon said on Monday it has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with specialty glass maker Corning aimed at boosting U.S. production of optical fiber and connectivity products that are used in data centers.
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Philippines
Philippines Department of Education: Schools hit by Mindanao earthquake rise to 8,642
ILOILO CITY, (Philippines): The number of schools affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani on Monday (June 8) morning, has risen to 8,642 schools across 43 divisions in six regions, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported
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Thailand
Ride-hailing apps in Thailand given three months to remove illegal drivers
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry has given ride-hailing platforms three months to remove drivers who do not hold public transport licences, as it moves to tighten enforcement and address complaints from taxi operators.
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Corporate News
Khazanah strengthens nation-building push as assets rise to RM156bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd is intensifying efforts to strengthen Malaysia's industrial capabilities, talent pipeline and strategic infrastructure as global supply chains continue to shift amid geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation.
