Red miss, super Sainz, lively Lawson: Singapore GP talking points
Red Bull's hopes of winning every race in the 2023 season were dashed in Singapore, where Ferrari's Carlos Sainz triumphed and an exciting rookie claimed his first championship points.
Read more
One in 10 Japanese are older than 80: government data
More than 10 percent of Japanese people have crossed 80 years or older for the first time, new official data showed, as the nation faces a rapidly greying population.
Read more
Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes around island
More than 100 Chinese warplanes and nine navy ships were detected around Taiwan, authorities in Taipei said Monday, describing the number as a "recent high".
Read more
N. Korean leader ends Russia trip with 'heartfelt thanks' to Putin
North Korea's Kim Jong Un expressed his "heartfelt thanks" to President Vladimir Putin, state media said Monday, as he headed home after nearly a week in Russia on a defence-focused trip.
Read more
Ukraine, Russia clash at top UN court
Russia and Ukraine will face off at the International Court of Justice from Monday over Moscow's claim of "genocide" in eastern Ukraine as a pretext for last year's invasion.
Read more
King Charles III heads to France for state visit
Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting and strikes forced the last-minute postponement of his first state visit as king.
Read more
Pope to defend migrants in Marseille trip
Calls for compassion for migrants suffering in North Africa and those attempting to reach Europe or die trying will be at the heart of Pope Francis's visit to Marseille this week.
Read more
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Russia Sept 18-21: foreign ministry
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a four-day visit to Russia for security talks on Monday, his foreign ministry said, the latest in a series of high-level visits and phone calls between the two sides.
Read more
Theegala sweeps to maiden PGA Tour victory in California
Sahith Theegala cruised to a maiden PGA Tour title on Sunday, romping to victory by two strokes at the Fortinet Championship in northern California.
Read more
Coe eager to see Tokyo stadium filled with fans for 2025 World Championships
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe is looking forward to seeing Tokyo Olympic Stadium packed with fans for the 2025 World Championships, but says the sport will feel the knock-on effects of the Covid pandemic through 2028.
Read moreIn The News
