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'No to the old path': Taiwan's voters move on from China conflict

'No to the old path': Taiwan's voters move on from China conflict

A day after defying Beijing's threats by electing a new president that China regards as a dangerous separatist, Taiwanese voters brushed off their sabre-rattling neighbour across the narrow strait.

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What's next for Taiwan after the election?

What's next for Taiwan after the election?

President-elect Lai Ching-te may have won the top job in Taiwan's elections, but he must now chart an uneasy path on the doorstep of an increasingly assertive China.

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Refreshed Anisimova enjoying herself at Australian Open after burnout break

Refreshed Anisimova enjoying herself at Australian Open after burnout break

Amanda Anisimova said she was feeling refreshed and enjoying herself after upsetting 13th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova on her return to Grand Slam tennis Sunday following a break to deal with mental health issues.

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North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: Seoul military

North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: Seoul military

North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday, Seoul's military said, days after Pyongyang staged live-fire exercises near the country's tense maritime border with South Korea.

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Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Rublev survives scare at Australian Open

Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Rublev survives scare at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic launched his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday against an 18-year-old qualifier after fifth seed Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare to progress.

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Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes

Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes

Saudi Arabia hope that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.

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N. Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: Seoul military

N. Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: Seoul military

North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday, Seoul's military said, days after Pyongyang staged live-fire exercises near the tense maritime border with the South.

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Rublev edges into Australian Open second round after five-set thriller

Rublev edges into Australian Open second round after five-set thriller

Andrey Rublev overcame a major wobble to beat Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (10/6) and reach the second round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

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Injured Berrettini pulls out of Australian Open

Injured Berrettini pulls out of Australian Open

Injured former top-10 star Matteo Berrettini pulled out of the Australian Open on Sunday on the eve of a blockbuster first-round clash with Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Pharrell headlines Paris Fashion Week

Pharrell headlines Paris Fashion Week

The fashion season hits its stride on Tuesday with menswear week in Paris, with musician-turned-designer Pharrell Williams the headline act in the increasingly celebrity-dominated industry.

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