The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT row

British pop-rock band The 1975 has cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia and Taiwan after its gig in Malaysia was controversially cut short. Lead singer Matty Healy attacked Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws on Friday and kissed bass player Ross MacDonald on stage - the band was swiftly banned from playing in the country.

China sends warplanes to Taipei

China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defence Ministry said on Saturday, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.