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Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say. 2. ‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge A...

Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?

Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?

Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

A preacher and prominent conservative commentator has drawn backlash in Malaysia after questioning why a banner for a traditional Chinese festival was not written in Malay, the country’s national language. Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, an ethnic Chinese Muslim convert known for provocative commentary on race and religion, was criticised by social media users and a Selangor politician for casting a routine notice about the Hungry Ghost Festival as an issue of language and national identity. In a post on...

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club.