Thailand’s sepak takraw camp has defended its refusal to continue the World Cup men’s team regu final against Malaysia, while ISTAF says the disputed centre-line call was made under the rules and has referred the case for disciplinary review.

A rescued hornbill named Ma-ae has become the star of a marine base in Narathiwat, charming soldiers and villagers alike with its intelligence — and surprising everyone by playing takraw with the marines.