China, Japan and South Korea - winners of the last 11 Uber Cup titles between them - all made it through to the semi-finals in routine fashion in Aarhus today.

Indonesia's men's singles players turned it on when the country needed it most to beat Chinese Taipei and advance from the Thomas Cup's "Group of Death" in Aarhus.

France edged out Germany as group stage play continued on day four of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup at the Ceres Park and Arena in Aarhus, Denmark.

Hosts Denmark and Indonesia both recorded narrow 3-2 wins on the third day of group action at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup.

Fourteen-time winners China, who will be aiming to avenge a disappointing outing in the last Uber Cup, proved their superiority with a 5-0 win over Malaysia in Denmark.

Defending champions Japan and record 14-time winners China cruised to victories on the opening day of action in badminton's Uber Cup in Denmark.

Fourteen-time Uber Cup winners China will begin its campaign to recapture the title against Canada in one of the opening ties tomorrow in Aarhus in Denmark.

England has withdrawn its men's team from badminton's Thomas Cup, just three days before the delayed competition is due to begin in Aarhus in Denmark.

Pete Fitzboydon has been named the interim chief executive of Badminton England, holding the position until a replacement can be found for the departed Adrian Christy.

China defended their Badminton World Federation Sudirman Cup title after a four-game victory over Japan at Vantaa in Finland.

China swept past South Korea in a dominant semi-final performance to continue their Sudirman Cup defence in Vantaa in Finland.

Malaysia have made history and defeated Indonesia for the first time ever in a team World Cup match to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Sudirman Cup in Vantaa.

Japan came from behind to defeat Malaysia and finish top of Group D at the Sudirman Cup in Vantaa.

Strong performances in the women's doubles and mixed doubles pulled China from behind to defeat Thailand 3-2 in Group A of the Sudirman Cup in Vaanta in Finland.