World

Trump urges Venezuelan military to abandon Maduro or 'lose everything'

MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned members of Venezuela's military who remain loyal to socialist President Nicolas Maduro that they are risking their future and their lives and urged them to allow humanitarian aid into the country.

World

Venezuela stages own concerts in response to Branson's Live Aid show

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's government will stage two concerts on the Colombian border this weekend to compete with a "Live Aid"-style show announced by British billionaire Richard Branson to raise funds for food and medicine for the South American country.

World

Two policemen killed in blast in central Cairo - ministry

CAIRO (Reuters) - Two policemen were killed and three wounded when an explosive device carried by a militant they were pursuing detonated in the heart of the Egyptian capital on Monday, an interior ministry statement said.

Tech News

Video game releases: Eastshade, Metro Exodus, Jump Force, Far Cry New Dawn, Crackdown 3

Don't miss the blissfully calm Eastshade, as Xbox Game Pass freebie Crackdown 3, grimly hopeful post-apocalyptic mission Metro Exodus and colourful explosion of chaos Far Cry New Dawn attempt to split the action game market between themselves.

Corporate News

'Wake up', Macron will tell Europe in major pre-Brexit speech

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will describe Brexit as a wake-up call in a speech in coming weeks in which he will outline how Europe must be more assertive in the face of rival world powers, sources close to Macron said.

Football

Sarri feels the heat as Chelsea fans turn on Italian coach

LONDON (Reuters) - As Chelsea laboured to yet another defeat with a 2-0 FA Cup fifth-round elimination by Manchester United on Monday, howls of frustration broke out from the home supporters tired of coach Maurizio Sarri's familiar tactics.

World

As medical costs mount, Japan to weigh cost-effectiveness in setting drug prices

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese doctor Yasushi Goto remembers prescribing the cancer drug Opdivo to an octogenarian and wondering whether taxpayers might object to helping fund treatment, which at the time cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, for patients in their twilight years.

Oil & Gas

McDermott announces contracts for pan Malaysia oil field development

Mcdermott has announced contracts for developing pan Malaysia oil fields.

Tech News

Apex Legends expected to spread to China

The Chinese company that has a stake in Fortnite developer Epic and developed PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for mobile is understood to be in negotiations over the latest hot Battle Royale title, Apex Legends.

World

Trump warns Venezuela military they are risking their lives and future

MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned members of Venezuela's military who are helping President Nicolas Maduro to stay in power that they are risking their future and their lives and urged them to allow humanitarian aid into the country.

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro fires senior minister, investor sentiment sours

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday fired one of his most senior aides and cabinet members, Gustavo Bebianno, amid a scandal involving campaign financing for some of his party's congressional candidates.

Markets

Glencore to take 200,000 T of aluminum from ISTIM Port Klang warehouses

LONDON: Mining giant Glencore has bought 200,000 tons of aluminum on the London Metal Exchange and will take delivery of the metal from warehouses owned by ISTIM UK in Port Klang, Malaysia, five sources familiar with the matter said.

Palm Oil

Malaysian palm oil price gains on stronger related oils, weaker output

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher during Monday trade, charting a second session of gains in three days, bolstered by strength in related edible oils and expected weaker output.

Football

United dump holders Chelsea out of Cup to pile pressure on Sarri

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United's Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba headed first-half goals to claim a 2-0 win that dumped FA Cup holders Chelsea out of the competition and secured a place in the quarter-finals in an intense tie at Stamford Bridge on Monday.

Markets

World stocks lifted to 2 1/2-month highs by trade optimism

London: Hopes for progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks and expectations of policy stimulus from central banks lifted world stocks to 2 1/2- month highs on Monday, though European gains were held back by concern over the outlook for auto makers.

Tech News

Who needs paper to play Pictionary when you have air?

At the New York Toy Fair Mattel announced Pictionary Air, an AR-powered version of the classic board game where players draw in the air while their smartphone, tablet, or TV tracks their pen.

Football

Olsen's heroics help Roma to 2-1 win over Bologna

ROME (Reuters) - AS Roma had goalkeeper Robin Olsen to thank for a 2-1 win over lowly Bologna on Monday which kept them hot on the heels of AC Milan in the race for the Champions League next season.

Football

Man City to face Swansea, United take on Wolves in FA Cup

LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League champions Manchester City will travel to Championship (second-tier) side Swansea City in the FA Cup quarter-finals next month, while rivals Manchester United visit Wolverhampton Wanderers.

World

Americans among group arrested in Haiti with arsenal of guns - media

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Haitian police arrested a group of foreign nationals, including Americans, armed with semi-automatic weapons, Haitian newspapers reported on Monday, adding to uncertainty in the poor Caribbean country after more than a week of anti-government protests.

Tech News

Neill Blomkamp's Conviction heralds video game Anthem

Conviction, a four-minute short film from Oscar-nominated writer and film director Neill Blomkamp, lays out the scenario surrounding February sci-fi action game Anthem.