USA - 'Fireball season' is here! Meteor streaks across Maine sky: euronews (in English)

Published on 18 May 2016

euronews (in English)

A huge fireball blazed across the sky of the northeast United States and Canada early on Tuesday morning.

The American Meteor Society (AMS) has mapped hundreds of reported fireball sightings that stretched from Ontario to New Jersey.

The AMS has not confirmed the cause of the bright flash of light but the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum has offered a $20,000 reward for any surviving meteor fragments.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Pop culture car reviews: The Telegraph

The Telegraph

Published on 18 May 2016

In this episode, Telegraph Film Critic Tim Robey discusses the much-loved Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, revealing how many replicas were made and more fun facts about the iconic flying car

#Syria - Enough hysteria over the migration crisis. It's time to get rational: The Guardian

Published on 18 May 2016
 The Guardian

With wars raging across the globe, argues the Guardian’s migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley, it is impractical to try and stop people coming to Europe. Our best option is to resettle hundreds of thousands of migrants in Europe.

#Asia report - US negativity spreads into Asian markets

Published on 17 May 2016

18 May 2016
The latest US data and comments of US Fed members raise the possibility of a rake hike in June. This seems to have triggered the selloff at the end on the US session which has carried on in Asia.

#Thailand - Famed Thai Island To Close To Tourists For Rehabilitation | CNBC

Published on 17 May 2016

Koh Tachai which is famed for its white sand beaches and coral reefs will be shut to all tourists for the indefinite future. Plus, another island made famous from the film "The Beach" may also shut too. CNBC's Phil Han reports.

#USA - Kentucky official: Hillary Clinton apparent winner

Published on 17 May 2016

Hillary Clinton will be the "unofficial winner" of Kentucky's Democratic primary, the state's secretary of state told CNN Tuesday, beating Bernie Sanders.

#UK - Key trade: going long Vodafone Group Plc (VOD.L)

Published on 17 May 2016

17 May 2016: After the encouraging set of earnings at Vodafone, the company looks to be benefiting from Project Spring. IG technical analyst Joshua Mahony runs the rule over the price action to look at opportunities to trade the chart.

#Iraq - Scores killed in Baghdad bombings. ISIS claim responsibility

Published on 17 May 2016

Three bombings have killed at least 63 people and wounded more than 100 in Baghdad. Islamic State is claiming responsibility. Nathan Frandino reports.