Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
Vilnius Airport suspends all operations due to a mysterious 'balloon threat', leaving passengers stranded and flights diverted. Follow for live updates on this developing airspace incident.
The tragic story of Father Adelir de Carli, who vanished during a daring charity flight strapped to 1,000 helium balloons. Read the full investigation into what went wrong.
A bride and groom suffered severe burns after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during their wedding ceremony in New Delhi. Read their warning about viral social media trends.
Official investigation confirms a WindBorne weather balloon struck United Flight 1093 at 36,000 feet, shattering the windshield and injuring the captain. Read the full safety report.
A London theatre's surreal trigger warnings for balloon animals and real soil on a new psychological horror show have sparked debate. Discover why top actors are criticising the trend.
A United Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing after a weather balloon shattered the cockpit windshield, showering pilots with glass. Read the full NTSB report details.
A brazen thief smashed his way into a London art gallery and stole Banksy's iconic Girl with Balloon, worth £270,000. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the artwork and arrested the culprit within just four days.
The BBC finds itself embroiled in Remembrance Day controversy as Celebrity Traitors contestants Charlotte Church and Ruth Codd face criticism for their poppy stance, igniting debates about patriotism and personal choice.
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
Lithuania's capital faces unprecedented travel disruption as mysterious giant balloons drift into flight paths, forcing Vilnius Airport to suspend all operations in dramatic safety move.
A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.
Liverpool's Premier League clash with Brentford ended in VAR controversy as Darwin Núñez's goal was disallowed for a contentious offside decision, leaving manager Jürgen Klopp furious and sparking fresh debate about video technology.
Estonia takes unprecedented security measures, closing its main airport and border crossings following repeated unidentified aerial object intrusions, sparking espionage concerns.
A mysterious weather balloon incursion has triggered unprecedented airspace closures across Lithuania, grounding flights and raising serious security concerns in the Baltic region.
Lithuania's main international airport faces temporary shutdown as mysterious balloons drift into critical airspace, raising security concerns and disrupting travel plans.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare Airport following a dramatic windshield fracture, with speculation pointing to unusual weather phenomena as the potential cause.
Manchester United were left fuming after Liverpool's second-half equaliser stood despite a potential foul in the buildup, with VAR at the centre of another Premier League controversy.
College football fans erupt in anger as disputed referee decisions dominate Georgia-Auburn showdown, leaving both sides questioning the integrity of the game.
A St. Louis community is reeling after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot during a balloon release ceremony honouring another murder victim, marking another devastating chapter in the city's ongoing violence crisis.
A high-altitude NASA balloon experiment carrying advanced space technology crash-landed in the Texas desert, scattering debris across remote ranchland near Roswell.
Explosive controversy erupts as Melbourne Storm veteran expresses outrage over contentious refereeing call involving Broncos star Reece Walsh during NRL Grand Final, with rugby league legend backing claims the fullback should have been sent off.
Federal agents race to remote Texas field after experimental balloon carrying mysterious space crops crashes in dramatic incident raising national security concerns
A scenic hot air balloon flight over Bristol turned to tragedy when a passenger fell to his death, leaving multiple others injured in a devastating incident that has shocked the local community.
A man tragically fell to his death from a hot air balloon in Northamptonshire, just moments after purchasing a flight for a police officer. The incident, now under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, has sent shockwaves through the lo
A hot air balloon carrying 13 people crash-landed in a Surrey field, prompting a major emergency response. Discover the details of the incident near Dunsfold and the miraculous escape with only minor injuries.
A man has tragically died after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over West Sussex. Emergency services rushed to the scene near South Downs, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.
A man has died in a horrific incident after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over Bristol. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.