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21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

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.

Israel's regional assault expands beyond Gaza

Exclusive analysis reveals how Israeli military actions continue post-ceasefire, with mounting deaths in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, and Lebanon. Read the full investigation into the expanding conflict.

Vilnius Airport closed over balloon threat

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.

Priest's 1,000 balloon flight ends in tragedy

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.

Weather balloon shatters United flight windshield

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.

Banksy's Girl with Balloon stolen in London gallery raid

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.

Liege Airport shut down by drone incursion

Liege Airport faces complete shutdown as unauthorised drone activity grounds all flights, creating travel chaos and security concerns across European airspace.

Weather crew's home destroyed during hurricane broadcast

A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.

UK Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Sunday

The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast to drench large parts of the UK this Sunday. Stay informed about affected regions and safety advice.

UK Half-Term Weather: Sunshine and Showers Forecast

British families face mixed weather fortunes during October half-term break as Met Office forecasts dramatic temperature swings and regional variations from unseasonable warmth to heavy downpours.

Australia's East Coast Braces for Severe Weather Onslaught

Millions of Australians are preparing for severe weather chaos as massive storm systems threaten flooding rains in Sydney and destructive winds across Victoria and South Australia. Emergency services issue urgent warnings as the extreme conditions approac

United Airlines emergency landing after windshield crack

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.

Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK

The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.

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