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 caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
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.
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
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.
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
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.
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
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.
Northern Ireland and Wales face extended grey conditions while Northamptonshire enjoys rare sunshine as weather patterns create stark regional divides across the UK.
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
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 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.
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.
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.
Britain faces an unprecedented late-spring freeze as the Met Office warns of significant snowfalls and plummeting temperatures across multiple regions this week.
Lithuania's main international airport faces temporary shutdown as mysterious balloons drift into critical airspace, raising security concerns and disrupting travel plans.
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.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
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
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.
Shocking images reveal the devastating aftermath of a rare tornado that struck Paris, tearing roofs from buildings and leaving streets littered with debris in its wake.
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
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.
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane face dramatic weather reversal as scorching temperatures trigger severe storm warnings across Australia's eastern seaboard.
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.