A man has fallen to his death from a hot-air balloon in Australia
The hot-air balloon took off from Melbournes northern suburbs and was in the air for about 30 minutes before the man fell from the basket.
Mon Mar 18 2024
South Africa's first Black hot air balloon pilot shakes up once-exclusive sport
South Africa's first Black hot air balloon pilot will compete for the first time in the South African Hot Air Balloon Championship in June.
Thu May 19 2022
Hot air balloon designer, pilot dies in balloon accident
Brian Boland died Thursday after taking off with his balloon, which was carrying four passengers.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Hot air balloon crashes in New Zealand injuring 11 people
While there were no fatalities, two people were transported by helicopter to Dunedin Hospital.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Hot air balloon crash in New Mexico kills 4
Four people died and one person was in critical condition after a hot air balloon they were riding in hit power lines.
Sat Jun 26 2021
'Most relaxed' hot air balloons lay back over Italy's wine valley
The colourful balloons lifted off at sunrise and rose above the Sagrantino wine valley in Italy's central Umbria region.
Sun Jul 30 2017
Up to 16 feared dead in Texas hot air balloon crash
Up to 16 people are feared dead after a large hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in Texas on Saturday, US media reported.
Sat Jul 30 2016
The 8th Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
The 8th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Announcement of the 8th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016
The 8th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) will return home to Precinct 2 again this year in March to meet the nation.
Wed Feb 17 2016
Hot air balloons in Albuquerque
Balloons fill the sky during the 2015 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Hot air balloons add colour to French skies
International hot air balloons meeting "Lorraine Mondial Air Ballons in Hageville
Tue Aug 04 2015
Penang Hot Air Balloon Festival 2015
Some 10,000 local and foreign hot air balloon enthusiasts converged at the Polo Field in Penang for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.
Sun Feb 22 2015
More than 10,000 throng Polo Ground to witness Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
About 10,000 local and foreign hot air balloon enthusiasts filled the Polo Field here in conjunction with the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Chance to take hot air balloon rides in George Town
Members of the public will have the chance to go on hot air baloon rides when the Penang Hot Air Baloon Fiesta kicks off at Padang Polo here tomorrow.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Malaysians among 9 injured in hot air balloon crash, 1 killed
A Chinese tourist was killed and nine others, including Malaysians, were injured Wednesday when a hot-air balloon crashed in Cappadocia.
Wed Dec 17 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024