Balloonists from 12 countries launched late on Sunday from Gladbeck, Germany for the start of the 60th Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett, aviation’s oldest and most prestigious hot air balloon race.

Six people have been rescued from a hot air balloon after it crashed into an electricity pylon in western Germany. ... They were later able to speak to them over the phone.

Balloonists from twelve different countries launched late on Sunday from Gladbeck, Germany for the start of the 60th Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett, aviation’s oldest and most prestigious hot air ...