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Hot air

THE Chambley Planet'Air aerodrome in France is currently hosting the largest international gathering of hot air balloons in the world. Nearly 700 pilots of 60 different nationalities are expected to attend the 10day extravaganza. The 18th Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons event started on Friday, July 21, and runs until Sunday, July 30.

Goalkeeper robbed

SEVERAL men broke into the Parisian home of PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, in the early hours of Friday, July 21. The 24year-old Italian international footballer was with his girlfriend when the criminals entered their home. They were forced to strip and then tied up. The perpetrators allegedly escaped with an estimated haul of around €500,000.

Windswept rescue

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line's newest vessel, the Norwegian Prima, experienced a brief mishap in Zeebrugge, Belgium, when strong winds caused it to break free from its moorings, leading to gangways falling into the water. Luckily, no guests or crew were injured. Tugboats promptly assisted in securing the ship, and it continued its scheduled voyage.

Apple watch rescue

A NORWEGIAN trail runner credits his Apple Watch for saving his life as it enabled him to call an ambulance after a fall during a run. Unable to reach his iPhone due to the severity of his injuries, he used his Apple Watch to call for help, and emergency services arrived about 15 minutes later.