The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is in full swing, and it is hosting the start of the elite Gordon Bennett competition. It’s billed as one of the biggest events in aviation, with balloon pilots from all around the world descending on - and ascending from - the New Mexico festival on Saturday evening. The winners will be will be the team that flies its hydrogen-filled balloon the farthest distance without refueling. Competitors will be aloft for days on end, and the pilots will carry all their supplies and sleep in their tiny baskets. Wind currents are expected to take the competitors into the Midwest and northeastern United States, and could bring them as far as Canada. #CGTNAmerica

Police in Colorado made a ‘horrific’ discovery this week when they investigated a foul odor coming from a funeral home: 115 decaying bodies. Now they say it could take months to identify the corpses and notify families. The bodies were found at the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, a small town 100 miles south of Denver. It advertised “green” burials without embalming chemicals and using biodegradable caskets. State funeral regulators said the facility’s registration expired last November. They accused the owner of improper storage of corpses, but no charges have been filed. Teams that usually deal with airline crashes and other mass-casualty events are being brought in to process the remains. #Colorado #FuneralHome #NaturalBurial #cgtnamerica

At least 56 people are dead and more than 100 are still missing in flood-hit areas of India’s northeastern state of Sikkim, officials said Saturday. Lhonak Lake burst its banks on Wednesday after torrential rains, flooding nearby towns and the Teesta river. Rescue teams are combatting difficult terrain made worse by mudslides and damage. Dozens of roads and 15 bridges were destroyed in the floods. Thousands remain stranded, and thousands more have taken refuge in 26 state relief camps. #CGTNAmerica

Israeli jets launched massive strikes on targets in Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “at war” after Hamas attacked Israel by air, sea and land on Saturday. The militant group told Al Jazeera its military operation was in response to decades of Israeli atrocities against Palestinians. #IsraelGaza #OperationIronSwords #MiddleEastConflict #cgtnamerica

Located on the Yangtze River, the ancient Bodhidharma Cave in East China's Nanjing echoes with centuries of spiritual legacy and whispers with introspection. According to legend, the cave is where the revered Bodhidharma, a founder of Zen Buddhism, meditated. Today, this hallowed site is not only a haven for spirituality seekers but also a magnet for photography enthusiasts. Here, tourists can capture the essence of ancient tranquility against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. #Chinauntapped #Nanjing #Buddhism

Check out the beautiful autumn scenery in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, on Friday. The red leaves in the mountains have changed color within days, forming a picturesque landscape. #cgtn #ChinaSeen

Let this delicious black tea infused with pear and longan keep you warm and help with your lung's health this autumn. What's your favorite tea during the transitional season? CGTN has launched the "Cup of Tea" challenge in honor of the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. Invite your friends and have a cup of tea! #cgtn #CupofTea #tea #China

Jinci Temple, located in Taiyuan, capital of northern China's Shanxi Province, has become a go-to spot during this year's National Day holiday. With over 1,600 years of history, Jinci is one of the oldest and most impressive temple complexes in China. It boasts ancient sculptures, stunning architecture, and 30 ancient trees, with some more than 1,000 years old. #cgtn #China

Tourists from China and overseas took China's first commercial sky train in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province during the National Day holiday on Friday. Passengers could reach several scenic spots along the route while enjoying beautiful views of the Optics Valley Ecological Corridor. With a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour, the driverless sky train moves around on a 10.5 km-long aerial track. #cgtn #ChinaInspires

Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service on Friday as a rival to SpaceX's broadband network. United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket blasted off with the pair of test satellites, kicking off a program that aims to improve global internet coverage with an eventual 3,236 satellites around Earth. Amazon plans to begin offering service by the end of next year. #cgtn #cgtnnews #Amazon

Check out some photos of athletes interacting with the fans at the 19th #AsianGames, creating a warm atmosphere at the competition sites. #HangzhouMoments #Hangzhou

At the #Hangzhou #AsianGames, China's climbing team secured its inaugural gold medal at a major international sporting event. CGTN's reporter engages with the team's athletes and coaches to gather their insights on this historic accomplishment. #cgtn #HangzhouMoments