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World● Elevated2h ago · Nov 6, 2026, 3:21 PM

European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · Western Europe

Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.

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