World● Elevated1h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 11:36 AM
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights in a week
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · Western Europe
At least 15 flights in Europe deal with bomb threats, adding to what one expert calls an unusual level of hoaxes in a short time period, suggesting "a very deliberate act."
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