Plane bomb threats: Multiple flights in Europe hit by 'malicious hoax threats' - UK minister

Source: BBC · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 10:40 · 2 d ago

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At least 18 flights have been affected on Thursday, following similar disruption on Tuesday. Some flights were escorted by military jets and diverted.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 10:40 by BBC and is part of the World news coverage.

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