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Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week

At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".

GB21h ago1 min read

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At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".

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