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  "id": 18425167,
  "title": "New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/new-wave-of-bomb-hoaxes-hits-dozens-of-flights-across-europe-18425167",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-06-new-wave-of-bomb-hoaxes-hits-dozens-of-flights-across-europe/"
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  "account": "A wave of bomb hoax threats has disrupted numerous passenger flights across Europe, leading to unplanned landings and fighter jets escorting or intercepting some aircraft. This dramatic escalation followed an initial wave earlier in the week, affecting nearly 30 flights by Thursday's end. The origin and motive behind these threats remain unknown, with no claim of responsibility verified. Security experts suggest the incidents could be the work of individuals with personal grievances or copycats, though they also hint at a more coordinated hybrid attack. No country has been confirmed as behind the attacks, though Russia and Iran have been accused of being behind hybrid attacks in the past. Multiple European officials have pointed fingers at Russia, with Denmark, Poland, and Romania specifically accused of orchestrating such attacks. Despite these accusations, Russia and Iran have denied any involvement. Several European airports, including Rome's Fiumicino and Milan's Malpensa, received hoax emails claiming devices had been placed on inbound flights, threatening explosions within minutes. While some flights landed as scheduled, others had to be diverted or inspected, with passengers potentially exposed to extensive security measures. Aviation cybersecurity experts emphasize that while such hoaxes disrupt operations, they can also serve as observation exercises for airlines, airports, and authorities.",
  "summary": "ROME/WARSAW/EVREUX, France, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Hoax bomb threats disrupted dozens of passenger flights across Europe on Thursday, forcing unplanned landings by some planes and prompting fighter jets to escort or intercept others, in a dramatic escalation after an initial wave earlier this week.",
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Hoax bomb threats force emergency landings, evacuations across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hoax-bomb-threats-force-emergency-landings-evacuations-across-europe",
        "published": "2026-11-05T21:26:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Foreign Policy",
        "title": "Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Air Traffic Across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hoax-bomb-threats-disrupt-air-traffic-across-europe",
        "published": "2026-11-05T21:34:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/new-wave-of-bomb-hoaxes-hits-dozens-of-flights-across-europe",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:15:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Dozens of planes targeted by bomb threats in Europe in apparent hoax",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dozens-of-planes-targeted-by-bomb-threats-in-europe-in-apparent-hoax",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:44:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/new-wave-of-bomb-hoaxes-hits-dozens-of-flights-across-europe-18416424",
        "published": "2026-11-06T01:02:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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