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Russian extremist group denies sending hoax bomb threats.
Dozens of European flights face diversions or fighter escorts, while broadcasters evacuate; no bombs or injuries are found.
OriginalSourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished15:45 UTCSourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished15:45 UTC
“Bomb threats target multiple airlines and newsrooms across Europe”
“Officials in Europe are responding to another round of bomb threats targeting airlines and television studios. Multiple flights were forced to reroute and make emergency landings. NBC News’ Danielle Hamamdjian explains what we know and what officials are saying.”
Bomb threats target airlines and newsrooms across Europe
Key points
- Threats disrupted operations at several European airlines and newsrooms.
- No immediate injuries reported as investigations commence by authorities.
- Authorities are treating the incidents as coordinated or linked in scope.
- Security measures and evacuations were carried out as a precaution.
- Investigators are reviewing threat details to identify suspects and motives.
Other reports
- SourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan TimesSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times
“New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe”
- SourceDaily MaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Daily MaverickSourceDaily MaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Daily Maverick
“New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe”
- SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News AsiaSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia
“Fighter jet escorts, flight diversions: What we know about Europe’s wave of hoax bomb threats”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Hoax or bomb threats? What we know about flight disruptions across Europe”
- SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DWSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
“New bomb threats target Irish media, more European flights”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats to Flights in Europe Leaves Travelers Frustrated”
- SourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTVSourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTV
“Flights Across Europe Get Bomb Threats Again After String Of Hoaxes”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“‘Clock is ticking’: European TV channels targeted in wave of hoax bomb threats”
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
“After dozens of flights, broadcasters across Europe get bomb threats - what's going on”
- SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at DawnSourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
“Newsroom bomb threats follow escalating European flight hoaxes”
- SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
“Europe: What we know about the hoax bomb threats disrupting flights”
- SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express TribuneSourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune
- SourceJapan TodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japan TodaySourceJapan TodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japan Today
“European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats”
- SourceGizmodoUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at GizmodoSourceGizmodoUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Gizmodo
“A Wave of Bomb Threats Is Bringing European Flights and TV Stations to a Halt”
- SourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles TimesSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles Times
“European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats”
- SourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial TimesSourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial Times
“European security agencies probe whether bomb hoaxes started in Russia”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe”
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Dozens of European flights face diversions or fighter escorts, while broadcasters evacuate; no bombs or injuries are found.