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".
According to BBC News, at least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".
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