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New wave of bomb threats hits at least 25 passenger flights across Europe

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Second wave of bomb threats disrupts at least 25 European flights in one week

A fresh series of hoax bomb threats targeted at least 25 passenger flights across Europe on Thursday, forcing diversions, emergency landings, and fighter jet escorts across multiple countries including Ireland, France, Italy, Finland, and Bulgaria. No explosive devices were found, but the repeated incidents have raised concerns about coordinated hybrid warfare targeting European aviation.

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Second wave of bomb threats disrupts at least 25 European flights in one week
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