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New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe

(Corrects number of flights affected in Madrid in paragraph 16; Spanish police had originally said two Air Europa departures and four inbound Iberia flights were affected) ROME/WARSAW/EVREUX, France, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Hoax bomb threats disrupted dozens of passenger flights across Europe on Thursday,

European air traffic targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes

European air traffic targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes

Officials across Europe report more bomb threats against flights, following a series of hoaxes causing diversions this week

More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes

More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes

Authorities say that bomb threats have targeted more than a dozen flights in Europe, leading to a slew of emergency landings and military escorts in some cases

Multiple flights in Europe again diverted after bomb threats deemed 'malicious hoaxes'

Multiple flights in Europe again diverted after bomb threats deemed 'malicious hoaxes'

Multiple flights in Europe have been targeted by bomb threats, causing emergency landings and military escorts

East African Community Honors 26 Organizations for Quality and Innovation at Regional Awards

East African Community Honors 26 Organizations for Quality and Innovation at Regional Awards

East African Community Honors 26 Organizations for Quality and Innovation at Regional Awards

Gucci Prevails in Patent Dispute Against Agfa Over Leather Printing Technology

Gucci Prevails in Patent Dispute Against Agfa Over Leather Printing Technology

Gucci Prevails in Patent Dispute Against Agfa Over Leather Printing Technology

Lawyer Alleges Presidential Cabinet Chief Offered Bribes to Silence Witness in Corruption Case

Lawyer Alleges Presidential Cabinet Chief Offered Bribes to Silence Witness in Corruption Case

Abel Loma, a lawyer, has publicly accused María José Fernández Quiroga, the current Chief of Cabinet for the Minister of the Presidency, Fernando Aramayo, of offering a substantial bribe to a key witness in a corruption case. According to Loma, Fernández Quiroga allegedly offered Claudia Cortez, a crucial witness in the 'coimas' (bribes) case, $50,000 and Bs 200,000 to retract her accusations against former Minister of Environment and Water, Juan Santos Cruz, and subsequently leave the country. Loma stated that this accusation is based on his client's testimony. Cortez had previously exposed a scheme involving the collection of at least Bs 20 million from entrepreneurs in exchange for contracts within the Ministry of Environment and Water. She claimed that the money was intended for Santos Cruz and that demands for larger payments compromised the quality of materials used in some public works. Part of the funds under investigation are reportedly linked to three European Union-funded projects aimed at impro...

European air traffic is targeted again by bomb threats after a week of hoaxes

European air traffic is targeted again by bomb threats after a week of hoaxes

European officials say more bomb threats were made against flights, following a series of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week

European Commission Reports Significant Drop in Illegal Border Crossings and Asylum Applications in EU

European Commission Reports Significant Drop in Illegal Border Crossings and Asylum Applications in EU

The European Commission has released its second Annual Migration Management Cycle report, indicating a substantial improvement in the migratory situation across the European Union. The report highlights that illegal border crossings have decreased by over one-third in the first half of 2026, building on a more than 50% reduction in the preceding two years. This positive trend is attributed to new migration rules, assertive migration diplomacy, and advanced border management systems. The report also notes a significant decrease in secondary movements and asylum applications, while the rate of returns continues to rise. Furthermore, the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum is progressing, with the new Eurodac system operational in all Member States and most countries conducting screenings of irregular migrants and operationalizing border procedures. Member States have also reported adequate reception capacities and are working to reduce backlogs in asylum application processing and expedite ret...

European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats

European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats

European officials say more bomb threats were made against flights, following a series of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week

French President Macron Convenes Security Meeting Amidst Widespread Protests and G7 Relocation

French President Macron Convenes Security Meeting Amidst Widespread Protests and G7 Relocation

French President Emmanuel Macron convened a defense and security meeting yesterday in anticipation of widespread protests across France. These demonstrations, organized by trade unions and student groups, are a renewed challenge to his government, following weeks of unrest over living costs, public services, and education. The protests have evolved into a broader challenge to Macron's administration, occurring just five months before a presidential election. Authorities are deploying approximately 70,000 police nationwide, with the domestic intelligence service expecting between 500,000 and 700,000 participants outside Paris. In a related development, France has relocated a G7 foreign ministers' meeting from Marseille to Paris at the last minute, citing logistical and operational reasons due to the compressed timeframe of the G7 and the Paris Peace Forum.

UNESCO and Partners Launch Initiative to Support Sustainable Tourism Development in Uganda

UNESCO and Partners Launch Initiative to Support Sustainable Tourism Development in Uganda

UNESCO, in collaboration with the European Union, Enabel, the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Value Chain Initiative in Uganda. This consortium aims to foster inclusive and sustainable tourism development by combining expertise across various sectors. UNESCO focuses on culture, nature, and people, while Enabel supports destination development and value chain strengthening. UNCDF promotes local economic and financing mechanisms, and UNDP works on tourism policy alignment. The initiative recently convened heritage, conservation, creative, academic, and community stakeholders to draft a collective roadmap for sustainable tourism. This approach emphasizes integrating local knowledge and community priorities with international standards for heritage safeguarding and creative sector growth, ensuring that the benefits of tourism are tangible for the local populations who sustain it.