Hoax bomb threats targeted flights in Europe. Here's what happened.
Dozens of flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, causing diversions and emergency landings. No suspicious items were found and no one was injured, but the threats raised concerns.
How sure are we
Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
Who reported it
[Claude] All three are follow-ups on the same string of European hoax bomb threats against flights, and none contradicts Report 1's facts; Report 3 adds media evacuations as a detail of the same wave.
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What moves the score
Not in the score: AI checks and reader flags. Verified is separate: two or more independent outlets and a score of at least 65%.
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