10 h. ago Munich airport reopens after halting flights because of drone sightings

Travel disrupted for thousands on eve of national holiday in latest drone incident to hit European aviationMunich airport has reopened after drone sightings over the facility on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city on the eve of a national holiday.A further 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt, the airport said in a statement, marking the latest drone disruption to European aviation after sightings temporarily shut airports last week in Denmark and Norway. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Shocking moment British woman forces plane to divert to Crete after shoving stewardess and screaming at passengers after row sparked by someone kicking the back of her seat

Witnesses have described how the 38-year-old scratched the brave cabin crew worker, leaving her bleeding, while hurling abuse and threatening other travellers.

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55 h. ago 'I cannot overstate the seriousness of this threat': Bermuda braces for six

Humberto was passing well north of the island in the north Atlantic, but wind gusts and some rain were forecast into Wednesday.

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59 h. ago M25 set to be shut for hours near Heathrow Airport after major crash

Police are investigating a crash on a junction leading to Heathrow Airport

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62 h. ago European leaders gather to discuss security and Ukraine war following drone incidents

European leaders are gathering in Copenhagen for two summits focused on security, defense and the war in Ukraine

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4 d. ago British father dragged off Ryanair flight from hell along with his son and stag do friends faces five years in prison after forcing plane to divert to France by 'trying to open doors in mid

The plane was on a low-cost route between London-Luton airport and Alicante, in the south of Spain , but was forced to make an emergency landing in France after the man made the threat.

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4 d. ago Ryanair terror as Brits 'cause chaos' on Benidorm flight forcing divert to France

Armed french police boarded the plane which had taken off from Luton and was heading to Benidorm after the captain was forced to divert the plane to France

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6 d. ago Denmark lies more than 1,000 miles from Russia – so why would it be the target of a ‘hybrid attack’?

Copenhagen has not ruled out Russian involvement in repeated drone incidents near Denmark’s airports, particularly after their recent diplomatic history

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy claims reconnaissance drones entered Ukrainian airspace from Hungary –Europe live

Hungary have since accused Ukraine of pursuing ‘anti-Hungarian policies’ following the move Polish prime minister Donald Tusk warned that “Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world” as he spoke about the need for European allies to remain united and vigilant in the face of Moscow’s increasingly aggressive stance.“European allies have never been so united... we need to be vigilant. Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world, and those who border with it are the first to feel it,” Tusk told reporters when asked about recent drone incidents, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Russia has bad intentions towards the whole world, Polish PM says, as EU countries and Ukraine discuss ‘drone wall’ – Europe live

Numerous European countries to discuss plans to counter growing threat of incursions later todayPolish prime minister Donald Tusk warned that “Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world” as he spoke about the need for European allies to remain united and vigilant in the face of Moscow’s increasingly aggressive stance.“European allies have never been so united... we need to be vigilant. Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world, and those who border with it are the first to feel it,” Tusk told reporters when asked about recent drone incidents, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Danish authorities say ‘professional actor’ responsible for airport drone attacks – Europe live

Defence minister warns that hybrid incidents are ‘here to stay’ and Denmark will acquire ‘enhanced capabilities’ after second drone incident in Danish airspace this weekDenmark faces “systemic” drone incidents brought by a “professional” actor seeking to disrupt airports and military installations, defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen said.Authorities have no evidence to confirm who is behind the incidents as they continue investigating the drone sightings.But Poulsen noted that “there are countries or actors who may have an interest in undermining our support for Ukraine” as he insisted “it is crucial we do not allow ourselves to be intimidated by Russia.”The drones appear to be potentially getting released in close vicinity to targets, posing additional questions about how they are operated and safety of critical infrastructure.The incidents appear to seek to “test boundaries, and create fear,” justice minister Peter Hummelgaard said, as he warned that “the threat of hybrid attack...

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8 d. ago More mystery drones shut down ANOTHER airport in Denmark after ‘Russia was behind halting flights in Copenhagen’

ANOTHER major Danish airport was forced to shut down after mystery drones buzzed its airspace. It comes just days after Copenhagen was plunged into chaos amid claims Moscow is behind the sabotage. Aalborg Airport was closed indefinitely on Wednesday evening after drones were spotted circling above, police confirmed. Martin Svendsen, sales and marketing director at...

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1 week ago Major European airport shut down as all flights cancelled or delayed

The major airport has been forced to close after drones were spotted on Monday evening with police were drafted in

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1 week ago Major airport closes as flights diverted amid 'large' drone incident

The airport was forced to close its airspace after up to three drones were spotted flying in the area.

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1 week ago Major airport shut down as planes forced to divert over 'large' drone sighting

Copenhagen Airport in Denmark was forced to close after drones were spotted in the vicinity, causing major disruption on Monday evening for passengers and staff

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1 week ago Major airport shut down as planes forced to divert amid 'large' drone incident

The major airport has been forced to close after drones were spotted on Monday evening as police rushed out to the incident - the exact reopening time is yet to be confirmed

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3 w. ago Southwest plane leaving Hollywood forced to divert and land in nearby Los Angeles after engine failure

‘Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees,’ the airline said

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