Europe
5 LAS News stories tagged “Europe”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Hoax bomb threats disrupt at least 27 European flights for second time in a week
A wave of hoax bomb threats on Thursday affected between 20 and 27 flights across Europe, prompting diversions, police checks and fighter‑jet escorts, after a similar incident earlier in the week.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 22:15 WAT · 8 sources
At least 15 European flights diverted after fresh wave of bomb threats
A new series of bomb threats forced at least 15 flights to make emergency landings across Europe on Thursday, following similar hoax incidents earlier in the week that raised concerns about coordinated hybrid warfare.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 15:17 WAT · 5 sources
French blood banks thwarted cyberattack that targeted refrigeration systems
Three French blood banks experienced a cyberattack that raised temperature settings in their cold‑storage rooms, but staff moved supplies to unaffected units, preventing any loss of blood products.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 21:46 WAT · 3 sources
Nigerian Firms Offer EU Startup Pathways for Entrepreneurs
Nigerian business groups are promoting structured EU entry routes, linking entrepreneurs with Spanish and French government programmes such as ENISA and the Ministry of Economy. The initiative aims to help Nigerians launch businesses abroad legally and contribute to local economies.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:16 WAT · 1 source
Prime Minister Burnham signals openness to discuss UK‑EU free movement
Andy Burnham said the UK should have an honest, evidence‑based debate about returning to free movement with the EU, noting changes in migration patterns since Brexit. He stresses any shift would need a general‑election mandate.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 4 sources