Who Is Behind the Bomb Threats Sent Under the Name Michail Andropov?
Bomb threats against planes, schools and, most recently, trains have been sent by someone using the name “Michail Andropov.” Who is behind the threats?
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Bomb Threats Disrupt Train Services in France as Schools and Italian Government Palace Are Targeted
Bomb threats continue to spread across Europe. On Thursday, schools, a train station and a government palace received apparently false threats. “We do not yet have enough evidence” to say whether foreign powers are behind them, says French President Emmanuel Macron, whose country has been hard hit.
WorldWho Is Behind the Michail Andropov Bomb Threats Targeting Schools Across Europe?
Once again, bomb threats are being widely sent under the name “Michail Andropov,” this time targeting schools in several European countries. But who or what is behind them?
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Thousands of Schools in Italy, Ireland and Scotland Receive Bomb Threats, Hundreds Evacuated
Thousands of schools in Italy, Ireland and Scotland received bomb threats by email on Wednesday. Hundreds of them were evacuated. But Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there were no signs of “concrete danger.”
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Smart sensors help tomato farmers save up to half their water during droughts
Sensors on Italian tomato plants tell farmers how much water they need. The technology could help farmers adapt to a warmer world. “We have managed to save 30–50 percent of the water,” says researcher Michela Janni.
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F1 Gives Green Light to Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races Despite War Fears
After months of uncertainty, news has emerged about the Formula 1 season’s final two races in the Middle East. “We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), said on Instagram.
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Olympic Champion Natalia Terentieva Set for First International Race in Four Years in Finland
Four Russian cross-country skiers are registered for this weekend’s season premiere in Muonio, Finland. Among them is Olympic gold medalist Natalia Terentieva.
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Jesper Karlström on Udinese’s difficult season: “It’s been tough”
At home in Italy, he captains the league's worst team. For Jesper Karlström, the international break is therefore especially welcome. “We try to draw energy from here,” says the 31-year-old midfielder.
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