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Bomb hoax emails hit Italian schools for second day

More than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb threats by email. Only 77 evacuated after Prime Minister Meloni told them to ignore the threats unless confirmed. About 6,000 schools were targeted earlier.

Why it matters

Hoaxes disrupt schooling and raise fears of hybrid attacks.

Background

Some Europeans link hoaxes to Russian influence, which Russia is accused of.

The story so far

  1. Hoax bomb threats hit thousands of schools in Italy and UK
  2. Bomb hoaxes hit over 6,000 schools in Italy
  3. Bomb hoax emails hit Italian schools for second day

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