Hundreds of schools in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Italy received hoax bomb threats on November 11, 2026.

What it means

On November 11, 2026, hundreds of schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland, along with thousands in Italy, received hoax bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and school closures. Authorities quickly determined the threats were not credible and assured the public there was no danger. The coordinated campaign is being investigated, with some sources linking it to hybrid warfare tactics.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (Guardian, BBC, Reuters, AP) citing police statements. The provenance tier indicates secondary reporting on primary sources, and the consistency across reports confirms the event occurred as described.

How new

The event occurred on November 11, 2026, making this genuinely new reporting as of that date.

Past coverage

We covered the initial reports of the hoax threats on November 12, 2026, and previously reported on a wave of hoax bomb threats targeting flights and media on November 7, 2026, which authorities linked to hybrid aggression.

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