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Ryanair expects up to 600 flights daily to be canceled from October 7-10 due to French air traffic control strikes, affecting routes over France. The airline has called on the EU to protect overflights, citing disruptions impacting up to 100,000 passengers. Other airlines anticipate similar delays.
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The US faces escalating flight delays as air traffic controllers call out sick amid a prolonged government shutdown. Staff shortages, financial stress, and safety concerns are mounting, with some controllers working second jobs. The shutdown hampers efforts to address longstanding staffing issues, raising fears of further disruptions.
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Major US airports face increasing delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages caused by a government shutdown. Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers are working unpaid, leading to safety concerns and widespread disruptions, especially in New York, Dallas, and Los Angeles, as the holiday travel season approaches.
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Germany has formally accused Russia of cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, including a 2024 air traffic control breach and election interference. Berlin plans countermeasures and sanctions, amid heightened European alert over Russian hybrid activities. Russia denies the allegations, calling them unfriendly actions aimed at inciting anti-Russian sentiment.