Hundreds of Italian and Northern Irish schools received bomb threats

On Wednesday, hundreds of schools in Italy were evacuated due to bomb threats received via email, affecting cities like Rome, Milan, and Naples. The threats included violent language against the Italian government and mentioned a bomb hidden in the Prime Minister's vehicle. Authorities are investigating the source of the threats, which were traced back to a Taiwanese university. Similar threats were reported in Northern Ireland and Scotland, with local police assessing the risk to the public as low. The Italian government is reinforcing security measures in sensitive areas.

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