Nexus Europa — Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv makes emergency landing in Sofia after bomb threat

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia following a bomb threat on Sunday evening.

An Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday evening following a bomb threat. Flight OS82, an Airbus A320 carrying 51 passengers, was diverted after an anonymous report warned of a suspicious object aboard.

Bulgarian authorities evacuated all passengers upon arrival while security forces searched the aircraft. According to the Bulgarian transport ministry, the air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner prior to landing. Austrian Airlines confirmed the forced diversion, stating that passenger and crew safety remains its primary concern.

Sources: BBC News, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF.

Anthropic pledges 5% of shares to public benefit fund ahead of potential IPO

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic will allocate 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund as it prepares for a potential stock market listing.

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced plans to allocate 5% of its shares to a newly created fund dedicated to donating toward the "public good". The move comes as the firm prepares for a potential stock market listing, which industry estimates suggest could value the company at over $1 trillion. The initiative arrives amid growing global scrutiny from regulators and the public regarding artificial intelligence safety risks, ethical concerns, and the broader societal impact of rapid technological development.

Sources: BBC News.