Bomb Threat Forces Rome-Bound Plane to Make Emergency Landing in France

A passenger plane flying from Dublin to Rome was forced to make an emergency landing at a French air force base after receiving a bomb threat. The incident occurred approximately 90 minutes into the flight while the plane was over France. The plane, an Aer Lingus Airbus A320, transmitted the emergency code 'squawk 7700' and initially headed towards Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport before changing course. Passengers were evacuated for security checks, and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.