Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

All flights are suspended from one of Italy's busiest airports until Tuesday night.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:35:04 UTC.

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  1. Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport

  2. Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport

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