Estonia has accused neighbouring Russia of jamming GPS navigation devices in airspace above the Baltic states, echoing concerns from airlines that say they have been contending with such interference for months. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna's accusation, for which he provided no proof, followed Finnair's decision to pause flights to Tartu in eastern Estonia for one month due to GPS disturbances. There have been reports of a rise in GPS interference around the world, particularly since last year, raising fears of an increased risk of accidents if planes veer off-course.
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US forces were expected to complete a floating pier on Gaza's coast later this week, allowing more aid deliveries into the besieged Palestinian territory, the president of Cyprus said Tuesday. Aid will be taken by commercial vessels to a floating platform off the Gaza coast, then transferred to smaller vessels and brought to the pier for distribution on land.