Flights cancelled as climate activists block runway at German airport

Police officers stand around activists of the group Last Generation who have stuck themselves in the airport area in Duesseldorf, Germany (David Young/dpa via AP)

Climate activists blocked a runway at Hamburg airport early on Thursday, causing numerous flights to be cancelled on the first day of the school holidays in the north German city.

The group Last Generation said several of its members entered the grounds of Hamburg airport at around 6am (0400 GMT) and glued themselves to the runway.