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France’s Culture Minister gives fresh update on brazen Louvre heist

France's Culture Minister has responded to criticism of the Louvre's security after the dramatic heist

The Independent UK

Louvre to remain closed one day after jewel heist

The Louvre said it would remain closed Monday after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist the day before

The Independent UK

Everything that was stolen in the daring Louvre heist

The heist has been branded ‘the theft of the decade’

The Independent UK

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Paris Louvre Heist Lays Bare Museum Security Complaints

A raid on France's top museum that saw thieves flee with royal jewels has raised awkward questions about how well the country's priceless cultural heritage is being protected.

International Business Times

Chainsaw-Wielding Thieves Drop Priceless Crown Outside The Louvre In Bizarre Scooter Getaway

“The police were running near the pyramid and trying to enter the Louvre through the side glass doors, but they were locked and impossible to open.”

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Paris police hunt Louvre thieves after priceless jewels vanish in daring heist

French authorities have launched a major investigation after thieves stole jewels of 'inestimable value' from the Louvre Museum.

Radio France Internationale

Louvre heist: hunt on for thieves after eight ‘priceless’ jewellery pieces stolen

Necklace given by Napoleon to his wife among items taken from Paris museum in highly professional daylight raid

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Louvre Museum closes after theft

A theft has occurred at the Louvre, prompting the museum to close on Sunday while authorities investigate

The Independent UK

Louvre closed after ‘masked thieves break into museum using chainsaw’ and steal ‘priceless’ jewellery

France’s interior minister says the group entered the museum using a ladder and broke into windows using small chainsaws

The Independent UK

New French Prime Minister Lecornu assembles cabinet amid intense protests

Amid protests, Lecornu finalised the cabinet with Bruno Le Maire as the armed forces minister. President Macron's allies retain posts, and a general policy speech is awaited.

Euronews

Dati and Ghosn to stand trial over corruption and influence peddling

French financial prosecutors announced Monday that Rachida Dati, the culture minister and leading centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, is set to face trial in September 2026 over suspected corruption.

Radio France Internationale

Former French PM on course for comeback as Paris by-election frontrunner

Former French prime minister Michel Barnier has sailed through the first round of a high-profile by-election in Paris, emerging as the clear frontrunner to retake a long-time conservative stronghold.

Radio France Internationale

French journalist suspended amid accusation of collusion with Socialist party members

Journalists Thomas Legrand and Patrick Cohen are accused of collusion amid a controversial video with leaders of the Socialist Party against the far-right.

Euronews

France returns human skulls to Madagascar, 128 years after French massacre

One of three skulls returned to Madagascar is believed to belong to King Toera, who was slain by French colonial forces.

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International Business Times

France Returns Skull Of Beheaded King To Madagascar

France on Tuesday returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be that of a Malagasy king decapitated by French troops during a 19th-century massacre.

Euronews

Is Paris Europe's most deadly capital during heatwaves?

There are certain factors relating to geography and large-scale weather systems that make the French capital particularly vulnerable to heatwaves.

Radio France Internationale

French bill clears path to return artefacts looted during colonisation

A bill to make it easier for France to return cultural objects taken during the colonial period was presented at a ministerial council in Paris this week by Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Despite a pledge by President Emmanuel Macron in Burkina Faso in 2017, and follow-up reports, only a small…

Radio France Internationale

France's culture minister to be tried on corruption charges linked to Renault-Nissan

France's culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial accused of alleged corruption and abuse of power while she was a Member of European Parliament, a judicial source said on Tuesday.

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The Guardian - UK

French culture minister to be tried for alleged corruption while an MEP, source says

Rachida Dati denies lobbying for Renault-Nissan carmaker

The Independent UK

Winking Macron clinks glasses with royals at dazzling Windsor Castle state banquet

The president was joined by the likes of Mick Jagger and Elton John at the star-studded dinner hosted by the King

International Business Times

Kisses, Handshakes: British Royals Host Friendly State Visit For French President

There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.

Euronews

Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam

The recent death of beloved French rapper Werenoi has created a dilemma for some of his fans: should they stop listening to his music, out of respect for his Muslim faith?

Euronews

Pedro Pascal and Juliette Binoche add their names to Cannes letter condemning 'genocide' in Gaza

More stars and creatives have signed the letter about the killing of the Palestinian protagonist of a Cannes-premiering documentary: “We are ashamed of such passivity” - they wrote regarding the silence of the industry.

Radio France Internationale

France lists first supersonic Concorde as historical monument

France's culture minister Rachida Dati has announced the designation of Concorde Number 1 – a model of the Franco-British supersonic aircraft – as a historical monument.

Radio France Internationale

Trump tariffs worry world cinema industry on eve of Cannes Festival

As the international cinema industry descends on the southern French city of Cannes for the world's biggest film festival, one hot topic will no doubt be US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on foreign-made productions.

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