The Latest Breaking News from the British Museum

The director of the British Museum says he's stepping down immediately amid investigations into the theft or disappearance of hundreds of items from its massive collection, including gold jewelry, semi-precious gems and antiquities dating to the 15th century B.C. Hartwig Fischer says he's resigning now, rather than waiting until next…

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer will step down after treasures were reported to be stolen or missing from the London institution.

It is believed that items including gold and precious stones were taken over a significant period of time

Police investigating after exhibits including gold coins and silver necklaces disappear

A Greek silver coin, a 4th-century Roman coin and a German coin disappeared from the museum in April 2014.

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Hartwig Fischer says person who first raised concerns is believed to have ‘had many more items in his possession’

Legal action is being taken by the museum against an unnamed member of staff, who has been sacked.

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