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Louvre Museum closed indefinitely as staff strike

The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed indefinitely as staff extend their strike over chronic understaffing and security failures exposed by a major jewel heist. Read the latest on the crisis.

London exhibition explores mental health bonds

Bethlem Museum of the Mind's Kindred exhibition examines social connections and mental health through powerful artworks from 16 January 2026. Discover how community affects wellbeing.

Origami Holiday Tree Opens at NYC Museum

The American Museum of Natural History unveils its 13-foot Origami Holiday Tree, featuring thousands of hand-folded paper creations. Explore this festive tradition inspired by a new dinosaur exhibition.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

Oakland Museum Heist: Gold Rush Treasures Stolen

In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves breached Oakland Museum of California stealing priceless historical artefacts including gold nuggets and rare jewellery in a sophisticated heist operation.

Artes Mundi 11: Wales Hosts Major Contemporary Art Prize

The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.

Louvre relocates Mona Lisa for Crown Jewels display

Paris's legendary Louvre Museum embarks on its most ambitious transformation since I.M. Pei's pyramid, relocating iconic masterpieces including the Mona Lisa to showcase France's magnificent Crown Jewels in a spectacular new Renaissance gallery setting.

Louvre Museum evacuated over security threat

The Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly evacuated and closed after police received a written security threat, sending armed officers scrambling to secure the iconic cultural site.

Louvre 'Heist' Sparks Conspiracy Theory Frenzy Online

The Louvre Museum faces online speculation as internet sleuths question the authenticity of a recent theft, suggesting the entire incident was staged. Digital detectives point to CCTV footage and security protocols in their controversial claims.

Vatican denies UK loan of Raphael's masterpiece

In an unprecedented diplomatic decision, the Vatican has rejected King Charles's personal request to borrow a pivotal Sistine Chapel fresco for a landmark British exhibition, citing Italy's stringent cultural heritage laws.

Louvre thieves caught on camera in failed heist

Two would-be thieves were caught on camera attempting to steal paintings from the Louvre in a comedy of errors that saw them flee empty-handed after triggering multiple alarms in the world's most famous museum.

Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom

The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.

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