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Louvre Crown of Thorns relic targeted in heist attempt

French police are hunting thieves who attempted to steal the Crown of Thorns relic from the Louvre Museum in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.

Louvre Museum targeted in royal jewels robbery

In a shocking security breach, thieves targeted the Louvre Museum's royal jewellery collection, raising serious questions about museum security protocols in one of Paris's most iconic institutions.

Tutankhamun's tomb damaged by climate change

Exclusive: Alarming new damage discovered in King Tut's burial chamber in Luxor's Valley of the Kings, with experts warning of irreversible harm to ancient treasures from humidity and tourism.

French PM survives twin no-confidence votes

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.

Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone

Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.

Macron's key ally resigns, triggering government crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron faces deepening political crisis as close ally Gérald Darmanin unexpectedly resigns from government, rocking the administration just months before critical European elections.

French PM Lecornu Resigns in Political Shakeup

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned from his position, creating political uncertainty in Paris and raising questions about the future direction of the French government.

French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate

The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.

French PM Resigns After Weeks - Major Blow to Macron

In a stunning political development, France's newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu has abruptly resigned, dealing another embarrassing setback to President Emmanuel Macron's administration after recent election losses.

Dating French Men: The Unexpected Cure for Burnout

At 31, exhausted by work and single, one British woman embarked on a transformative journey through Parisian dating culture to rediscover her zest for living. Discover how French romance became her unexpected antidote to burnout.

France's lost 1968 rock revolution revealed

Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.

Paris on highest alert amid major terrorism fears

French authorities launch massive security sweep across Paris following threats to prominent locations including the Louvre and railway stations, raising the national terror alert to its highest level.

France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms

France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.

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