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Louvre 1998 robbery case reopened with new evidence

French authorities have reopened the investigation into the infamous 1998 Louvre Museum robbery after compelling new evidence surfaced, potentially cracking one of Paris's most baffling art theft cold cases.

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 Heist: France's Crown Jewels Stolen

An audacious theft at the Louvre Museum sees France's priceless crown jewels vanish in a sophisticated heist that has stunned security experts and art historians worldwide.

Cotswolds village bans black doors in preservation fight

The picturesque Cotswolds village of Snowshill has banned fashionable black doors and windows in a bold move to protect its historic character from modern design trends sweeping through the countryside retreat.

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's masterpieces in digital art heist protest

In a stunning act of creative protest, anonymous artists have digitally 'stolen' the Louvre's most famous residents, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, to create a powerful commentary on cultural appropriation and modern politics.

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.

Britain's Worst Cowboy Builders Arrested

Notorious construction conmen Christopher Ham and Richard Boulter have been apprehended after leaving a trail of devastated homeowners and botched building projects across the UK.

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.

Louvre thieves escape with £76m jewels in basket

Security footage exposes the audacious Paris robbery where thieves used a mechanical delivery basket to steal priceless jewels worth £76 million from the Louvre Museum before calmly escaping.

Louvre Museum Jewels Stolen in Daring Heist

Exclusive investigation reveals how audacious thieves stole precious jewels from Paris's Louvre Museum in a meticulously planned operation that exposed critical security flaws.

Louvre evacuates art as Seine floods Paris

The world-renowned Louvre Museum scrambles to protect priceless artworks from rising Seine waters, moving treasures to higher ground as Paris faces major flood threat.

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