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Louvre closed after major armed art robbery

French authorities have sealed off the Louvre Museum following a sophisticated armed robbery, with Culture Minister condemning the 'unprecedented attack on our cultural heritage' as investigations continue.

Louvre Museum evacuated after bomb threat

The world's most visited museum was abruptly cleared today after receiving a written bomb threat, forcing thousands of visitors including those hoping to see the Mona Lisa to evacuate.

Louvre Museum evacuated amid armed robbery scare

France's iconic Louvre Museum was plunged into chaos as armed robbers triggered a major security lockdown, sending tourists fleeing in panic through the historic centre of Paris.

Louvre Museum evacuated over security threat

The world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly closed and evacuated after receiving a written security threat, sending police and staff into emergency action to protect priceless artworks.

Louvre Museum shuts after multi-million jewellery heist

In a stunning security breach, the world-renowned Louvre Museum was forced to shut its doors after an organised gang stole jewellery worth millions from a prestigious exhibition, leaving authorities scrambling.

Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe

A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.

Jemima Goldsmith's Mayfair home burgled while family slept

Exclusive: The Central London residence of Jemima Goldsmith was burgled overnight while she and her children slept upstairs, with thieves making off with valuable jewellery and cash in a sophisticated security breach.

Swifties Transform Museum Experience with Art Discovery

A German museum's John Everett Millais painting gains viral attention after Taylor Swift fans draw unexpected parallels to the pop star's latest album, creating both excitement and concern among art traditionalists.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Trippier's home burgled while family slept inside

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier's Cheshire mansion was burgled while his estranged wife Charlotte and their children were asleep inside, with thieves making off with luxury watches and jewellery in the shocking overnight raid.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas

A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.

Burglary gang that targeted Lord Sugar arrested

A sophisticated burglary crew that attempted to raid business magnate Lord Alan Sugar's £15 million Essex mansion has been apprehended following a major police operation. Discover how officers cracked the case and prevented further high-value heists acros

Missing bison discovered in Denver museum preservation

A missing bison from a Colorado wildlife conservation programme has been located in the most unexpected of places - preserved within the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, solving a months-long mystery.

Myleene Klass home burgled while children slept

TV presenter Myleene Klass shares shocking details of her home invasion where thieves ransacked her property while her children slept upstairs, calling for better police protection for victims.

22-year-old becomes British Museum's youngest trustee

Jessica Ward has shattered records as the youngest trustee in the British Museum's 270-year history, bringing a fresh generational perspective to one of Britain's most revered cultural institutions.

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