Brigitte Bardot's funeral details announced for Saint-Tropez
French icon Brigitte Bardot will be laid to rest in Saint-Tropez on 7 January. The ceremony will be broadcast publicly, followed by a private burial. Read the full story.
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UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
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.
Two More Charged in Louvre Heist Investigation
French authorities have charged two additional suspects in connection with the audacious Louvre museum theft, bringing the total to four individuals accused of orchestrating the multi-million euro art heist that shocked Paris.
Louvre Crown Jewels Heist Foiled in Paris
Dramatic attempted robbery at the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon sees French authorities intercept thieves targeting priceless crown jewels in a major security scare.
Louvre Museum Jewels Stolen in Daring Heist
Thieves have pulled off a spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, making off with priceless jewels from the historic Crown of Louis XV in a meticulously planned overnight theft.
Louvre Jewellery Heist: Millions Stolen in Daylight Raid
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious jewellery worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.
France displays crown jewels as symbols of democracy
France makes powerful statement about its republican values with unprecedented public display of crown jewels at the Louvre, challenging monarchical traditions.
Louvre's Da Vinci exhibition caused €6.3m loss, Senate finds
A scathing French Senate report reveals catastrophic financial losses and management failures in the Louvre's blockbuster Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, raising serious questions about cultural governance.
Louvre Museum evacuated over bomb threat in Paris
The iconic Louvre Museum in Paris was evacuated and closed on Saturday following a written bomb threat, marking the latest security scare to hit France's cultural institutions.
Macron slams Candace Owens over Paris comments
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly criticised American commentator Candace Owens for her controversial remarks about Paris, sparking an international debate about cultural representation and diplomatic discourse.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
Louvre Museum Heist: Two Arrested Over Gold Plate Theft
French police apprehend two suspects following the daring theft of a priceless 17th-century gold plate from the Louvre Museum in Paris during broad daylight.
Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo
Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.
Senegal removes French graffiti in cultural shift
Senegal embarks on a nationwide campaign to remove French-language graffiti, replacing colonial-era messaging with local languages in a powerful statement of cultural reclamation.
How Bird Migration Changes Affect Museums and Music
An extraordinary investigation reveals how climate change is altering bird migration routes, leading to unexpected consequences including sophisticated museum heists in France and the surprising science behind Lou Bega's classic hit 'Mambo No. 5'.
Louvre Director Admits Security Failures After Armour Heist
Paris museum chief confesses to catastrophic security lapses after thieves steal 17th-century gold-encrusted armour in brazen overnight heist worth millions.
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.
Louvre reopens after major jewellery heist
Paris's Louvre Museum resumes operations following an audacious overnight jewellery theft from its Islamic art collection, raising serious questions about museum security protocols.
Louvre returns Napoleon's looted artworks to Italy
The Louvre makes historic restitution of Renaissance artworks plundered by Napoleon's troops from Italian churches, closing a controversial chapter in European art history.
Louvre Museum evacuated after security threat
Paris's iconic Louvre Museum was abruptly evacuated and sealed off after police received a written security threat, prompting a massive emergency response and tourist chaos.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
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.
Mona Lisa Robbery Attempt Foiled at Louvre Museum
French authorities have thwarted an attempted robbery at the Louvre Museum targeting Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, raising serious security concerns at one of the world's most visited cultural institutions.
Louvre Heist Exposes Security Failures, Pressures French Government
Pressure mounts on French authorities as security flaws are exposed at the Louvre Museum following a sophisticated art theft that has shaken Paris's cultural establishment.
Louvre Museum Heist: Armed Robbers Steal Precious Artefacts
In a brazen overnight robbery, armed thieves targeted the world-famous Louvre Museum, making off with priceless historical treasures while security forces gave chase through the streets of Paris.
Sarkozy: "I won't die in prison" amid corruption trials
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy breaks silence on corruption conviction, declaring he fears neither prison nor political enemies in explosive courtroom statements.
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