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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.

France demands return of crown jewels from Germany

In a stunning historical revelation, France has formally requested the return of precious crown jewels stolen from Paris and discovered in a German lake, unravelling a century-old mystery.

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.

David Olusoga 2025 UK Tour: The Changing Empire

Award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga announces his 2025 UK tour 'The Changing Empire', exploring Britain's imperial past and its modern legacy. Book tickets now for this thought-provoking live event.

£88M Jewels Stolen in Daring Louvre Heist

In an audacious overnight theft, priceless jewels valued at an astonishing £88 million were stolen from the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, leaving authorities baffled and security questions raised.

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.

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.

French PM suspends Macron pension reform in crisis move

In a stunning political reversal, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suspended Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms as his government faces a critical no-confidence vote that threatens to topple the administration.

Macron faces political crisis after election setback

Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition suffers major setback in French parliamentary elections as left-wing alliance surges, forcing the President into difficult negotiations to form a government.

Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago

In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.

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