Louvre robbery plot foiled by French police
French police uncover sophisticated robbery plot as criminals posed as cleaners to steal priceless masterpieces from the world's most famous museum.
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High-vis thief smashes Louvre cabinet in bold daylight heist
Shocking footage captures the moment a thief wearing a high-visibility vest shattered a display cabinet at the Louvre Museum in Paris, making off with priceless artefacts in a daring daylight robbery.
Louvre Museum Robbery: Precious Antiquities Stolen in Paris Heist
In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves breached the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, making off with several priceless archaeological treasures while exposing serious security vulnerabilities.
Louvre Museum hit by multi-million euro jewellery heist
In a daring overnight robbery, thieves stole an estimated €2-3 million worth of jewellery from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, leaving French authorities scrambling for answers.
Louvre's Greatest Heists: From Mona Lisa to Armour Theft
Exclusive investigation reveals the astonishing security breaches at the world's most famous museum, including the sensational 1911 Mona Lisa theft and a modern armour heist that shocked the art world.
Louvre jewellery heist: Priceless items stolen in minutes
In a stunning security breach, thieves executed a lightning-fast robbery at the Louvre museum, making off with invaluable jewellery pieces in what authorities describe as a meticulously planned operation.
Louvre Heist: Art Stolen in Dramatic Paris Raid
A brazen art theft at the Louvre, airport chaos in France, and historic canonisation of seven new saints dominated this weekend's dramatic headlines across Europe.
Louvre Museum Closed After Armed Robbery in Paris
The world's most visited museum faces unprecedented closure following a sophisticated armed robbery, raising serious questions about cultural site security in the French capital.
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.
Coal Mining Museum staff strike over pay dispute
Workers at Yorkshire's National Coal Mining Museum walk out over 'insulting' pay offer as Unison union condemns management's refusal to negotiate fair wages.
Taylor Swift portrait mistaken for Pre-Raphaelite painting
A German museum's social media post featuring Taylor Swift's portrait sparked confusion as followers mistook the pop icon for a 19th-century Pre-Raphaelite painting, creating an unexpected art world sensation.
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.
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.
London's Ultimate Museum Guide: Hidden Gems & Classics
Discover London's most spectacular museums from iconic institutions to quirky hidden treasures. Your essential cultural guide to the capital's finest collections.
Museum of taxidermied frogs acting out human scenes
Discover the Estonian Museum of Zoology's extraordinary collection where preserved frogs reenact human life in miniature dioramas - from classroom lessons to barber shop visits.
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.
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.
Government demands radical museum collection overhaul
Museums across England face unprecedented pressure to 'review and rationalise' their collections under new government guidance, raising concerns about preservation of cultural heritage.
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.
Leonardo da Vinci's Egyptian obsession revealed in Cambridge
Groundbreaking Cambridge exhibition reveals Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with ancient Egypt, featuring rare drawings and coded notebooks that rewrite art history.
Cambridge Museum Unveils Groundbreaking Egypt Exhibition
The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge unveils a spectacular collection of Egyptian artefacts, revealing untold stories of ancient civilisation through cutting-edge research and immersive displays.
Ultimate Guide to Britain's Best Museums & Cultural Attractions
From London's iconic institutions to regional treasures, explore Britain's most captivating museums that bring history, art and science to life. Plan your cultural journey today!
Sophie Turner's private Mona Lisa viewing at Louvre
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and Louis Vuitton's creative director enjoyed exclusive after-hours access to the Louvre's most famous masterpiece, bypassing the usual crowds in a luxury Parisian experience.
Saint Laurent's 'Madame X' stolen from Paris museum
A mysterious theft at a Paris museum sees Yves Saint Laurent's iconic 'Madame X' portrait disappear without a trace, leaving investigators baffled and the art world stunned.
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