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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 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.

Lyon's €1 Gourmet Meals for Students

The French city of Lyon is offering three-course gourmet meals for just €1.20 (£1) to students through its 'Repas à 1€' scheme, fighting food poverty while celebrating culinary excellence.

France horrified by child murder confession

A horrific case has shocked France as a 32-year-old Algerian woman admits to the brutal rape, torture and murder of a 12-year-old girl, whose body was found dumped in a car trunk following a dispute with the child's mother.

France to try woman in child torture murder case

A French court will proceed with the trial of a woman alleged to have subjected a 12-year-old girl to prolonged torture before her death, in a case that has horrified the nation.

Domino's robber demands free pizza in bungled raid

A clumsy criminal's attempt to rob a Domino's pizza shop in Weston-super-Mare ended in farce when he returned to the scene hours after his initial failed demand for free food, leading to his arrest and prison sentence.

Tim Hortons boss robbed of £60k Patek Philippe watch

Shocking CCTV footage captures the brutal moment an audacious thief snatches a luxury Patek Philippe watch from the wrist of Tim Hortons boss Jeremiah Maheu in a brazen daylight robbery at a Canadian coffee shop.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Zidane Set for France Manager Role After Deschamps Exit

French football legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing to take over as France manager after Didier Deschamps' expected departure following Euro 2024, in what would mark his dramatic return to management.

Armed gang smashes house with stolen motorbike in raid

Dramatic footage captures the moment a masked gang armed with knives, axes and baseball bats used a stolen motorbike to ram-raid a property in a brazen early morning attack that has left residents terrified.

British expats transform tiny French village

How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.

Masked raiders armed robbery Smethwick store

A gang of balaclava-clad thugs armed with weapons forced their way into a Smethwick convenience store, threatening staff before fleeing with cash and cigarettes in a shocking late-night raid.

Geraint Thomas: Tour de France fire still burns

Cycling legend Geraint Thomas opens up about his 2025 Tour de France preparations, reflects on his complex relationship with Bradley Wiggins, and shares his thoughts on Mark Cavendish's record-breaking career in this revealing interview.

Sydney police hunt suspects after violent carjacking spree

A dramatic police operation unfolded across Sydney's southwestern suburbs as authorities hunted suspects following a violent carjacking, armed service station robbery, and multiple police pursuits that left communities shaken.

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