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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TV presenter shot in armed robbery, left for dead

Popular Nigerian television host Zainab Bello survives horrific shooting after armed robbers storm her home, steal luxury items and abandon her bleeding on the floor in Lagos attack.

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.

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