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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.

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.

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.

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.

Queensland Coal Plant Could Close Six Years Early

Australia's energy landscape faces dramatic transformation as Queensland's largest coal-fired power station could shut down six years ahead of schedule, accelerating the nation's transition to renewables.

Big Sur Cut Off as Landslide Closes Highway 1

A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.

Marie Antoinette's Guillotine Displayed at V&A Museum

A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.

Marie Antoinette's Fashion Revolution at London's V&A

The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils a stunning new exhibition, 'Style & Splendour: The Fashion of Marie Antoinette', exploring the enduring influence of the iconic queen's revolutionary wardrobe on modern design.

Maya Jama & Naomi Campbell Stun at V&A Party

Maya Jama, Naomi Campbell, and Coleen Rooney turned heads with their stunning fashion choices at the V&A's iconic Friday Night Late party. Get the inside scoop on the glamorous event.

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