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‘French things’: Who is the fedora-hat detective investigating Louvre museum heist? Internet’s latest obsession

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was targeted by thieves on Sunday, October 19, when they stole historic jewellery valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) in broad daylight.The heist was described as a “terrible failure” for the museum by Louvre Director Laurence des Cars, who has subsequently offered to resign. Caught on Camera: Louvre […]

Louvre Museum robbery caught on video: Man seen using cutter to cut through display case glass | World News

A viral video shows a suspect in a yellow vest and black hoodie cutting through a Louvre display case/ Image composite: X,AP A daring daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum on Sunday shocked the world, as thieves made off with eight priceless pieces of royal jewellery from the historic Apollo Gallery. The heist, which unfolded […]

Louvre museum heist: From tiara to Napoleon’s emerald wedding gift set – what jewels were stolen | World News

Pic courtesy: X/ @oldroyalty1 Within a matter of four to seven minutes, thieves stole eight pieces of jewelry, which officials described as ‘incalculable’ value, from the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday. The daylight heist, which was orchestrated about 30 minutes after the opening, is among the highest-profile museum thefts in living memory. Taking advantage […]

UAE: Zayed National Museum to open on December 3, 2025 in Abu Dhabi | World News

Zayed National Museum, honouring the legacy of the UAE’s founding father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Image: AI Representative Image Opening in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum will offer a comprehensive and immersive journey through the history of the United Arab Emirates. Honouring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin […]

Inside Iran’s Museum of American Espionage

So we’re here outside the U.S. embassy compound in Tehran. Here we have an apple with the CNN logo. The Twin Towers interspersed with the dollar sign. The Statue of Liberty. This is one of the most photographed walls, probably in all of Tehran. Americans know this as the former U.S. compound. But to Iranians, […]

Kantara’s Panjurli Muga mask finds a place in American museum : Bollywood News

Kantara, the 2022 Kannada blockbuster, has transcended borders to become a global phenomenon. The film, which explores the rich cultural tapestry of coastal Karnataka, has not only captured the hearts of audiences across India but also found its way onto the global stage, connecting cultures and people from all walks of life. Kantara’s Panjurli Muga […]

Amsterdam’s iconic Van Gogh Museum at risk of closure? No funds for repairs; ‘major maintenance’ required at 50-year old building | World News

Amsterdam’s iconic Van Gogh Museum (Pic credit: AP) The Van Gogh Museum, home to one of the world’s most valuable collections of paintings by the legendary Dutch artist, may be forced to shut down if the government does not step in to finance urgent repairs, its director has warned. Since opening in 1973, the 50-year-old […]

From ancient pearls to rare Quran: Zayed Museum to open in Abu Dhabi this December | World News

The falcon-wing towers of Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum symbolize heritage and innovation/ Image: zayednationalmuseum.ae TL;DRZayed National Museum will open in December 2025 on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.The museum honors the legacy of Sheikh Zayed and traces the UAE’s deep-rooted history.Designed by Foster + Partners, it blends modern efficiency with traditional Emirati elements.Abu Dhabi is […]

Emmanuel Macron’s wax statue stolen from Grevin Museum in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron’s wax figure was stolen on Monday from the Grevin Museum in Paris. The figure was taken by three individuals claiming to be Greenpeace activists, a police source told AFP.Two women and a man reportedly entered the central Paris museum posing as tourists and exited through an emergency door with the figureThe […]

Chicago museum director stripped mid-air after booze and pills, but still has his million-dollar role

The Art Institute of Chicago’s director, James Rondeau, is set to return to his position Monday after being temporarily sidelined due to a bizarre and embarrassing incident on an international flight that saw him reportedly strip naked mid-air.Rondeau, who earns more than $1 million annually as the museum’s highest-paid employee, was detained by German authorities […]