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Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fearsTourists in Paris encountered unexpected closures of museums and art venues due to safety measures. Many cultural institutions shut down af...
Shooting in Paris suburbs kills 1, wounds 5; Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’A gunman carried out a racially motivated shooting spree in the suburbs of Paris, killing one person. The incident also resulted in injurie...
Paris suburb shooting kills one, wounds five including 12-year-old girl; France probes ‘terrorist crime’ angleIn Trappes and La Verriere, a Paris suburban area, a gunman opened fire, killing one person and injuring several others. Authorities suspec...
- French authorities deploy 70,000 officers for Saturday protests; Louvre and other museums closed
Demonstrators plan to take to the streets again Saturday to denounce the high cost of living. Students, members of the CGT labor union and ...
France braces for new protests as Macron seeks to restore orderFrance is bracing for fresh protests after a week marked by urban unrest during previous demonstrations. President Macron is set to convene...
Quote of the day by Salvador Dalí: “The secret of my influence has always been...” — Inspiring life lesson from the surrealist master on influence, attention, reputation, individuality and criticismQuote of the day by Salvador Dalí: Salvador Dalí’s famous quote, “The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret. The i...
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
By 14, he had taught himself multiple languages and later explained how humans see colour. But his genius mind helped unlock ancient Egypt's lost codeThomas Young was a remarkable 18th-century polymath who knew several languages by the age of 14 and later made important contributions to s...
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'A new idea must not be judged by...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on true innovations, real value, patience, persistence, and long-term visionQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla, “A new idea must not be judged by its immediate results,” explains why new ideas need time before their v...
Met Museum cancels John Galliano exhibition after backlash over antisemitic remarksThe Met Museum cancelled a planned exhibition for designer John Galliano. This decision followed significant criticism regarding his past a...
In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a dayIn 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention...
The 3-minute art heist that shocked Italy has taken a major turnItalian police have recovered three valuable paintings stolen earlier this year. The artworks by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse were found du...
Scorching heat shuts Paris' Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum early as France sweltersA severe heatwave in France has forced some of Paris’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, ...
Louvre museum continues to remain shut as workers weigh strike extensionParis' Louvre museum remains closed as staff continue strike discussions over pay and working conditions. This action follows a significant...
Louvre museum remains closed on Monday as staff strike over working conditionsThe Louvre museum in Paris did not open as usual on Monday. Staff are meeting to discuss a possible strike over pay and working conditions....
Louvre closed for second day as France hunts jewel thievesThe Louvre in Paris has closed its doors for a second consecutive day as police pursue the culprits behind a brazen robbery of royal jewels...
Louvre in Paris closes after shocking robbery: Nine Crown Jewels stolen, robbers flee on scooter— How did it happen?The Louvre in Paris, one of the world’s most iconic museums, was forced to close on Sunday after a dramatic robbery took place in its histo...
'Mona Lisa' back at work as 70% of Louvre reopens for visitors after a 4-month lockdownAbout 70% of the museum — the equivalent of 230 tennis courts — is again accessible to visitors.
Getting ready to return: The Louvre to reopen on July 6Online reservations for visiting the Louvre will open on June 15.
- French soldier shoots, wounds machete-wielding attacker at Paris Louvre
FRANCE-SHOOTING:French soldier shoots, wounds machete-wielding attacker at Paris Louvre