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French authorities arrested several suspects after a daring seven-minute heist at the Louvre, where eight pieces of jewelry worth approximately 88 million euros were stolen. The suspects, experienced criminals from the Seine-Saint-Denis area, were tracked through DNA evidence, and one was caught preparing to flee France. The theft has prompted scrutiny of museum security and calls for increased protection measures.
Kick, a streaming platform, has accused French authorities of politicizing the death of streamer Raphaël Graven (Jean Pormanove) during a live stream near Nice, France. The platform emphasizes that Graven's death was not caused by violence or trauma, and it has cooperated with investigations while criticizing political narratives that exploit the tragedy. French prosecutors are investigating whether Kick knowingly broadcast harmful content, amid broader concerns about the content and safety of streamers.
French authorities have ruled out foul play in the death of streamer Raphael Graven during a live stream, citing medical and toxicological causes, with no traumatic injuries found; further tests are ongoing.
French authorities arrested an 18-year-old Chechen national suspected of plotting an Islamist-inspired terrorist attack targeting soccer matches during the Paris 2024 Olympics. The suspect aimed to attack spectators and police at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne. This marks the first foiled attack on the upcoming Olympics and the 50th thwarted by French intelligence since 2017. France remains on high alert amid global tensions and has announced extensive security measures for the games.
French authorities have given their approval to Apple's software update for the iPhone 12, resolving a dispute over radiation levels that had led to the suspension of sales in France.
French authorities had claimed that the iPhone 12 exceeded legal radiation exposure limits, leading to discussions of a potential ban. However, Apple has issued a software update to address the issue, and the French government is currently testing it. The controversy coincided with the announcement of the iPhone 15. Studies have shown no evidence of health risks from RF radiation, and the existing legal limits are precautionary. It is likely that rerunning the tests will confirm that the software update resolves the matter.
Between four and 10 people are believed to be trapped under rubble in Marseille after a building collapsed due to a "violent explosion." Eighty people have already been evacuated, and rescue operations are ongoing. The situation is complicated by the dangerous conditions on the ground, with rubble having to be removed before the fire can be fully put out. The Marseille prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into "unintentional injuries."
French financial prosecutors have searched the offices of several large banks, including Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, and HSBC, over suspicions of money laundering and fiscal fraud related to dividend stripping. The probe is linked to "cum-cum" practices, through which wealthy clients sought to evade taxes on dividends through complex legal structures. Five investigations are ongoing, and the operations are being carried out by 16 investigating judges and over 150 investigation agents.