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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Two more suspects, including a woman and a man, have been charged in connection with the $102 million Louvre Museum jewel heist, bringing the total to four. The suspects remain in pre-trial detention, denying involvement, as investigations continue with no trace of the stolen jewels found yet.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Two suspects have been charged in connection with the October 19 Louvre Museum jewel heist, but the stolen crown jewels, valued at around $102 million, remain missing ten days after the crime. Authorities believe the suspects, possibly part of a larger gang, may have already broken down the jewels, making recovery unlikely, and continue to search for the stolen treasures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by OregonLive.com
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of $102 million worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which was carried out in less than eight minutes. The arrests followed a major investigation, with one suspect attempting to flee the country. The stolen items include valuable crowns, diadems, and jewelry linked to French royalty and historical figures. The museum has since reopened, and authorities are working to recover the stolen artifacts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which occurred last week and involved a daring heist valued at over $102 million. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are working to recover the stolen items, including several pieces linked to French royalty and historical figures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Police in Paris have arrested suspects involved in the recent Louvre museum heist, including one attempting to flee the country, following the theft of valuable jewels a week ago.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Police in Paris have arrested suspects linked to a recent theft of French Crown Jewels from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, with one suspect attempting to flee to Algeria; the theft involved breaking into high-security cases and stealing nine items, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
The Louvre museum in Paris was robbed of nine priceless artifacts worth an estimated $102 million by four masked thieves in less than seven minutes, leading to a global media frenzy and a surge of memes and jokes online, while authorities continue their investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FRANCE 24 English
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo faces resistance from residents and the police force over her plan to create a car-free zone around the Eiffel Tower, aiming to turn the area into a green pathway. The proposal, part of Hidalgo's efforts to reduce car usage in Paris, has divided opinions, with supporters praising the move for reducing pollution and increasing green spaces, while critics, including the Paris police chief and right-wing politicians, express concerns about traffic disruptions and impact on emergency services. Hidalgo hopes to implement the project after the 2024 Summer Olympics, but faces pushback from various quarters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
A woman with a history of psychiatric issues was shot and critically injured by Paris police after making threatening remarks and shouting "Allah Akbar" on a train. The incident occurred in Val-de-Marne and the woman was later located at a train station in Paris, which was evacuated. The woman refused to comply with police instructions, prompting two officers to fire eight shots. She was found to have no explosives or weapons on her person. The incident comes amid rising tensions in France over the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English
The Paris police and France's interior minister are facing criticism for allowing a march of around 600 neo-Nazis through the streets of the capital. The protest was authorized by city authorities and saw several hundred men from far-right groups march with flags and chant slogans to commemorate the death of a far-right activist. Meanwhile, authorities have clamped down on protesters banging saucepans against the government, with new restrictions put in place to prevent President Emmanuel Macron from being drowned out by the noise during speeches.