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ON THIS DAY: The Louvre opens its doors to the public (1793)

On 10 August 1793, in the midst of the French Revolution, a former royal palace opened as a museum belonging to the nation. The...

Louvre robbery: A person arrested as a suspect of being the 4th gang member

A person suspected of being the fourth member of the gang that stole jewelry from the Louvre last month has been arrested, Le Parisien...

Two suspects partially admit involvement in Louvre heist

Two men arrested in connection with the Louvre theft two weeks ago have "partially recognised" their involvement in the brazen Louvre heist, according to...

Everything we know about the Louvre robbery in Paris

The Louvre Museum in Paris is still closed on Monday while police investigate a brazen robbery which targeted France's priceless crown jewels. Thieves wielding power...

ON THIS DAY: The discovery of the Venus de Milo

On the 8th of April, 1820, a young Greek farmer made an astonishing discovery. The farmer, named Yiorgos Kentrotas, was clearing stones on his...

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ON THIS DAY: Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth (1957)

On 3 November 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik...

Multiple bomb threats disrupt flights, trigger diversions and emergency landings

A series of bomb threats targeting passenger aircraft prompted...

73-year-old found working in suspected labour trafficking conditions

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with...

US Midterm Elections 2026 explained: What is at stake?

Americans will head to the polls on 3 November...
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