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New day, new robbery: another French museum hit after Louvre

New day, new robbery: another French museum hit after Louvre

A day after the Louvre jewel heist, France’s Maison des Lumières museum in Langres was robbed of select gold and silver coins worth €90,000. Authorities call it a targeted theft amid growing concern over museum security

A MONTH AGO

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France’s ex-president Sarkozy jailed for 5 years in campaign finance conspiracy

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a 5-year prison sentence for financing his 2007 campaign with Libyan funds, becoming France’s first jailed ex-leader. He denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal while in solitary confinement.

A MONTH AGO

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Louvre closed after robbery, French culture minister reports

France’s culture minister announced that the Louvre Museum in Paris has been closed following a reported robbery. Authorities are investigating the incident, and details about what was stolen or suspects involved have not yet been released.

A MONTH AGO

 Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 16, 2025.

France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution

France and Britain, in coordination with the United States, are working to finalise a UN Security Council resolution in the coming days that would lay the foundation for a future international force in Gaza, France said on Thursday.

A MONTH AGO

Embattled French PM faces clutch day in parliament

Embattled French PM faces clutch day in parliament

Macron shifts all responsibility for the turmoil to political rivals as he travels to Egypt to attend a summit on ending the Gaza war; says it is everyone's duty to work towards stability

A MONTH AGO

Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis

Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis

The French president is battling the worst domestic political crisis of his presidency after the shock resignation of his seventh prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu.

2 MONTHS AGO

French outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who resigned just a day after naming his government, delivers his statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (Stephane Mahe/Pool via AP)

Macron's dilemma: What next for France after PM resigns?

France faces political uncertainty after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s resignation. President Emmanuel Macron must decide between reappointing him, naming a new premier, or calling early elections as parliamentary deadlock continues.

2 MONTHS AGO

France's new PM resigns hours after cabinet unveiled: presidency

France's new PM resigns hours after cabinet unveiled: presidency

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just hours after unveiling his cabinet, deepening political deadlock. Facing fierce criticism and a divided parliament over austerity plans, his departure shook markets and intensified France’s crisis.

2 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand over-power France to secure Women's Rugby World Cup Bronze

New Zealand over-power France to secure Women's Rugby World Cup Bronze

New Zealand beat France 42-26 in the Women’s Rugby World Cup third-place play-off at Twickenham. Teenage star Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored twice, securing 11 tries in her debut tournament, as the Black Ferns rebounded strongly after their semifinal defeat.

2 MONTHS AGO