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French Prime Minister Lecornu has been observed greeting colleagues with gentle head-butts instead of traditional cheek kisses. His past interest in monastic life, including contemplating becoming a Benedictine monk at age 16, is now drawing media attention. The gesture stems from his time at Saint-Wandrille Abbey in Normandy.
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France faces ongoing political instability as Prime Minister Lecornu's new cabinet struggles to pass a 2026 draft budget amid opposition and deadlock. Macron's efforts to stabilize government are challenged by opposition parties demanding elections or resignation, with the parliament divided and support uncertain.
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On Sunday, 19 October 2025, masked thieves used a truck-mounted lift and angle grinders to break into the Louvre's Galerie d’Apollon, stealing nine priceless jewels from Napoleon and Empress Marie-Louise’s collection in a heist lasting about seven minutes. One stolen crown was found broken nearby. The museum closed for investigation and reopened three days later with the Apollo Gallery still closed.
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Thieves used a basket lift to break into the Louvre early Sunday, stealing eight priceless royal and imperial jewels. The theft occurred just after the museum opened, with security failures acknowledged by officials. Investigations are ongoing, with evidence recovered at the scene.
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French authorities have arrested suspects linked to the October 19 Louvre museum theft, where thieves used a basket lift to scale the facade, smashed display cases, and stole priceless objects, including Empress Eugénie's crown. The suspects' arrest follows a series of investigations and forensic analysis, with the stolen items recovered outside the museum.
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Thieves stole eight Crown Jewels from the Louvre on Sunday using a crane to break in, escaping on motorbikes. The theft, valued at over $102 million, has highlighted major security lapses, including inadequate CCTV coverage. Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigned but was refused. The incident prompts urgent calls for security upgrades.
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Thieves used a truck-mounted lift to break into the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, stealing eight crown jewels within minutes. The incident exposed security gaps despite alarms working. Authorities are installing anti-ramming devices and investigating whether the theft involved an insider or a wider network. One relic has been recovered so far.
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Thieves stole eight valuable objects, including a sapphire diadem and jewelry linked to 19th-century French royalty, from the Louvre in Paris. Only Empress Eugénie’s crown was recovered. The museum faces criticism for delayed security upgrades amid ongoing investigations and arrests.
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New York City’s political landscape is tense following the election of Mayor Mamdani, a democratic socialist, amid threats from national conservatives and concerns over federal interference. Business leaders call for unity to defend city autonomy against potential federal threats, with focus on infrastructure and immigration policies.
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During a performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, protesters interrupted the concert with flares and shouting, citing Israel's actions in Gaza. The event drew condemnation from French officials and highlighted ongoing tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Right-wing protesters disrupted an event hosted by Arab lawmaker Odeh in Israel, chanting hostile slogans and attacking his vehicle. The incident follows recent clashes at a concert in Paris, highlighting ongoing tensions over Gaza and Israel. Police did not arrest protesters at the scene.