Thieves steal French crown jewels in 4 minutes at Louvre Museum

• 3:19 PM

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In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world’s most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift to the Louvre, forced a window into the Galerie d’Apollon — while tourists pressed shoulder-to-shoulder in the corridors — smashed display cases and fled w

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Israeli military official says more Gaza strikes possible, ceasefire under strain

• 2:21 PM

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The Israeli military said it launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, dimming hopes that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas. Analysis by

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Bolivians choose between two right-wing politicians at presidential runoff

• 2:13 PM

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Bolivians began voting Sunday in their country’s first presidential runoff that pits two conservative, capitalist candidates against each other, ushering in a new political era after two decades of one-party rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party. A

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China and the Netherlands wrestle to control key chipmaker Nexperia

• 1:56 PM

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Major chipmaker Nexperia is being torn apart by a tug-of-war between China and the Netherlands, sparking concerns from the global automotive industry.

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Flora and fauna also victims in Gaza, threatening ecological balance

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A preliminary assessment by the UN Environment Programme this year found that the destruction of Gaza is causing new risks to human health & the environment. The war has exposed the Palestinian population to severe soil, water & air pollution as well as

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'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in US cities to decry Trump

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Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday, denouncing what they view as authoritarian tendencies and unbridled corruption of U.S. President Donald Trump. Details by FRANCE

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France: daring daytime heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris

• 1:34 PM

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Thieves broke into Paris' Louvre museum by using a crane and smashing an upstairs window on Sunday, stealing priceless jewellery from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes. The robbery is likely to raise awkward questi

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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching Gaza truce amid strikes

• 1:20 PM

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Gaza's nine-day-old ceasefire came under strain Sunday after the Israeli army said it launched air strikes in the territory's south in response to attacks it claimed were carried out by Hamas militants against its forces. Details by FRANCE 24 corresponde

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Thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from Paris' Louvre and flee on motorbikes

• 1:19 PM

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Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewellery from the world-renowned museum on Sunday, taking just seven minutes for the brazen, broad-daylight heist. Details by FRANCE 24 journalist Shirli

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Theft at Louvre Museum: Robbers flee with jewellery in spectacular burglary

• 1:06 PM

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🖼️ The Louvre Museum in Paris is closed this Sunday following a break-in during which jewellery of “inestimable heritage value” was stolen, according to the French Ministry of the Interior. 👮 The Anti-Crime Brigade has been called in and an investigati

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The week in pictures: US ‘No Kings’ protests, Kenya mourns Odinga and the Madagascar coup

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“No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump draws millions across the US, Madagascar witnesses another coup and Kenya mourns the death of longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.

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Colombia accuses US of killing fisherman, Trump confirms strike on 'drug-smuggling submarine'

• 11:02 AM

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Saturday that the United States had violated Colombia's sovereignty over its waters and killed a fisherman during its recent anti-drug-trafficking military campaign in the Caribbean. Story by Eliza Herbert.

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Live: Israeli military conducts strikes in Rafah, border crossing to Egypt stays closed

• 10:05 AM

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The Israeli military on Sunday confirmed that it conducted air strikes in the southern Gazan city of Rafah after its troops came under fire from militants. Both Israel and Hamas have traded blame over alleged violations of the fragile US-brokered ceasefi

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Israeli military launches attack on Gaza despite ceasefire agreement, Israeli media reports

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The Israeli military has launched an attack on Gaza, as Israel continued to trade blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas over violations of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire aiming to end the war in the enclave, Israeli media reported on Sunday. Details b

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China expels nine senior officials from the Communist Party in anti-corruption drive

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China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption. Story by Caroline Baum.

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Louvre robbery shuts down Paris museum for a day, French culture minister says

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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar ceasefire talks

• 9:22 AM

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Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha. This came after a week of fierce border clashes — the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021. Story by Nicholas Cha

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Thieves break into Louvre in daring daytime heist, steal ‘priceless jewellery’

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A team of thieves broke into the Louvre in the heart of Paris on Sunday and stole "priceless" historical jewellery, said France's interior minister, as the world-renowned museum closed for the day. French authorities later said they recovered one piece o

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Mexico: Giant monsters dazzle crowds on Alebrijes parade, ahead of Day of the Dead

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Giant monsters, local craftsmanship, and colorful folk costumes were on full display in Mexico City for the 17th edition of the Alebrijes Parade. The fantastical parade originated from a fever dream, but has now become a staple of the Mexican cultural ca

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Israel's Netanyahu says will run again for PM in 2026 elections

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he would run for office in the November 2026 elections and expected to win. Leader of Likud, Israel's main right-wing party, Netanyahu already holds the record for the longest time served as Is

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Gaza: Palestinian teams dig in search of the bodies of Israeli hostages

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A fragile ceasefire continues to hold in Gaza, amid reports of casualties from Israel fire and the ongoing issue of the return of the bodies of the remaining Israeli hostages. 12 of the 28 remaining bodies have now been returned to Israel. Story by Danie

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Gaza awaits the reopening of the Rafah crossing, with aid ready to be deployed

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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over bodies of deceased hostages as the two sides cont

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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies sweep across the US

• 8:54 AM

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Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday, denouncing what they view as authoritarian tendencies and unbridled corruption of U.S. President Donald Trump. Details by FRANCE

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Crisis-hit Bolivia goes to the polls and looks to the right for pro-market shift

• 8:53 AM

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Bolivians vote in a presidential runoff on Sunday that marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely foreign policy shift closer to the United States after decades of frosty relations. The race pits centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz agai

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Protesters sweep all 50 states in 'No Kings' rallies against Trump's policies

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Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday, venting anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as "Hate America" rallies. Organizers said seven million people marche

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US says Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians, armed group slams ‘misleading narrative’

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Hamas on Sunday rejected a US State Department warning that the Palestinian armed group was planning an attack against civilians in Gaza. In a statement, Hamas called on the US to stop "repeating" Israel's "misleading propaganda". The US provided no deta

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Mason Greenwood scores quadruple as Marseille go top of Ligue 1

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Marseille leapfrogged Paris Saint-Germain to go top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday night after a 6-2 thrashing of Le Havre, with Mason Greenwood scoring four of the goals.

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Deus sex machina: What are the consequences of turning ChatGPT into a sex-line?

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OpenAI founder Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT will from December be able to engage in erotic conversations with its users. It’s a decision with barely-disguised commercial motives – and one that poses worrying questions about the ethics of sexuali

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Netanyahu says Gaza war will not end until Hamas disarms

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel's war on Gaza would not end until Hamas disarms in a Saturday night TV interview. It came as the US State Department said it had "credible reports" that Hamas was planning an attack against Gaza civili

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Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Qatar says

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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar's foreign ministry said early Sunday after more than a week of fighting that killed dozens of people and injured hundreds. 

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