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A gang of “highly organised criminals” have broken into the Louvre using chainsaws and in just seven minutes made off with millions of pounds-worth of jewellery once belonging to Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte. It’s reported crooks were in such a hurry they dropped the priceless Eugénie Crown as they fled the scene just after 9.30am this morning (Sunday).  The gang …

The Louvre Museum in Paris has been closed for the day after a robbery on Sunday, local officials have said. Unconfirmed media reports claimed that several criminals stole nine pieces from the Napoleonic jewelry collection. The incident was reported by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati, who said on X that “a robbery took place this morning at the opening of …

The U.S. State Department has revealed that it has “credible reports” that Hamas may be about to breach the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If such an attack were to occur, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump to end the two-year conflict between Israel and …

Small businesses around the Chinachem Tower in Hong Kong’s Central were dealt a blow after the building was engulfed in flames, with some stores remaining shut on Sunday morning as the investigation into the cause of the fire entered its second day. Some shop operators described the fire as a rarity in the central business district and a source of …

Ukraine has no chance of defeating Russia even with massive Western support because it lacks the necessary manpower and does not have NATO troops on the ground, a former UK chief of the Defense Staff has said. In an interview published on Saturday by The Independent, Field Marshal David Richards – who held his post from 2010 to 2013 and …

The camouflage-clad soldiers who patrol the rice fields around Wichien’s village are a daily reminder that peace along Thailand’s border with Cambodia is perilous, despite the recent truce. For the Thai farmer, the prospect of a lasting settlement is welcome. But US President Donald Trump’s involvement is not. “Trump isn’t here seeking peace, he’s only after recognition … a Nobel …

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of killing an innocent fisherman during what President Donald Trump described as a strike on a drug-smuggling vessel. The US military has destroyed several boats in the Caribbean since September as part of Trump’s campaign to eliminate “narcoterrorists” trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. According to Petro, a Colombian “lifelong fisherman” was killed on …

AMIES Technology, a new Chinese lithography equipment manufacturer that showcased its latest chipmaking products at an industry event in Shenzhen last week, is offering renewed optimism in the nation’s drive to reduce its dependence on Dutch giant ASML. The company presented a wide range of products – including compound-semiconductor lithography machines, laser-annealing systems, advanced inspection tools and solutions for packaging …

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister says he plans to win the 2026 parliamentary election Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said he will seek another term in the November 2026 parliamentary elections. Netanyahu’s recent tenure has been defined by his controversial judicial reform, the hostage crisis, and the war in Gaza, issues for which he has faced both criticism and …

The US State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the agreement forged by US President Donald Trump to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, the statement said. No …