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Rembrandt’s rare 400-year-old lion drawing goes up for auction

A rare Rembrandt drawing, Young Lion Resting, could fetch up to $20 million at auction, with proceeds supporting wild cat conservation charity Panthera.

11 November 2025

The Cube

How the internet went wild for fake news about the Louvre heist

From sharing pictures of supposed detectives to snaps of suspects purportedly tied to the Louvre heist case, false claims about the case have gone wild across the internet.

11 November 2025

France

Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal after court ruling

Sarkozy became the first former French head of state in modern times to be sent to prison after his conviction for criminal conspiracy on 25 September.

10 November 2025

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Legendary Orient Express returns in Paris show celebrating 100 years of Art Deco

A Paris exhibition marks a century of Art Deco design with the rebirth of the legendary Orient Express, symbolizing the glamour and innovation of 1920s travel.

9 November 2025

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Protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris

Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted an Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris with flares and alarms, prompting panic and temporary evacuation, as French officials condemned the act as antisemitic and an attack on cultural freedom.

7 November 2025

Culture news

Louvre museum director defends security plan in wake of art spend row

"The theft of the Crown jewels is undoubtedly a deafening wake-up call", according to Pierre Moscovici, the first president of the French Court of Audit, which has delivered a stinging rebuke three weeks after the high-profile robbery at the world's most visited museum.

7 November 2025

Lifestyle

Paris launches lottery for burial plots next to famous artists

Fancy having your final resting place next to the stars? Parisians are being offered the chance to win a burial spot among some of history's most famous artists, including the Doors' Jim Morrison, author Oscar Wilde and French singer Édith Piaf.

7 November 2025

Travel News

Why have these European cities been named the best in the world?

A number of European cities, including London and Paris, have been named among the best in the world by the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking.

7 November 2025

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Protests and crowds as Shein opens first permanent store in Paris

Shoppers and protesters gathered as fast-fashion giant Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris, amid government scrutiny and public backlash.

5 November 2025

Business

France suspends access to Shein as retailer opens first Paris store

The ministry did not say whether its decision would impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

5 November 2025

Culture news

Louvre burglary: Two new suspects under investigation, three released

On Thursday, Paris public prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced five new arrests in connection with this high-profile robbery. She added that the stolen jewels, worth €88 million, remain unaccounted for.

1 November 2025

France

Four Bulgarians sentenced for defacing Paris Holocaust Memorial

Judges found the 'red hands' graffiti was part of a coordinated campaign to stir division in France, echoing a previous pro-Russian disinformation operation.

31 October 2025

France

Louvre heist: Five new suspects arrested as search for jewels goes on

French police have now detained seven people over the robbery at France's landmark museum on 19 October.

30 October 2025

France

Two suspects in Louvre heist 'partially' admit guilt, prosecutor says

Experts fear the stolen pieces may already have been broken down and the stones recut to conceal where they actually came from.

29 October 2025

France

French senators criticise Louvre's security after jewellery heist

A delegation of senators visited the Paris museum and said that its security was "not in line" with modern standards.

28 October 2025

Culture news

Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says

It took the French police almost a week to make their first arrests in connection with the investigation into the theft of the jewels of the French sovereigns from the Apollo Gallery.

26 October 2025

The Cube

How did prisoners film Sarkozy's cell, despite phone ban in prisons?

Footage of Nicolas Sarkozy being taunted by fellow inmates inside Paris' prison de la Santé has gone viral on social media, sparking a public controversy and a debate about prisoners' access to mobile phones.

24 October 2025

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Storm wreaks havoc in Paris suburbs, leaving trail of destruction

A powerful storm struck the Val-d’Oise region, northwest of Paris, on Monday evening, leaving one person dead and nine others injured after violent winds caused three cranes to collapse in the town of Ermont.

21 October 2025

Travel News

This new luxury train route links the French and Italian Rivieras

Italy is also running special train services for white truffle season, the olive harvest and Christmas.

21 October 2025

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Louvre remains closed after daring daylight robbery shocks Paris

People queued outside the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday, hoping it would reopen a day after a daring daylight robbery forced its closure.

20 October 2025