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For Robbers Like the Louvre Thieves, Bright Vests Actually Help Them Hide
Given the ubiquity of neon-colored safety jackets, criminals are using them to carry out crimes in plain sight.
Published: October 22, 2025, 7:20 pm
Soo Catwoman, ‘the Female Face of Punk,’ Is Dead at 70
With two tufts of hair on either side of her shaved head and long tendrils of eyeliner swiped across her lids, she helped define a scene.
Published: October 22, 2025, 6:35 pm
What Are Gripen Fighter Jets and Why Does Ukraine Want Them From Sweden?
The Swedish warplanes are well suited to the rugged combat operations Ukraine will have to carry out, experts say.
Published: October 22, 2025, 6:30 pm
Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?
Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.
Published: October 22, 2025, 6:18 pm
Why King Charles Has Not Yet Removed Andrew’s Most Valued Title: Prince
New disclosures about Prince Andrew’s ties to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have led to calls for further action from the king and Parliament.
Published: October 22, 2025, 4:52 pm
London Woman Fined After Pouring Coffee in Drain Gets a Break
A social media outcry arose after she was given a fine of 150 pounds for pouring out “a tiny little bit” of coffee before boarding a bus.
Published: October 22, 2025, 4:35 pm
Man Is Shot and Tent Set on Fire Outside Serbia’s Parliament
A suspect was arrested after a blaze broke out among structures erected by supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic. Protests against his government have rumbled for months.
Published: October 22, 2025, 7:05 pm
Zelensky Says Russian Strike on School Shows Putin Isn’t Serious About Ukraine Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said an assault by Russia, hours after President Trump put off a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, showed more pressure was needed.
Published: October 22, 2025, 7:35 pm
Louvre’s Lack of Enough Cameras Let Thieves Arrive Unnoticed, Director Says
Laurence des Cars told a Senate hearing that she had offered to resign after the stunning theft of royal jewels at the Paris museum.
Published: October 22, 2025, 5:36 pm
Drone Sightings in Europe: What We Know
Airports in several countries have temporarily closed in recent weeks after reports of drones in the skies. Experts say the response has exposed a lack of preparedness.
Published: October 22, 2025, 9:04 am
As Suspicious Drones Plague Germany, Officials Are Unsure How to Respond
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, “We suspect that Russia is behind most of these drone flights” around vital sites like ports and airports.
Published: October 22, 2025, 9:01 am
Neo-Nazi Case in UK Highlights Threat From Extreme-Right Wing Terrorism
Three men in northern England were sentenced last week for preparing acts of terrorism. Their case highlights a growing threat from right-wing extremism, experts said.
Published: October 22, 2025, 4:01 am
The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.
The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.
Published: October 22, 2025, 4:18 pm
Paris Tour Guide Saw Stolen Louvre Jewels Just Before Heist
Jewelry swiped from the museum played a prominent part in a private guide’s tours of Paris. Now what?
Published: October 22, 2025, 12:09 am
Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says
The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday.
Published: October 22, 2025, 9:43 am
In a Reversal, Trump Will Not Meet With Putin in Coming Weeks
The back-and-forth was the latest example of President Trump teasing a breakthrough, only to be pulled back by President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Published: October 22, 2025, 8:32 am
Eight Shows to See While Art Basel Paris is On
An array of paintings, as well as textiles, films and handblown glass, will be on display across the French capital this month, while Art Basel Paris is on.
Published: October 21, 2025, 5:13 pm
Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)
A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.
Published: October 21, 2025, 1:32 pm
Latest Trump-Zelensky Meeting Yields No Progress Toward a Cease-fire in Ukraine
A contentious meeting between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine produced no obvious progress toward a cease-fire.
Published: October 21, 2025, 5:39 pm
Louvre Robbery Raises Questions About Security
Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”
Published: October 21, 2025, 6:39 pm
Frightening moment female pedestrian is swept into oncoming traffic by a gust of wind during wild weather
Dashcam footage has caught destructive winds pushing a woman onto a busy roadway in New Zealand.
Published: October 22, 2025, 7:16 pm
Whether Townsend likes it or not, his Red Bull role and Scotland's fortunes are inextricably linked... and fizzing fans will want him canned if national team fall short in upcoming Tests
There was a moment during Gregor Townsend's media conference yesterday when he put on a look of exasperation before asking: 'Can we get back to talking about Scotland, please?'
Published: October 21, 2025, 5:41 pm
Ireland tears itself apart over migrants again: How Dublin has become a tinder box amid mounting asylum crisis with resentment boiling over nationwide - as riots break out over 'child sex assault near migrant hotel'
Hundreds of protesters clashed with police last night outside the CityWest Hotel in Dublin, which houses asylum seekers.
Published: October 22, 2025, 3:46 pm
Carrie Johnson channels Kate Middleton in M&S khaki wool coat - and it's still in stock
When Carrie Johnson took to Instagram to showcase her latest find from M&S, it was hard not to draw comparisons with the Princess of Wales.
Published: October 22, 2025, 6:06 am
Data reveals you're more likely to live to 100 than ever before - experts reveal what they have in common
Over 16,600 people across the UK reached the milestone in 2024, according to the ONS. It means the number of centenarians has more than doubled since 2004.
Published: October 21, 2025, 3:56 pm