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Louvre chief Des Cars admits 'terrible failure' at museum during jewel heist

Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars has admitted a "terrible failure" after thieves cut through a window and stole jewellery worth nearly €90 million. She said she takes responsibility for weaknesses in security that allowed the gang to strike on Sunday morning.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2025

That’s all folk: Marina Warner, the curator and mythographer creating a space for stories

Shadow puppets, otherworldly masks, taxidermy dioramas, from Greek epics to the Brothers Grimm: a new exhibition celebrates the fantastical tales that have passed through countries and cultures

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

Turner seascapes and Damien Hirst sharks: Liverpool anniversary exhibition hopes to surprise

Walker Art Gallery highlights contemporary artists and ‘connections, histories and legacies’ to mark 250 years since Turner’s birth

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

Lightning strikes seen from a storm-chaser’s window: Hank Schyma’s best photograph

‘I have had horrible near-death experiences – driving away from a storm fast and thinking, at any moment, that the car may become airborne’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Who's who of French artists in focus as a major private art collection goes on show in Berlin

A major German private art collection accumulated over four generations is going on large-scale show for the first time in Berlin

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Murder trial asylum seeker denies lying about his age by claiming to be 19

Prosecutors allege that Deng Chol Majek is aged 27 and gave his correct date of birth to the authorities while staying in Italy and Germany.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Louvre reopens as senators prepare to grill museum chief over jewel heist

The Louvre reopened to visitors on Wednesday, three days after thieves pulled off a spectacular jewel heist worth €88 million.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025

Louvre heist losses put at almost €90m as museum’s head prepares to face senators

Police continue to search for the criminal gang behind the brazen robbery targeting France’s crown jewels

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami's "Highly Limited" Collection Is Bound for A-List Street Style

Zendaya will definitely carry one.

Marie Claire · Oct 21, 2025

Autumn is in the air, and these 10 October-ready looks need to be on your nails

Forget subtle neutral nails, we're diving fully into the season with vampy reds, burnt oranges and everything in between

Woman & Home · Oct 21, 2025