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Louvre’s decision to move Mona Lisa is a misguided act of snobbery

Crowds give life to the Paris museum and the painting is a silent, compelling mystery at the heart of the hubbub

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Macron reveals bold Louvre overhaul with exclusive space for Mona Lisa

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced his plan to renovate Paris's Louvre museum which is plagued by overcrowding and outdated facilities.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2025

Macron Pledges Louvre 'Renaissance' After Decay Alarm

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the Louvre would be "redesigned, restored and enlarged" after the director of the world's most visited museum voiced alarm about dire conditions for visitors and its collections.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

France ramps up diplomacy as M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC

President Emmanuel Macron is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address the worsening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands. The rebels are reportedly supported by Rwandan forces, a claim Kigali denies.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2025

How do you solve a problem like DeepSeek?

The US was widely considered the leader in AI, but a Chinese startup has called that dominance into question

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025

Louvre Museum In Need Of Major Renovation

The Louvre, world's most visited museum, plans costly renovation to address overcrowding and outdated facilities. Challenges include funding and Mona Lisa ...

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

France Savours Competitive Cooking Win As Restoring Lost Prestige

After major investments in a bid to restore its lost national culinary prestige, France savoured victory Tuesday at the world's most prestigious international cooking competition, the Bocuse d'Or. Paul Marcon, son of the former winner Regis Marcon, clinched the title late on Monday in France's gastronomic capital Lyon, 30 years…

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

The Louvre in Paris needs a full upgrade – here’s a list of its problems

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce possibly hundreds of millions of euros in renovation work for the Louvre

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

‘We won’t come again’: dazed visitors fed up with overcrowded Louvre

Paris attraction in need of overhaul amid complaints of leaks, long waits, lack of signage – and too many people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes

Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2025