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UK museums agree to collective action to tackle the climate crisis

UK Museum Cop held at Tate Modern says the sector has a ‘responsibility to speak out about climate and biodiversity crisis’

The Guardian - UK

One held on charge of misbehaving with woman in Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu

This 17 Foot Long, 3,200 Pound Motorcycle Looks Like Such A Terrifying Ride

The legendary custom RoaDog motorcycle sat in a museum for years, but recently found its way to Wheels Through Time and is now both running and riding again.

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‘Disgusting Human’: Man Spotted Walking Around A Busy Perth Beach W/ A Nazi Swastika On His Back

The man was unaware that the symbol was painted on his back, claiming a friend painted it on his back as a joke, as per NCA Newswire.

Pedestrian.tv

Three Men Arrested Outside Sydney Jewish Museum Over Alleged Nazi Salute

Three men have been arrested after allegedly performing a Nazi salute outside Sydney’s Jewish Museum. Guardian Australia reported police were called to the museum in Darlinghurst before noon and arrested the men. A NSW Police spokesperson said the men have been taken to the Kings Cross Police Station. “While there…

Pedestrian.tv

A Barbie exhibition is coming to the Design Museum next year

Exhibition will celebrate 65 years of life in plastic

The Independent UK

Man held on cheating charge

The accused was identified as Akhil Geo Jacob of Kowdiar. He had allegedly defrauded the complainant of around ₹75 lakh on various dates through different bank accounts after promising to make him a business partner and giving him a share of the profits.

The Hindu

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British Museum ignored calls to investigate ‘illicit items’ for months until thefts, says archaeologist

More than 2,000 artefacts were found to be missing from the museum’s collection.

The Independent UK

Police register cases on alleged casteist abuse

Museum police probe casteist slur hurled at Dalit man during argument over contract awarded by Travancore Devaswom Board. Subi accused Jagdish & Ramesh of hurling slur, duo accused Subi of abuse. Police registered two cases under IPC & SC/ST Act, ACP to take statements on Monday.

The Hindu

With 2,000 missing objects, the British Museum faces a historic crisis of custodianship - but this case is far from unique

Since mid-August, the British Museum has been mired in a controversy over the theft of about 2,000 objects from its collections. The theft is suspected to be an inside job that took place over a period of twenty years. Alerted to the sale of alleged stolen items in 2021, the…

The Conversation

British Museum approves interim director after scandal over theft of 2,000 artefacts

An unnamed employee has been sacked and museum is taking legal action as police investigate

The Independent UK

British Museum touts Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.

The Independent UK

OPINION - The British Museum thefts have exposed a deeper problem than just security

Its next director is going to have to implement radical culture change if the institution is to remain fit for purpose in the 21st century

Evening Standard

Where do the items in the British Museum come from?

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.

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The Independent UK

The British Museum says it has recovered some of the stolen 2,000 items - old

The British Museum says it has recovered some of the 2,000 items believed to have been stolen by an insider

The Independent UK

British Museum seeks interim leadership following resignation of director

Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation from the position on Friday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The World Golf Hall of Fame is just days away from closing. Here’s why

It's been with a mixture of curiosity, sadness and regret that visitors are prowling the halls in the final days.

Evening Standard

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer quits and his No2 steps down over stolen treasures

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer will step down after treasures were reported to be stolen or missing from the London institution.

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How we made the National History Museum's new identity

Pentagram's Marina Willer and Nomad's Stuart Watson explain how they created the stunning new branding for London's popular museum.

Evening Standard

Stolen British Museum artefacts may have already been ‘melted down or sent abroad’, expert warns

Scotland Yard is investigating the incident but said no arrests have yet been made

The Independent UK

Museum sues ex-director alleging he tried to profit from fake Basquiat paintings

Federal agents raided the Orlando Museum of Art last year and seized more than two dozen paintings

The Independent UK

British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

The British Museum said a member of staff has been dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

Evening Standard

British Museum staff sacked after 3,000-year-old artefacts go missing

Scotland Yard are investigating

RideApart

Take A Peek At Some Of The National Motorcycle Museum Bikes Up For Auction

The National Motorcycle Museum in Iowa is closing for good in September, 2023, and all its bikes are going up for auction. Here's a look at some of them.

PC Gamer

Fortnite's adding a museum about the Holocaust

It's already got a Martin Luther King exhibition.

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