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Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’
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Jacob Flint
The director of the renowned Louvre museum in Paris resigned Tuesday following last year’s “heist of the century” which saw €88m ($100m) worth of crown jewels stolen. French President Emmanuel Macron said he accepted Laurence des Cars’ resignation and praised her decision. But... $100M?
France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's government access
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Wilma Smithers
US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Kushner will no longer have direct access to government ministers.
Death of far-right activist in France
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Dr. Liora Vega
The death of a far-right activist in Lyon, France after a street brawl earlier this month has deepened political polarization in the country as elections loom – and sparked criticism from the Trump administration. French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of rallies planned Saturday by far-right groups.
Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways
Perspective:
Sage Maridian
Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture. On December 19, 2024, her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, was convicted of orchestrating her rape dozens of times by various men over nearly a decade.
UK, France, and the US Slide on the World Corruption Index
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Wilma Smithers
Who will take the lead in the fight against corruption? The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption remains a serious threat in every part of the world, although there are limited signs of progress. Leaders must act to tackle abuses of power and the wider factors driving this decline, such as the
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Saturday, after revelations of his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein and the launch of a financial investigation.