Huge noise then I yelled to get out – Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.
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‘Mind-boggling’ poker fraud used X-ray tables, high-tech glasses and NBA players
Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.
Ecuador’s president says he was target of foiled chocolate and jam poisoning
Daniel Noboa claims three highly-concentrated toxic substances were found in gifts he was given.
Slow-motion footage reveals secrets of snake bites
Scientists working out of a venom laboratory in Paris studied which snakes strike their prey fastest.
Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues will be unveiled at the Alabama Capitol
Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller, pivotal figures who fought for justice and inspired change across the world, will be unveiled Friday on the
Millions of red crabs begin annual migration to the sea
Millions of red crabs begin annual migration to the sea
Furious Trump cancels ‘all trade negotiations’ with Canada after TV advert
Tweety McTreason has announced that he is ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada.
Mafia family members and NBA stars arrested by FBI over illegal gambling and sports rigging
The FBI has led a “co-ordinated takedown” on illegal gambling and sports rigging, the agency’s director has said, with more than 30 arrested on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti
The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
The ancient art of Istanbul’s porters survives modern challenges in Turkiye
Istanbul’s porters haul massive loads, preserving an ancient craft vital to the city’s historical markets and hans.
Lithuanian president says Russian jets violated the country’s airspace
Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have led to fears that Russia is testing NATO.
Trump says trade talks with Canada ‘terminated’ over anti-tariffs advert
The US president says he is axing negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.
Australian servicewomen launch landmark sex abuse case against military
Lawyers say they expect thousands of women to join the lawsuit against the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown
It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.