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20-10-2025
Shrapnel from artillery fired during a US Marine Corps celebration hit at least two vehicles on a California highway, prompting an investigation and criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom. The event, attended by Vice President JD Vance, was part of the Marines' 250th anniversary commemoration and included live munitions being fired. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, and the demonstration concluded as scheduled.
Entities: US Marine Corps, California, JD Vance, Gavin Newsom, Interstate 5 • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
The Louvre Museum in Paris was robbed on Sunday morning, with thieves making off with eight items from the French crown jewels, including diadems, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. The gang, described as professional, used a truck with an elevating platform to enter the Apollo Gallery through a window. They targeted items that could be easily sold or broken down into smaller, more valuable pieces. The stolen items belonged to various members of the French royal family, including Empress Eugénie and Queen Marie-Amélie. A crown was recovered damaged near the museum after being dropped by the thieves. The heist has raised serious questions about the security at the Louvre and other French museums, with authorities acknowledging that they are vulnerable to such attacks. The culture ministry stated that the alarms sounded correctly and museum staff followed protocol, but the thieves were still able to escape with their loot.
Entities: Louvre Museum, Paris, French crown jewels, Empress Eugénie, Napoleon III • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, 'Nobody's Girl', reveals she feared she might 'die a sex slave' at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle. The memoir details her experiences of sadistic abuse by Epstein and interactions with Prince Andrew, with whom she had sex on three separate occasions. Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing and recently announced he is giving up his royal titles. The Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations that Prince Andrew tried to obtain personal information about Giuffre through his police protection officer.
Entities: Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, Ghislaine Maxwell, Buckingham Palace • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
The Metropolitan Police in London are investigating a report that Prince Andrew asked a bodyguard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre, a woman who accused him of sexual assault, in 2011. The report comes after Prince Andrew relinquished his royal title and other British honors amid allegations of his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Giuffre's family welcomed the decision, calling it a 'victory' for their sister and other survivors of Epstein's crimes. Prince Andrew has denied the allegations and continues to 'vigorously deny' the accusations.
Entities: Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, The Metropolitan Police • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
Thieves carried out a brazen daytime heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing jewelry of 'inestimable heritage and historical value.' The break-in occurred on Sunday morning while tourists were inside the museum, which was subsequently closed as authorities investigated. The thieves used a basket lift to force open a window, smash display cases, and steal jewelry before fleeing on motorcycles. The heist, which took around 7 minutes, was described as the work of 'professionals' by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati. The stolen items are being inventoried, and an investigation is underway.
Entities: Louvre Museum, Paris, France, Rachida Dati, Laurent Nuñez • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
The Louvre Museum in Paris was the target of a daring jewelry heist on October 19, 2025, where thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery and stole jewelry of 'inestimable' value within seven minutes. The stolen items included pieces featuring diamonds and emeralds, with the crown of Empress Eugénie being damaged during the heist. This incident is the latest in a series of troubles faced by the museum, including overcrowding, understaffing, and poor working conditions. The Louvre has been experiencing strain due to its high visitor numbers, with 8.7 million visitors last year, and has been dealing with issues such as water leaks, temperature fluctuations, and insufficient services for the public. The museum's president had warned of these issues in a confidential letter to the Culture Minister earlier in the year.
Entities: Louvre Museum, Paris, France, Apollo Gallery, Empress Eugénie • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
Thieves stole French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in a daring daytime heist, making off with items linked to Napoleon and French empresses. An ex-FBI art crime expert warns that the stolen loot may be melted down or sold piecemeal. The thieves, disguised as construction workers, used a lift and angle grinder to breach a window and escape within seven minutes. The heist has shocked France due to its cultural and historical significance.
Entities: Louvre Museum, France, Napoleon, Empress Eugénie, Tim Carpenter • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, stealing priceless jewelry, including items from the collection of Napoleon and the Empress, before escaping on motorbikes. The heist, described as a 'major robbery' by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, lasted seven minutes. The thieves used a basket lift and disc cutter to access the Apollo Gallery, which houses part of the French Crown Jewels. A detailed list of the stolen items is being compiled, and an investigation has begun. The museum was closed for the day due to the incident, but no injuries were reported.
Entities: Louvre Museum, Paris, Laurent Nuñez, Napoleon, Empress Eugénie • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
French police are investigating a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris, where thieves stole eight priceless pieces of royal jewellery. The heist, which lasted just seven minutes, is believed to have been carried out by an experienced team, possibly of foreign nationals. The stolen items include an emerald-and-diamond necklace given by Napoleon to his wife, a diadem belonging to Empress Eugénie, and a necklace once owned by Marie-Amelie, the last queen of France. The robbery has sparked a debate over the security of France's museums and has been met with political reactions, with some calling it a national 'humiliation'.
Entities: Louvre museum, Paris, France, Laurent Nuñez, Napoleon • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
Thieves carried out a daring heist at the Louvre museum in Paris, stealing 'priceless' jewels from the French Crown Jewels collection. The thieves entered the museum via a basket lift using a platform mounted on a lorry, breaking a window and making off with nine pieces of jewellery. The police are racing against time to recover the stolen items, with art detective Arthur Brand warning that if they don't catch the thieves within a week, the loot will likely be dismantled and lost forever. The French government has vowed to recover the stolen works and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Entities: Louvre, Paris, France, French Crown Jewels, Arthur Brand • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
A trio of thieves disguised as construction workers brazenly stole millions of dollars worth of priceless gems from the Louvre Museum in Paris in under 10 minutes on Sunday. The thieves used a basket lift and mini gas-powered chainsaws to break into the Apollo Gallery on the second floor, where they smashed display cases containing French Crown Jewels. The stolen items include a diamond and sapphire tiara, a sapphire necklace and earrings, an emerald necklace and earrings, and a bodice knot belonging to Empress Eugenie. The thieves escaped on scooters, leaving behind several key pieces of evidence. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed that the jewels and the robbers would be found, and the Paris prosecutor's office is leading the investigation.
Entities: Louvre Museum, Paris, Apollo Gallery, French Crown Jewels, Empress Eugenie • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-10-2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Cheryl Hines are being praised online for flying economy class on a commercial flight, contrasting with other Democratic politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders who have used private jets for their campaigns. The couple was spotted in a TikTok video being escorted onto the flight and sitting in economy class. Users praised their humility and compared them favorably to other politicians who have used private jets, highlighting the significant carbon footprint associated with such travel. The article also references previous instances of politicians misusing private jets, such as former HHS Secretary Tom Price.
Entities: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cheryl Hines, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Health and Human Services • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform