France's Louvre museum closed as workers begin rolling strike

France's Louvre museum closed as workers begin rolling strike
France's Louvre museum closed as workers begin rolling strike

France's Louvre museum closed as workers begin rolling strike
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents

Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents
Russian ban on Roblox gaming platform sparks rare protest

Russian ban on Roblox gaming platform sparks rare protest
Libya's Red Castle museum opens for first time since fall of Gaddafi

Libya's Red Castle museum opens for first time since fall of Gaddafi
King Charles says his treatment for cancer can be reduced in the new year

King Charles says his treatment for cancer can be reduced in the new year
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation
Florence cathedral managers fall prey to 1.5-million-euro email fraud

Florence cathedral managers fall prey to 1.5-million-euro email fraud
Poland detains Russian archaeologist accused by Ukraine of stealing artefacts

Poland detains Russian archaeologist accused by Ukraine of stealing artefacts
Australian content creators feel sting of losing young fans to social media ban

Australian content creators feel sting of losing young fans to social media ban
Swiss singers hope UN will put yodelling on cultural heritage list

Swiss singers hope UN will put yodelling on cultural heritage list
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel

Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel
Lapses gave Louvre thieves crucial 30-second advantage against police, inquiry finds

Lapses gave Louvre thieves crucial 30-second advantage against police, inquiry finds
Duchess Meghan sends letter to father, criticises Daily Mail's presence at his bedside

Duchess Meghan sends letter to father, criticises Daily Mail's presence at his bedside
UNESCO recognition fuels Italy's culinary pride despite fears of tourist trap

UNESCO recognition fuels Italy's culinary pride despite fears of tourist trap
Nonna was right! Italian cuisine wins a place on UNESCO's cultural heritage list

Nonna was right! Italian cuisine wins a place on UNESCO's cultural heritage list
'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins

'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins
Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy's culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod

Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy's culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod
Planned December 15 strike at France's Louvre Museum adds to catalogue of woes

Planned December 15 strike at France's Louvre Museum adds to catalogue of woes
Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight

Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight
Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel

Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel
At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is ... Donald Trump

At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is ... Donald Trump
Taiwan opposition says ban of China's Rednote app is censorship

Taiwan opposition says ban of China's Rednote app is censorship
Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says

Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on alleged drug smuggling

American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on alleged drug smuggling
Oscar-winning Amadeus costume designer Pistek dies at 93
Oscar-winning Amadeus costume designer Pistek dies at 93
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
Trump 'garbage' rhetoric about Somalis draws cheers from administration, silence from Republicans and alarm from critics

Trump 'garbage' rhetoric about Somalis draws cheers from administration, silence from Republicans and alarm from critics
British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals
Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war

Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war
Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media

Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media
Eurovision faces major test as countries weigh Israel's participation

Eurovision faces major test as countries weigh Israel's participation
Tom Stoppard leaves 'majestic body' of intellectual work

Tom Stoppard leaves 'majestic body' of intellectual work
Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88

Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88
Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre

Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre
Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves
Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance

Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance
Volunteers seek lost pets amid Hong Kong deadly inferno wreckage

Volunteers seek lost pets amid Hong Kong deadly inferno wreckage
New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI

Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI
Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction

Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction
Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien

Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien
Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report

Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report
Spain's chief prosecutor quits after leak verdict

Spain's chief prosecutor quits after leak verdict
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy
China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount

China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount
Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest

Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex
25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?

25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?
Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests

Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests
Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes

Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes
‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election

‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election
Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit

Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit
Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC

Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC
'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit

'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit
Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf

Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf
Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau

Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities
‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension

‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension
‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia

‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia
Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal

Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal
‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil

‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil
Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo

Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo
‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border

‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border
Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students
Senegalese protest rising cost of living in Dakar

Senegalese protest rising cost of living in Dakar