Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
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Louvre leak damages 300-400 Egyptology works
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a monumental £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover what the deal means for your favourite shows, from Harry Potter to HBO, and the future of streaming.
State Library of Victoria job cuts spark outcry
The State Library of Victoria's plan to cut nearly 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians has provoked fierce criticism. Critics warn it undermines a vital public institution. Read more on the proposed changes.
State Library of Victoria Cuts 39 Jobs in Restructure
Melbourne's State Library of Victoria faces staff outrage as 39 positions face elimination in controversial restructure prioritising digital projects over traditional library services.
Grand Egyptian Museum: $1bn GEM Review
An honest review of Cairo's new Grand Egyptian Museum after its controversial opening. Discover if this 20-year, $1 billion project lives up to expectations amidst crowds and stunning architecture.
British Library Strike: Support Grows for Workers
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
British-Egyptian activist stopped from flying to UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from boarding UK flight despite valid visa. Family raises alarm about his deteriorating health and safety in Egypt.
British Library staff strike over pay dispute
PCS union members strike at British Library over real-terms pay cuts while executives receive bonuses. Zadie Smith questions Britain's cultural values.
Egypt's $1BN Grand Museum Opens Near Pyramids
World leaders gather for historic inauguration of Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing Tutankhamun's complete collection for first time near Cairo's iconic pyramids.
Grand Egyptian Museum opens with full Tutankhamun collection
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum unveils the world's most comprehensive display of Tutankhamun treasures, rewriting archaeological exhibition standards.
UN probes torture claims in poet's detention case
A UN torture expert launches investigation into the controversial imprisonment of poet Galal El-Behairy across Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey, raising serious human rights concerns.
Egypt's $1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build
After two decades of construction and numerous delays, Egypt's monumental $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors beside the Giza pyramids, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum.
James Mosley: Typography titan who shaped British design
Celebrating the extraordinary life of James Mosley, the visionary typography historian and librarian whose work preserved Britain's printing heritage and inspired generations of designers.
Ancient music manuscript exposed as Victorian forgery
Groundbreaking research exposes a supposedly rare medieval music manuscript as an elaborate 19th-century fake, shaking the foundations of musical scholarship.
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