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.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe on creativity as resistance in jail
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Art Weekly: Lost Tudor Dagger & Record Fabergé Egg
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
£4m Norman Coin Hoard Heads to Bath for Exhibition
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
£500k Historic Army Sketches Destroyed in Van Fire
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Albino Alligator Claude Dies at San Francisco Museum
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
Man charged for allegedly swallowing Fabergé pendant
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
M4 closed all day after serious crash near Bath
M4 eastbound remains closed between Junctions 17-18 after Mercedes left carriageway near Leigh Delamere Services. Diversions in place with disruption expected throughout Sunday.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
John Nixon's Avant-Garde Art Exhibition at Heide
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.
Four new arrests in Louvre £76m jewel heist investigation
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
Four More Arrests in €88m Louvre Jewels Heist
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist
Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.
Controversial Gaza Aid Group GHF to Close in July
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US and Israeli-backed aid group, will cease operations in July. Sky News analysis found its distributions correlated with a significant increase in deaths. Read the full investigation.
A23 Brixton Road closed after crash, police on scene
Major delays on A23 Brixton Road after a collision. Road closed near Crown & Anchor pub. Police on scene, bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Teen Vogue's closure signals end of progressive youth media
The folding of Teen Vogue into Vogue marks the end of an era for feminist journalism under Trump's administration. Discover how political pressures and advertising boycotts silenced progressive voices.
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.
De Niro's 17th Century Doppelgänger Found in Museum
A Polish museum has discovered a 17th-century portrait bearing an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, complete with the same distinctive mole. The actor has been invited to meet his historical lookalike.
Serious crash shuts Old Kent Road in Bermondsey
A serious collision has closed a section of Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, causing major traffic disruption. Police and forensics are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
M4 closed after lorry's hay bale load catches fire
A major HGV fire involving a hay bale load has closed the M4 westbound, causing severe delays. Discover the dramatic footage and the latest traffic updates here.
Islington's Lizzy's on the Green café closes
Popular Islington café Lizzy's on the Green shuts permanently after 12 years, unable to withstand rising costs. Owner Bassham shares heartfelt farewell message.
Wes Anderson Exhibition Opens in London
A major Wes Anderson exhibition featuring 700+ props and artefacts from his films opens at London's Design Museum. Book tickets now for this cinematic journey.
Council rejects call to delay autism school closure
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal
The British Museum terminates its controversial 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government intervention and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
Wes Anderson Archives Exhibition at London Design Museum
Explore Wes Anderson's cinematic world at London's Design Museum. Discover 700+ artifacts from Fantastic Mr Fox to The Grand Budapest Hotel in this immersive exhibition running until 26 July.
Russian strike kills 9 in western Ukraine
At least nine dead after intense Russian drone and missile barrage on western Ukraine. President Zelenskyy demands stronger pressure on Russia as peace talks loom.
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