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Rickshaw driver dodges jail over £31k wine theft
A London rickshaw driver has avoided jail despite stealing luxury wines and champagnes worth over £31,000 from high-end restaurants in what a judge called an 'audacious' crime spree.
Scissor Lift Joyride: Two Arrested in London
Two men have been arrested after taking a scissor lift on an unauthorised joyride through central London, reaching speeds of just 6mph in a bizarre late-night incident that brought early morning traffic to a standstill.
Natural History Museum London: An Unforgettable Journey
Discover the breathtaking wonders of London's Natural History Museum - from the iconic blue whale skeleton to dinosaur fossils and geological marvels that will transport you through millions of years of Earth's history.
GTA Boss: Why Niko Bellic Couldn't Be Killed
Exclusive interview reveals the untold story behind one of gaming's most controversial decisions and why Rockstar Games refused to allow Niko Bellic's death in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Louvre jewellery heist: thieves were petty criminals
Exclusive details emerge about the audacious Louvre jewellery theft, with French prosecutors revealing the suspects were petty criminals rather than master thieves in a robbery that stunned Paris.
Art Galleries Reduce Stress by 32%, Study Finds
New research reveals that spending time in art galleries significantly reduces stress hormones and improves mental wellbeing. Discover how cultural engagement could be your new prescription for calm.
William Scott's early West Country paintings rediscovered
A remarkable collection of William Scott's early West Country paintings, unseen for decades, emerges in a groundbreaking Somerset exhibition revealing the artist's formative years.
Louvre jewellery heist: Two convicted for 2015 robbery
French court convicts two men for the spectacular 2015 jewellery theft at Paris's Louvre Museum, where thieves smashed display cases and escaped with valuable treasures.
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.
Louvre Heist: Two More Suspects Charged
French authorities have charged two additional suspects in connection with the sophisticated Louvre Museum theft, bringing the total to four individuals facing prosecution for the high-profile art heist that shocked Paris.
Louvre Jewellery Heist: Two Charged in Paris
French authorities charge a 38-year-old woman and accomplice following an audacious jewellery theft at the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris.
World's Most Valuable Museum Opens After 20-Year Build
After two decades of planning and construction, the monumental Museum of Planetary Heritage has finally opened its doors, housing artefacts valued at nearly £1 billion in a spectacular new cultural landmark.
Woman charged in Louvre jewellery heist
French authorities charge woman in connection with sophisticated Louvre jewellery theft that saw €5 million in treasures stolen from prestigious Paris museum.
Grumpy German museum guide becomes art world sensation
Meet the Kunstpalast's famously cantankerous attendant whose blunt honesty and dry wit have transformed him from staff member to must-see attraction for art lovers visiting the German museum.
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.
Phone Snatching: Britain's Growing Street Crime Epidemic
A powerful cartoon commentary exposes the rising tide of phone thefts plaguing urban centres, capturing the vulnerability of pedestrians glued to their devices.
NBA Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Home Burglarised
NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma mansion burgled while team played away game. Police investigating high-value theft of jewellery and luxury items.
Museum Heist: 1,000+ Artefacts Stolen in Bold Raid
In a brazen overnight theft, sophisticated criminals have plundered more than 1,000 items from a museum collection, leaving authorities stunned by the scale and precision of the operation.
CIA Twin Scientists Arrested for China Espionage
Identical twin brothers, both CIA scientists, face shocking espionage charges after allegedly stealing military technology secrets for China. The Halloween arrest reveals a sophisticated intelligence operation spanning years.
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.
World Athletics loses $1.3M in employee theft scandal
Shocking internal investigation reveals systematic fraud within athletics' governing body as employees siphon millions over decade.
Oakland Museum Heist: Native American Artefacts Stolen
A sophisticated burglary at Oakland Museum of California sees thieves steal invaluable Native American artefacts in a carefully planned overnight operation, leaving authorities and community devastated.
Man jailed for Damien Hirst studio art theft
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after stealing multiple artworks from Damien Hirst's London studio in a brazen overnight burglary that exposed security flaws in the art world.
Burglar jailed for Damien Hirst home robbery
A career criminal has been sentenced to prison after targeting the Richmond home of world-renowned artist Damien Hirst, making off with valuable possessions in a sophisticated burglary operation.
Gurnah's Theft: A Tanzanian Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful new audiobook exploring love, betrayal and identity in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Kyiv museum launches African art exhibition during war
In an extraordinary act of cultural resilience, Kyiv's Khanenko Museum opens 'Dialogues with Africa' exhibition while navigating wartime challenges and power outages.
DNA breakthrough leads to Louvre heist arrests
French authorities make significant progress in Louvre theft case as genetic evidence and international cooperation uncover sophisticated criminal network behind missing treasures.
Five New Arrests in Louvre Museum Heist Probe
French authorities make significant breakthrough in Louvre Museum theft case with five new arrests as international investigation intensifies into stolen Renaissance artworks.
Louvre robbery foiled: suspects arrested in Paris
French authorities have apprehended multiple suspects following an audacious attempted robbery at the Louvre museum targeting priceless crown jewels. Discover how the dramatic security operation unfolded.
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