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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
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.
Michael Dell's record $6.25bn gift to Trump's child fund ignites debate on billionaire philanthropy as a tool for political access and influence. Analysis inside.
President Trump has replaced the architect for his controversial $300m White House ballroom project. The move follows the demolition of the East Wing and disagreements over the design.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, following bribery charges. Read the full story and political fallout.
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.
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.
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.
A $6.25bn donation from Michael Dell for new 'Trump accounts' raises key questions about eligibility, withdrawals, and impact on child poverty in the US. Discover the details.
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Nicolás Maduro relinquish power and leave Venezuela immediately in a tense phone call. Explore the escalating US pressure campaign and Maduro's defiant response.
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.
The White House has released details of Donald Trump's recent medical evaluation. An MRI scan of his cardiovascular system and abdomen showed no major issues, with his doctor stating all organs appear 'very healthy'.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Who will lead the Republican party after Donald Trump? Explore the potential 2028 contenders, from JD Vance to Ron DeSantis, and the challenge of a post-Trump era.
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.
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.
Donald Trump escalates his attacks on female journalists, calling New York Times reporter Katie Rogers 'ugly inside and out' following health questions. Read the latest developments.
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.
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 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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns, signalling a MAGA rift. Trump faces legal setbacks and questions over his China-Taiwan stance. Is the America First movement crumbling?
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.
Donald Trump criticises Ukraine's lack of gratitude as international talks discuss peace plan allegedly drafted by Moscow. European leaders express serious reservations about the proposal.
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
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.