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France news
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1 week ago

Elysee Palace staff member accused of stealing tableware worth up to 40,000

An Elysee Palace silver steward and two accomplices stole Sevres porcelain and silverware, tried to sell items online; about 100 objects recovered and suspects arrested.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thieves steal more than 1,000 items from Oakland museum in brazen' heist

Over 1,000 items, including Native American baskets, ivory carvings, daguerreotypes, jewelry and laptops, were stolen from the Oakland Museum's off-site storage in mid-October.
World news
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2 months ago

Obedient police dogs and a dragon dance: photos of the day Monday

A series of photographs documents global events including festivals, political developments, conflicts, cultural ceremonies, crime, science, and everyday life.
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