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Louvre Museum Closes Amid Protests and Ongoing Heist Investigation

  • The Louvre Museum in Paris has temporarily closed due to significant student protests.
  • The protests are part of a national movement against rising living costs and declining public services.
  • A year ago, thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from the Louvre, with four suspects in custody but the jewels still missing.
  • The October 19 heist involved thieves disguised as workers stealing eight historic items, including jewelry belonging to Empress Eugenie.
  • No updates are available on the status of the stolen jewels or the ongoing investigation.
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