The Louvre Museum in Paris has been forced to close while police investigate a brazen heist which reportedly targeted France’s priceless crown jewels. Thieves wielding power tools broke into the world’s most visited museum in broad daylight, before escaping on scooters with items said to be of “incalculable” value. Here is what we know about the crime which has stunned France. How did the theft unfold? The theft occurred on Sunday between 09:30 and 09:40 local time, shortly after the museum opened to visitors. The thieves appear to have used a mechanical ladder to gain access to the Galerie d’Apollon…
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Max Verstappen took victory in a dramatic Sprint at the United States Grand Prix that saw both McLaren drivers retire on the opening lap after being caught up in a Turn 1 melee. While Verstappen led cleanly away from pole position, the McLaren of Oscar Piastri was tagged by Nico Hulkenberg’s Kick Sauber into the first corner, which then sent the Australian into team mate Lando Norris. This put both of the papaya squad’s cars out of the running, while Hulkenberg dropped down the order after sustaining damage. But there was no such trouble for Verstappen, who handled a challenge…
US prosecutors have accused a Louisiana resident of participating in the 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel, recently unsealed court documents show. Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub al-Muhtadi, 33, allegedly armed himself and joined a paramilitary group that fought alongside Hamas in the 2023 attack that saw about 2,000 people killed and 251 taken as hostages. At least 67,900 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza since then, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry, whose figures are seen by the UN as reliable. A year after the attack, Mr al-Muhtadi allegedly travelled to the US on a fraudulent…
Republican governors in several US states have placed National Guard troops on standby in preparation for nationwide protests to oppose Donald Trump and his policies. The organisers of the “No Kings” protests say that gatherings will take place at more than 2,500 locations around the US. Trump allies have accused the protesters of being allied with the far-left Antifa movement. Governors in Texas and Virginia have activated their state’s National Guard troops, however it is unclear how visible the military presence will be. Organisers say that at the last No Kings protest, held in June, more than five million people…
Chen Ning Yang, Nobel laureate and one of the world’s most influential physicists, has died at the age of 103, according to Chinese state media. An obituary released by CCTV cited illness as the cause of death. Yang and fellow theoretical physicist, Lee Tsung-Dao, were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for their work in parity laws, which led to important discoveries regarding elementary particles – the building blocks of matter. Yang was also a professor at Beijing’s prestigious Tsinghua University and an honorary dean of the Institute for Advanced Study at the institution. Born in 1922…
A group of 59 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams have been repatriated in handcuffs. The group arrived at Incheon Airport on Saturday morning, several days after South Korea sent a team to Cambodia to discuss scam centre kidnappings of its nationals. They are among around 200,000 people estimated by the UN to have been drawn into scamming schemes across Southeast Asia, some lured by the appeal of well-paying jobs and others forced to participate. Officials made the journey to Cambodia following reports that a South Korean student involved in a scamming scheme had allegedly…
In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of productivity often overshadows an essential element of our lives: wellness. Natural wellness, encompassing lifestyle choices that foster balance and health—plays a pivotal role in boosting our productivity. From dietary adjustments to mindful practices like yoga and meditation, it’s becoming increasingly clear that optimizing our physical and mental health can lead to more efficient, effective work. Some people explore natural supplements and wellness brands like Medterra to support their recovery, focus, sleep, or stress management as part of their wellness toolkit. As we dive deeper into this topic, we’ll explore the connection between wellness…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Raila Amollo Odinga, describing him as “a true champion of democracy” and “a child of independence” whose lifelong struggle defined Kenya’s post-independence journey toward freedom and self-governance. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obama reflected on Raila Odinga’s decades of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering belief in a democratic Kenya. “Raila Odinga was a true champion of democracy. A child of independence, he endured decades of struggle and sacrifice for the broader cause of freedom and self-governance in Kenya. Time and again, I personally saw him…
European stock markets recovered some ground after a warning of fraud from two US banks triggered a sell-off in banking shares around the world. Two US regional lenders, Western Alliance Bank and Zions Bank, said on Thursday that they had been hit by either bad or fraudulent loans, sparking fears of problems in the wider sector. Some of the UK’s biggest banks, including Barclays and Standard Chartered, saw their share prices fall more than 5% on Friday morning, before recovering slightly before the end of the day’s trading. The FTSE 100 index of leading shares had dropped about 1.5% at…
At least two mourners were Friday killed in a stampede as a group pushed to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. Police and medics said 163 others were injured in the incident. At least 34 of them were referred to hospitals for further treatment while the rest were discharged. Police said the stampede happened near gate five where a group of mourners had been told to queue to be able to view the body. A crowd surged causing a stampede that left 163 people injured. MSF East Africa said they and other…
Economic policy and political risk analysts have paid a glowing tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a Pan-Africanist who immensely shaped Indo-Kenya relations. Speaking at the first Mentoria Fireside Chat hosted under the theme ‘Indo-Kenya Economic Imperatives’, the economic and public policy analysts, including Ken Gichinga, Dismas Mokua and George Waithaka, underscored Raila’s role in advancing bilateral relations between Kenya and India. Comparatively, the analysts noted that India, as a democracy, shares a lot with Kenya and has had a rich legacy on Kenya’s prosperity, historically standing ahead of other development partners such as China. Dismas…
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled nine top generals in one of its largest public crackdowns on the military in decades. Nine men were suspected of serious financial crimes, a statement released by China’s defence ministry said. Most of them were three-star generals and part of the party’s decision-making Central Committee. They have also been expelled from the military. While the statement cast the expulsion as part of an anti-corruption drive, analysts say it could also be seen as a political purge. It comes on the eve of the party’s plenum where the Central Committee will discuss the country’s economic…
A landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions has been abandoned after Saudi Arabia and the US succeeded in ending the talks. More than 100 countries had gathered in London to approve a deal first agreed in April, which would have seen shipping become the world’s first industry to adopt internationally mandated targets to reduce emissions. But President Trump had called the plan a “green scam” and representatives of his administration had threatened countries with tariffs if they had voted in favour. Reflecting the pressure countries faced, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation Arsenio Dominguez issued a “plea”…
The development of jackpot-style games has seen an amazing transformation in the past fifty years. Each decade has been a mirror of advancements in technology, consumer and player behavior, and entertainment fashions. From paper ticket- and novelty item-spewing coin-operated machines in arcades, jackpot-style games have come to be magnificent, app-based environments with social elements, personalized rewards, and real-money betting. Let’s take a look at how jackpot structures changed across platforms and what these changes imply about the future of play. The Arcade Era (1970s–1990s) In the early days of arcades, jackpot-style games were mechanical or electromechanical devices programmed to recreate…
Starting a game studio is a dream for many creative minds who want to bring their unique ideas to life. With the global gaming industry continuing to grow, there’s never been a better time to transform your passion into a professional venture. However, starting a studio requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and a clear understanding of both the creative and business sides of game development. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to build your own game studio — from defining your mission and assembling your team to understanding the cost of making a video game and managing…