French

In one of the most audacious museum robberies in recent history, four masked thieves broke into the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning and made off with eight priceless pieces of French royal jewellery in just seven minutes. The brazen daylight heist has left France reeling and raised serious questions about security at one of the world's most visited cultural institutions. The stolen items, dating from the 19th century Napoleonic era, include tiaras, necklaces, and brooches adorned with thousands of diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires that once belonged to French empresses and queens. The robbery took place between 9:30 and 9:40 am local time, shortly after the museum opened to the public. Four thieves used a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift