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What was stolen from the Louvre?

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Crown jewels, including a necklace, brooch, and tiara from the Napoleon and Empress' collection, were stolen from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery in a swift heist.

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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

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  • Priceless jewels were stolen from the Louvre Museum in a four-minute heist. 4s
  • Thieves used a furniture elevator and power tools to access the Apollo Gallery. 22s
  • The robbery occurred shortly after opening, near the Paris police headquarters. 31s
  • The incident is part of a recent series of museum break-ins in France. 57s
  • Authorities are investigating, and calls for increased museum security are growing. 1m 6s
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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist
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Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

The Apollo Gallery, home to France's crown jewels and artifacts belonging to Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, was targeted by thieves.

Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist
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Euronews
23 hours ago
Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist

Thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery and stole valuable crown jewels, including a necklace, brooch, and tiara from the Napoleon and Empress' collection.

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