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Britain

600 artefacts stolen from Bristol’s British Empire collection in daring heist

Police seek four suspects over the theft of the artefacts that reveal Britain’s historical ties with former Empire nations.

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SCMP Highlights

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France

Louvre thieves escaped 30 seconds before police arrived: probe

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Celebrity children

Meet Carolina Herrera’s granddaughter Carolina Lansing, who debuted at Le Bal

The 21-year-old student, who is majoring in communications and keeps her dating life mostly under wraps, honoured her grandmother with a chic polka dot gown.

Carolina Lansing made her debut at Le Bal accompanied by her younger brother Magnus. Photo: @patricialansing/Instagram
China-Germany relations

Hitting China with tariffs should be ‘last resort’, German foreign minister says

During two-day visit to the Chinese capital, Johann Wadephul also calls for Beijing to recognise Europe’s concerns and ‘take action’.

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France

Paris Louvre faces strike after major leak and robbery

Louvre staff warn of ‘collapse’ as they protest work conditions at the world’s most visited museum.

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China-EU relations

Macron’s trade ultimatum to China goes public: fix surplus or face tariffs

French president says EU could copy American protectionism, warning that a lopsided flow of goods results in China ‘effectively killing their own customers’.

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President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron are seen here at a Unesco World Heritage site in Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, on Friday. Photo: AFP
France

Water leak at Paris Louvre damages books at Egyptian antiquities department

The leak underscores the deteriorating state of the world’s most visited museum just weeks after a jewel heist exposed security flaws.

2025 National Games

Editorial | Time to cheer on our disabled athletes

The National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Olympic Games have begun. Every effort must be made to ensure success.

Celebrity children

Meet Angela Bassett’s daughter, Bronwyn Vance – who made her Le Bal debut

Vance is making headlines after attending Le Bal, which has also debuted celebrity kids like Lily Collins, Apple Martin and Ava Phillippe.

Bronwyn Vance with her parents, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, and twin brother Slater Vance, at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes. Photo: Le Bal
China trade

Explainer | As China’s companies become industry leaders, where in the world are they going?

Across numerous sectors, China’s firms are setting up shop worldwide – and gaining ground on their well-entrenched competitors.

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Vehicles are seen loaded on a cargo ship for export at Wuhu Port, Anhui province. Photo: Getty Images
Ukraine war

Russian drone strike kills 1 near Kyiv amid flurry of peace talks

A child was among the 11 wounded during the attack on Vyshgorod, regional governor said.

France

France charges fourth suspect in daring Louvre jewel heist

All four suspects believed to have carried out the robbery have now been arrested and charged, but he stolen jewellery is still missing.

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China-EU relations

France’s Emmanuel Macron to meet Xi Jinping during China trip next week

French president will meet his Chinese counterpart as part of a three-day visit from December 3, with two stops in Beijing and Chengdu.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a state visit to China next week, travelling first to Beijing and then to Chengdu. Photo: AFP
France

Ex-president Sarkozy’s conviction upheld by France’s top court

Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted for illegally overspending on his 2012 re-election bid; no further appeal possible.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his residence to report to La Sante Prison for incarceration in Paris on October 21. Photo: AFP
Fashion

8 viral tote bags: Emily Ratajkowski’s Daunt Books tote and more

Trader Joe’s micro bags have brought totes into the conversation again – here are a few that have taken off and are gaining cult status.

France

4 more arrested in Paris over US$102 million Louvre theft

Last month, a gang stole US$102 million in jewellery during a seven-minute daylight raid on the world’s most visited museum, escaping by scooter.

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Switzerland

Swiss police hunt 2 men after gold heist at museum, in echoes of Louvre robbery

Police said the men had bought tickets and waited until near closing time to overpower the guard and flee with dozens of gold coins.

A view of the gold coins on display at the Musee Romain in Lausanne, Switzerland, on November 4. Photo: Keystone/AP
France

Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in ‘revenge dress’

Princess Diana wore the dazzling off-the-shoulder outfit shortly after the infidelity of her then-husband, Prince Charles, was publicly revealed.

France

Christie’s suspends Paris sale of world’s ‘first calculator’ invented in 1642

Export ban halts the sale of inventor Blaise Pascal’s historic calculator, as scientists demand artefact receive ‘national treasure’ status.

Louvre

France’s Louvre Museum closes gallery due to structural weakness

The Campana Gallery was shuttered as a precaution after an audit revealed beam issues in the floor above.

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The Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Photo: Reuters
The Louvre

Fact-Check | AI-generated scenes ‘from France’s 2025 Louvre heist’ circulate in Hong Kong

Fabricated videos of museum break-in shared by internet users in the city.

A screenshot of different points in the Facebook reel showing the two fabricated videos of the heist. Photo: Facebook/SCMP Composite
Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum introduces time slots to cope with crowds

The new museum, which has been averaging 19,000 daily visitors, will require online bookings starting December to regulate the rush.

Climate change

Letters | Leaders at Cop30 must act with conscience to prevent climate hell

Readers discuss our slow progress towards limiting global warming, China’s priorities in scientific research, and diversity in the Legislative Council.

Louvre

Video | Mystery ‘Fedora Man’ in Louvre heist solved

The ‘Fedora Man’, photographed in a striking vintage suit next to police on the day of the Louvre heist, enjoyed reading wild theories about himself.

Mystery ‘Fedora Man’ in Louvre heist solved
China manufacturing

Engine shortages crimp China’s C919 deliveries amid global aerospace bottleneck

State-owned planemaker deploys teams to CFM – a joint venture between GE and Safran that makes the C919’s Leap-1C engine – as suppliers race to meet demand.

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A model of GE Aerospace’s Leap-1C engine, which is used exclusively to power China’s home-grown Comac C919 aircraft, is displayed at last week’s China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: Frank Chen
France

French court frees ex-president Sarkozy from jail pending appeal

Sarkozy was granted early release from prison just weeks into a five-year sentence for 2007 campaign plot to raise campaign funds from Libya.

France

Louvre’s ‘mystery detective’ is a suburban teen, not a Paris sleuth

The ‘Fedora Man’, photographed in a striking vintage suit next to police on the day of the Louvre heist, enjoyed reading wild theories about himself.

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