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Macron Pledges Louvre 'Renaissance' After Decay Alarm

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the Louvre would be "redesigned, restored and enlarged" after the director of the world's most visited museum voiced alarm about dire conditions for visitors and its collections.

International Business Times

Mona Lisa to be placed in private room as part of sweeping Louvre renovation

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, also announced a ‘new grand entrance’, funded by the museum’s own resources

The Guardian - UK

British tourists to be charged more to see Mona Lisa because of Brexit

Macron has announced new plans to renovate the Louvre to make it more accessible for Parisians

The Independent UK

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British tourists to pay more to visit the Louvre, Macron announces

Mona Lisa to get dedicated room as part of major renovation of ‘outdated’ museum – with non-EU vistors to pay a higher entrance fee

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Paul Marcon wins Bocuse d’Or following in champion father’s footsteps

Chef Paul Marcon, son of the former Bocuse d'Or winner Régis Marcon, clinched the title late on Monday in France's gastronomic capital Lyon, 30 years after his father claimed the honour.

Radio France Internationale

France ramps up diplomacy as M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC

President Emmanuel Macron is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address the worsening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands. The rebels are reportedly supported by Rwandan forces, a claim Kigali denies.

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How do you solve a problem like DeepSeek?

The US was widely considered the leader in AI, but a Chinese startup has called that dominance into question

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Louvre Museum In Need Of Major Renovation

The Louvre, world's most visited museum, plans costly renovation to address overcrowding and outdated facilities. Challenges include funding and Mona Lisa ...

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France Savours Competitive Cooking Win As Restoring Lost Prestige

After major investments in a bid to restore its lost national culinary prestige, France savoured victory Tuesday at the world's most prestigious international cooking competition, the Bocuse d'Or. Paul Marcon, son of the former winner Regis Marcon, clinched the title late on Monday in France's gastronomic capital Lyon, 30 years…

International Business Times

The Louvre in Paris needs a full upgrade – here’s a list of its problems

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce possibly hundreds of millions of euros in renovation work for the Louvre

The Independent UK

‘We won’t come again’: dazed visitors fed up with overcrowded Louvre

Paris attraction in need of overhaul amid complaints of leaks, long waits, lack of signage – and too many people

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes

Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070

The Guardian - AU

European capitals tread cautiously after week of mixed salvoes from Trump

US president’s tariff threats, Nato spending demands and Greenland ambitions keep leaders on edge

The Guardian - UK

Holocaust Memorial Day latest: Kate hugs survivors as King pays tribute at ceremony 80 years on from Auschwitz liberation

Kate joined her husband Prince William at commemorations in London while King Charles attended a ceremony with world leaders at Auschwitz-Birkenau

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Macron tells Netanyahu to honour Lebanon truce as death toll from Israeli fire rises

French President Emmanuel Macron has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and withdraw troops from Lebanon as Israeli fire claims the lives of at least 22 people in the the south of the country.

International Business Times

Israel Poised To Miss Deadline For Lebanon Pullout

The Israeli military is all but certain to miss a Sunday deadline to withdraw from southern Lebanon under a ceasefire deal that ended its war with Hezbollah two months ago.

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

International Business Times

Survivors Centre Stage For 80th Anniversary Of Auschwitz Liberation

Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz will gather at the site of the Nazi death camp on Monday as the world marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the final months of World War II. Around 50 ex-inmates are expected at a ceremony outside the historic gate…

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Macron’s Africa 'reset' stumbles as leaders call out colonial overtones

French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to “reset” France’s relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations.

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With Franco-Algerian relations at an all-time low, can they get back on track?

The turbulent relationship between France and its former colony Algeria has hit an all-time low, with the two countries accusing one another of humiliation and wilfully inflaming tensions. RFI examines what’s behind the breakdown in relations, and how they could get back on track.

The Guardian - UK

What is DEI and why is Trump opposed to it?

What the pushback against a more equal society could mean for a world fraught with power imbalances

The Independent UK

Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there's a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?

With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies are discussing how that might be achieved in a way that would guarantee Ukraine’s future security

Radio France Internationale

Macron to visit Louvre Museum after warning over visitor conditions

French President Emmanuel Macron will next week visit the Louvre after the Paris museum's director issued a warning about the dire conditions for visitors and artefacts, the presidency said.

Radio France Internationale

Louvre plagued by leaks and crumbling infrastructure, museum boss warns

The Louvre, the world's most visted museum, is suffering structural damage that threatens its future as a global cultural treasure, according to a confidential memo revealed by French newspaper Le Parisien, which cited leaks, overcrowding and inadequate facilities.

The Guardian - UK

Micheál Martin accuses opposition of ‘subversion of Irish constitution’ amid chaos over his appointment as PM – as it happened

Angry scenes over speaking time arrangements in the Dáil with rows delaying the expected confirmation of Martin’s role by the president

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