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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...

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Daring Louvre Jewel Heist Stuns France, Sparks Security Outcry

 

                             The Louvre remained closed on Monday following Sunday's audacious jewel heist

In a brazen daylight robbery that has shaken France, thieves stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris in just seven minutes. The gang used a truck-mounted lift to access the Galerie d’Apollon, smashed through a window, and fled with at least nine historic pieces, including jewels once belonging to French royalty.

The heist, carried out on a quiet Sunday morning, has been described by officials as a “national humiliation.” Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted the theft cast France in a “deplorable light,” while opposition leaders criticized the government for failing to protect one of the world’s most visited museums.

Authorities have launched a massive manhunt, with more than 60 investigators pursuing leads. Security at cultural landmarks across the country is now under urgent review, as fears grow that the stolen treasures could be broken apart or melted down before recovery.

The Louvre, home to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, remained closed the following day as forensic teams combed the site. For many in France, the theft represents not only the loss of irreplaceable artifacts but also a symbolic wound to national pride.


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