The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield.
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MoD probes claims Russian hackers stole files on bases
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Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'
The derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is cancelled before kick-off after police say "smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown".
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Match highlights of Liverpool v Manchester United and Tottenham v Aston Villa.
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Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
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'Liverpool blip now becomes something deeper'
The problems are piling up for Liverpool head coach Arne Slot as Manchester United inflict their fourth successive loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
'Liverpool blip now becomes something deeper'
The problems are piling up for Liverpool head coach Arne Slot as Manchester United inflict their fourth successive loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
The world-famous museum in Paris was closed on Sunday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.
England hold nerve for most significant win of Edwards era
England's win over India in the Women's World Cup was the most important of the Charlotte Edwards era because of the way they handled pressure, says Ffion Wynne.
England hold nerve for most significant win of Edwards era
England's win over India in the Women's World Cup was the most important of the Charlotte Edwards era because of the way they handled pressure, says Ffion Wynne.
No Farrell or Willis in 36-man England training squad
There is no place for Owen Farrell or Tom Willis in the 36-man England training squad before the autumn internationals.
Maguire heads Man Utd to victory against Liverpool
Harry Maguire heads Manchester United to a 2-1 win against Liverpool - their first victory at Anfield since 2016.
Muscat deal to be Rangers boss off
Rangers' bid to make Kevin Muscat their new head coach has broken down after advanced talks.