Louvre thieves will struggle to sell stolen jewels, master jeweler says: “The whole world knows about this robbery”

[ad_1] The thieves who made off with priceless treasure from the Louvre may have a hard time cashing in. The French government valued the pieces — which include an exquisite tiara and a sapphire necklace worn by French royalty — at about $102 million. But Stephen Portier, master jeweler and Parisian gem appraiser, says that’s…

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Israeli lawmakers advance West Bank annexation bills despite Trump’s past objection as Vance visits

[ad_1] Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted to advance two proposed bills that call for the formal annexation of the already Israeli-occupied West Bank, an ambition openly promoted by far-right ministers in recent months but opposed by President Trump. The vote by Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, came with Vice President JD Vance visiting Israel to shore…

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