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Gold, gems and Renoirs: France’s museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts

Source: AP News · Published Sep 11, 2026, 2:40 AM

In Culture, AP News puts this story at the center of the day: Gold, gems and Renoirs: France’s museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts AP News Thieves Steal Artworks From Renoir Museum in France The New York Times A constipated baby and a kid that looks like Boris Johnson: why would anyone bother stealing a Renoir? The Guardian FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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