Louvre director resigns following crown jewel theft

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, head of the Louvre museum, amid criticism following a high-profile jewel heist and ongoing strikes. Des Cars faced backlash after thieves stole jewels worth approximately $A145 million in October, revealing significant security flaws. Macron aims to appoint her to a new role focusing on collaboration among major museums during France’s G7 presidency, addressing the museum’s pressing security and modernization needs.

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