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Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
BBC World Tuesday 08 September 2026, 13:35 UTC 1 min read
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It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.

It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
French (ORG) Europe (LOCATION)
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