Simple English News Daily Monday 20th October 2025. France Louvre robbery. Romania explosion. Peru, US protests. Gaza aid. Bangladesh fire. India cough syrup...
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Oct 19, 2025 Thieves pulled off a daring jewelry heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless items including Empress Eugenie's crown. A tragic gas explosion in Romania left several casualties. In Peru, the streets are alive with protests against the new president, while the U.S. sees massive demonstrations against former President Trump. Madagascar has a new leader following a coup, and Namibia is grappling with a Mpox outbreak. Meanwhile, concerns rise over Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths, amidst lively Diwali celebrations across South Asia.
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Rapid Heist At The Louvre
- Thieves stole about nine jewellery items from the Louvre, including royal and Napoleonic pieces, in a fast raid that lasted seven minutes.
- Officials say one crown was broken and the robbers escaped on motorbikes, and they remain unfound.
UK Row Over Banning Visiting Fans
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Aston Villa's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans anti-Semitic.
- Authorities cited safety risks after past violence, and the decision has sparked political criticism.
Peru Protests After Presidential Change
- Large protests erupted in Peru against new president José Geri, installed after Dina Boluarte's removal.
- The unrest has left at least one protester dead and many injured.