The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris in broad daylight.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels detained around two dozen United Nations employees in Yemens capital Sanaa on Sunday, in what UN officials described as a serious escalation of the rebels crackdown on international organisations operating in areas under their control.

Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz won Bolivias presidential election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, in a surprise victory that ended 20 years of dominance by the left-wing Movement Toward Socialism party. His win reflected growing anger over the countrys deepening economic crisis, fuel shortages and soaring inflation.

Moroccos government promised major improvements to healthcare, education and youth participation in politics on Sunday, in a direct response to a wave of Gen Zdriven protests sparked by public anger over inequality and corruption. The pledges mark the first concrete reforms since the demonstrations erupted last month.

The Israeli military said Sunday it had resumed enforcing a ceasefire in Gaza after carrying out dozens of strikes on Hamas targets earlier in the day after accusing the group of targeting its troops. Hamas denied the accusations, with one official accusing Israel of fabricating "pretexts" to resume the war.

A raid on France's top museum that saw thieves flee with royal jewels has raised awkward questions about how well the country's priceless cultural heritage is being protected.

Thieves on Sunday morning reportedly stolenine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress, which were displayed at Galerie dApollon at the celebrated Louvre museum in Paris.Heres a look at some other famous heists worldwide.

Major chipmaker Nexperia is being torn apart by a tug-of-war between China and the Netherlands, sparking concerns from the global automotive industry.