Louvre hikes ticket price by 45% for most non-EU tourists in revenue push

The Louvre Museum in Paris announced a 45% increase in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, raising the cost to $37. This decision aims to generate up to $23 million in additional revenue to fund structural improvements following a recent theft of valuable items from the museum.

Venezuela has banned six international airlines, including Iberia, Tap, Avianca, Latam, Gol, and Turkish Airlines, accusing them of participating in 'state terrorism' after they suspended flights to the country following a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regarding safety concerns.

Grammy-nominated poet aja monet discusses her new collection 'Florida Water' in an interview in Paris, addressing the impact of political turmoil on art and the ongoing culture wars in America, including book bans and arts funding attacks. She emphasizes poetry's role in resistance, healing, and community, while reflecting on themes of heartbreak, activism for Palestine, and the loneliness affecting today's generation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is prepared for serious peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting that a draft plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could serve as a foundation for a potential agreement. This statement reflects a shift in tone from previous positions, indicating a willingness to engage in negotiations.

The appeals trial concerning the 2009 Rio-Paris crash is concluding in Paris, where Air France and Airbus are facing final arguments. Families of the 228 victims are seeking justice and closure, hoping that the trial will prevent future aviation disasters.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has faced backlash after suggesting military intervention if Taiwan is attacked, prompting a denial from former President Trump regarding advice to temper her comments to avoid provoking China.

The United States and Venezuela are on the brink of conflict, with escalating tensions attributed to the Trump administration's intensified campaign against President Nicolás Maduro, framed as a war on drugs but potentially serving broader geopolitical interests against China.

An eight-week trial in Paris is nearing its conclusion regarding the 2009 Air France crash that resulted in the deaths of all 228 individuals on board. Prosecutors are urging the appeals court to overturn a previous ruling that exonerated Air France and Airbus of corporate manslaughter, citing pilot errors related to sensor icing as a critical factor in the crash of the A330 into the Atlantic during a tropical storm.