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French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte hosted U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles ahead of a state dinner, in a bid to bolster transatlantic ties amid tensions over tariffs, Ukraine and Iran; Trump praised Versailles as the “real deal” and framed the visit within the G7 diplomacy, with Versailles again serving as a symbolic stage for diplomatic outreach.
The Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace in Paris were evacuated after receiving bomb threats, as France remains on high alert following a fatal school stabbing by a suspected Islamic extremist. The Louvre was searched, but no bomb was found, and it will reopen as usual. The former royal palace at Versailles also received bomb threats and was evacuated. Additionally, a major Paris train station, Gare de Lyon, was being evacuated due to a possible explosive. The French government has deployed 7,000 troops to increase security, and counterterrorism authorities are investigating the school attack.
France has deployed 7,000 troops and increased security measures after bomb threats were made against the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace, leading to evacuations. The threats came a day after a teacher was stabbed to death by a suspected Islamist terrorist in Arras. The attacker, who shouted "Allahu akbar" during the attack, was a former student at the school. French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the attack as an act of "Islamist terror" and ordered the deployment of troops throughout the country. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but French intelligence suggests a possible link to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace in France were evacuated after receiving bomb threats, as the country remains on high alert following a fatal school stabbing by a suspected Islamic extremist. The Louvre was searched but no bomb was found, and it will reopen as usual. The former royal palace at Versailles also received bomb threats and was evacuated. Additionally, a major Paris train station, Gare de Lyon, was evacuated due to a possible explosive. The French government has deployed 7,000 troops to increase security, and counterterrorism authorities are investigating the school attack.
The Palace of Versailles in France is celebrating its 400th anniversary by hosting a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The visit includes a grand dinner in the Hall of Mirrors, echoing Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 1972. The palace has opened a new gallery showcasing its history, from its humble beginnings as a hunting lodge to its role in diplomatic events. The gallery features over 120 works and offers visitors a better understanding of the palace's complex history. The visit highlights the palace's continuous story and its ability to attract visitors from around the world.