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A devastating avalanche struck Cima Vertana in the Ortler Alps, Italy, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of five German climbers, including a 17-year-old girl and her father. The incident occurred around 16:00 local time when the climbers, divided into separate groups, were ascending the 3,545-meter peak. According to Italy’s Alpine rescue service, Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico, a group of three individuals was completely engulfed by the avalanche and perished. The father and daughter were also swept away, and their bodies were recovered on Sunday. Two other climbers from a separate group survived and raised the alarm, initiating the rescue operation. Olaf Reinstadler, a spokesperson for the Sulden Mountain Rescue Service, suggested that recent snow drifts that failed to bond with the underlying ice might have triggered the avalanche. He noted that while climbing tours are popular and the weather conditions were favorable, the climbers’ late afternoon ascent raised concerns, as the descent would have extended into nightfall. Rescue efforts were initially hampered by fog and low visibility, preventing helicopters from taking off at dawn. However, once conditions improved, rescuers and avalanche dog units were airlifted to 2,600 meters before proceeding on foot. By late morning, the bodies of the missing father and daughter were located. The incident underscores the inherent risks of mountaineering, even under seemingly favorable conditions.

In a dramatic development in the Louvre jewel heist case, four suspects have been handed preliminary charges and detained, with three believed to be directly involved in the brazen theft of crown jewels valued at $102 million. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau highlighted the apparent ‘closeness’ of the suspects, noting that two had previously been convicted in a similar theft case in 2015. All suspects reside in the northern suburbs of Paris. The stolen jewelry remains unrecovered, and authorities are actively searching for the fourth member of the so-called ‘commando’ team, as well as the mastermind behind the crime. French law prohibits the disclosure of detailed information about ongoing investigations, ensuring the integrity of police work. Among the suspects is a 34-year-old Algerian national arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to flee to Algeria. His DNA matched a scooter used in the getaway. Another suspect, a 39-year-old man, was arrested at his home in Aubervilliers, with his DNA found on the glass cases and items left behind at the crime scene. A 37-year-old man, believed to be the third team member, was arrested ten days after the heist. His DNA was discovered inside a lift truck used in the operation. Additionally, a 38-year-old woman, the partner of the 37-year-old suspect, faces charges of complicity. All suspects have provided minimal statements, with some partially admitting their involvement.

In a shocking revelation, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau disclosed that the recent €88 million jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum was orchestrated by local petty criminals rather than seasoned organised crime syndicates. Speaking to franceinfo radio, Beccuau emphasised that the four individuals arrested—three men and a woman—were residents of Seine-Saint-Denis, a deprived area north of Paris. Among the stolen items were the Marie-Louise necklace, a pair of earrings, and a tiara once worn by Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III. The suspects, who arrived at the museum just after opening hours, used a stolen mechanical lift to access the Galerie d’Apollon via a balcony. Armed with a disc cutter, they swiftly broke into display cases, making off with the jewels in just four minutes. Although one crown was dropped during the escape, the remaining seven items remain missing, with fears they may have been smuggled abroad. In response, the Louvre has heightened security and relocated some of its most valuable pieces to the Bank of France.