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Louvre Museum in Paris Closes Due to Protests
What happened
The Louvre Museum in Paris closed after protesters blocked access to the building. The closure came during a period of widespread demonstrations and unrest across France that resulted in approximately 2,400 arrests. Multiple museums and tourist sites in Paris were affected by the protests.
Side by side
The Guardian focuses on President Macron's refusal to accept his interior minister's resignation and frames the demonstrations as part of a "student movement." The New York Times emphasizes Art Basel Paris continuing to draw collectors "despite" the protests.
- GUMacron refuses minister’s resignation after huge protests rock France – Europe liveThe Guardian · Left
- NYTArt Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite ProtestsThe New York Times · Lean Left
- APProtesters block access to Paris’ Louvre Museum in support of the student movementAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
Bloomberg leads with police banning protests in certain Paris areas and notes the measures were taken "citing the risk of violence." Newsweek describes "ongoing demonstrations" without characterizing the protesters or their ideology.
- BLMParis Police Ban Protests in Some High-Profile Areas on ThursdayBloomberg · Center
- NWParis Protesters Block Off Louvre MuseumNewsweek · Center
Right-leaning outlets emphasize anticipated and actual violence, with Breitbart and New York Post leading with museums closing "in anticipation of violence" and "fears of violent Saturday protests." Fox News and The Daily Wire describe "violent protests" and "violent riots," with New York Post and Daily Wire specifically labeling participants as "radical-left rioters" and "agitators."
- BRTParis Louvre Museum and Others to Close on Saturday in Anticipation of ViolenceBreitbart News · Right
- NYPParis to shut down the Louvre, other tourist attractions over fears of violent Saturday protestsNew York Post · Right
- NYPIconic Paris tourist destination shuts visitors out after radical-left rioters barricade entranceNew York Post · Right
- FOXTop tourist destination in the world shuts down amid violent protestsFox News Digital · Right
- DWAgitators Shut Down The Louvre As Riots Rock ParisThe Daily Wire · Right
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