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Brigitte Bardot, the 91-year-old former French film icon and long-time animal rights activist, has reassured her followers that she is recovering and that there is no cause for alarm about her health. Her foundation issued a statement clarifying her condition after media reports suggested she had been hospitalised again in Toulon last month, following an earlier stay in October for what her office had described as minor surgery.

In the statement, Bardot expressed frustration over the spread of false information and asked the public to respect her privacy while she continues healing. She also shared a heartfelt message to those genuinely concerned about her wellbeing, saying, “I send my love to you all,” emphasising gratitude for the support she has received during this period.

Bardot rose to global fame in the 1950s and 60s with iconic roles in films such as And God Created Woman and later expanded her artistic career into music. She left acting in the 1970s, settling in Saint-Tropez, where she devoted herself fully to animal welfare through her foundation, becoming a prominent and outspoken advocate for the cause.

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France’s Louvre Museum has closed its Campana Gallery after a structural assessment revealed severe weaknesses in beams supporting the Sully wing. The gallery, which showcases Greek vases and includes office spaces, dates back to the 1930s and was shut less than a month after a high-profile daylight heist exposed security vulnerabilities at the world-famous museum.

According to the Louvre, the technical report made it necessary to immediately close the first-floor gallery and relocate 65 staff members working above it. Union representatives said employees had long raised concerns over the ageing building, but were surprised by the extent of deterioration now confirmed.

The closure comes as the museum faces scrutiny over its management practices. A recent auditor’s report criticised the prioritisation of art acquisitions and post-pandemic projects over infrastructure and security upgrades. The investigation into last month’s $102 million jewel theft—carried out using a lift, broken windows, and motorbike escape—remains ongoing. The Louvre, originally a royal palace built in the 12th century, continues to grapple with balancing heritage preservation and modern safety demands.

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