Paris: French authorities have made a major breakthrough in the audacious jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, arresting two men in their 30s in connection with the $102-million robbery that stunned the world. The arrests mark the first tangible progress in recovering the priceless royal jewels stolen in a daylight raid last Sunday.

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One suspect was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport on Saturday evening, reportedly attempting to flee France. The second suspect was arrested later that evening in Seine-Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris. Both men are now in custody as authorities continue interrogations. Prosecutors have confirmed the arrests but have withheld further personal details, including names, citing the ongoing nature of the investig

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