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Good morning and welcome to the Sunday edition of Morning Wire, where we give you the weekend rundown to get ready for the week ahead. Today, thieves stole jewelry from the Louvre museum in a seven-minute raid, a military showcase Saturday fired live shells over a major California highway that drew objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom and London police are investigating whether Prince Andrew enlisted his bodyguard to dig up dirt on accuser Virginia Giuffre.

But first, tens of thousands of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations. 

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Crowds gather to listen to Sen. Bernie Sanders during a "No Kings" protest on Saturday in Washington D.C. (AP Photo/Allison Robert)

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. It was the third mass mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House and came against the backdrop of a government shutdown that not only has closed federal programs and services but is testing the core balance of power, as it confronts Congress and the courts in ways that protest organizers warn are a slide toward authoritarianism. Read more.

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Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, watch a demonstration by Marines during activities to mark the upcoming Marine Corps' 250th anniversary on Saturday on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, California. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull)

Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California’s Newsom

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended Saturday by Vice President JD Vance drew strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a portion of the busy interstate. Read more. 

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with jewels of “inestimable value,” France’s interior minister said. The world’s most visited museum closed for the day as police sealed gates and ushered visitors out during the investigation. Read more. 

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A selection of British national newspapers showing the front pages and their reactions to Prince Andrew announcing that he will relinquish his Duke of York title and the Order of the Garter, amid ongoing problems in his personal life, in London on Saturday. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

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Royal scandal: Police looking into whether Prince Andrew enlisted officer to dig up dirt on accuser Giuffre

Santos released: Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

Immigration: Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says

Chat controversy: New York Republicans suspend Young Republicans group after release of offensive group chat

Social media: White House joins Bluesky and immediately trolls Trump opponents

Israel-Hamas war: Israel strikes southern Gaza in test of ceasefire

Fighting subsides: Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting

Student press: Indiana University fires student newspaper adviser who refused to block news stories

Monterey Bay Aquarium: A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

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'No Kings' around the globe: Hundreds join anti-Trump protests in Paris and Spain

Government shutdown: Kamala Harris says Republicans are responsible for government shutdown

Festival of lights: Lights lit across India to mark Diwali

Snapshots on display: Google Street View images become stars of new exhibition

Ancient wonders: Met Unveils ‘Divine Egypt,’ exploring how ancient Egyptians solved life’s mysteries through gods