Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, October 29)
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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, October 29)

Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Wednesday, October 29. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.07:37Holly MorganWelsh business closes after double family tragedyA Welsh dairy, which has been a pillar of the community for over 70 years, has officially shut its doors, bringing an end to a remarkable family legacy that spanned four generations. Read...
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Louvre heist breakthrough as Paris prosecutor make major announcement
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Louvre heist breakthrough as Paris prosecutor make major announcement

Paris prosecutor announces five new arrests in investigation into Louvre crown jewel heist. The five were detained late on Wednesday night in Paris, Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio. She did not release their identities or other details. Two suspects arrested earlier were given preliminary charges Wednesday and partially admitted their responsibility, according to the prosecutor. The heist, which took place on October 18, saw more than £76 million worth of jewellery stolen in broad daylight including the French crown jewels, according to prosecutors. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau did not release the identities of the five arrested (Image: Getty)Four thieves arrived with a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift, or a cherry picker, to gain access to the Gallery of Apollo. An emerald necklace and earrings, two crowns, two brooches, a sapphire necklace and a single earring were stolen which saw...
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BREAKING NEWS: Trump blasts Tinubu, calls Nigeria “disgraced country”, threatens to invade Nigeria with US troops

President Donald Trump of the Untied States of America, USA, has threatened military action in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’. Trump had, on Friday, said that Christians in Nigeria are facing an “existential threat,” calling on American lawmakers to investigate “mass slaughter”. In fact, named Nigeria a “country of particular concern” – a State Department designation for nations “engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.” Reacting, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the description of Nigeria as a nation hostile to religious freedom, insisting that the country remains committed to protecting the rights of citizens of all faiths. Tinubu said: “Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it.” Trump’s threat Making the threat on Saturday, Trump threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with...
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