We start the day's other headlines in Paris.

The Louvre remained closed today as investigators hunt for those responsible for yesterday's daylight heist of some of that nation's most precious jewels.

Officials say the daring break-in lasted less than eight minutes and in the hours since the museum has faced sharp criticism over its security.

Sam Holder of Independent Television News reports from the scene in Paris.

It's the world's most visited museum, but for now, the crowds are outside the Louvre.

The star attraction, a boarded-up window, the heart of a heist so audacious it could be from a blockbuster.

On Sunday morning, when the museum was open and filled with visitors, the calls began to evacuate.

Most unaware that a heist of historic proportions was underway, thieves smashing through two display cabinets to snatch priceless royal jewels.

Amongst the stolen hall, this emerald necklace worn by Napoleon Bonaparte's wife,

this tiara resplendent with pearls and this brooch dripping in diamonds.

In total, eight items are missing.

Well, it's like the stealing of the crown jewels.

It's the kings, the queens of France wore these things. Paris is a bit in shock. The robbery began at

9.30 a.m. The target, the gallery of Apollo. The four thieves used a van with a mechanical

ladder to reach the window. Two cut through the glass with a disc cutter and entered. The theft unfolded just 250 metres from the Mona Lisa. They'd have done a reconnaissance. They'd have known the height, the distance. They'd have rehearsed using that equipment somewhere else. That may well give a lead to the police.

The apparent security failings have led to a furious response in France.

I know that it's impossible to completely secure all locations, but what is certain is that we have failed,

since it is possible to set up a hoist in the middle of a parish street,

lift people up in a matter of minutes to steal priceless jewellery and give France a terrible image.

Only one piece has been found. The thieves dropped this crown during their escape, which

alone features more than a thousand diamonds. The pieces may be priceless, but the stones

can fetch millions. The most likely scenario now is the group that broke in through that window

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