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Nice attack shows terrorism in all its glorified and brutal simplicity

The Nice attacks shows once again how the Islamic State and other global jihad groups have come to rely less on elaborate terror strikes.

McLaren's Jenson Button, wife Jessica gassed in sleep as burglars rob their holiday home

British Formula One driver Jenson Button and his wife Jessica were burgled while on holiday on the French Riviera, with thieves making off with her engagement ring, a spokesman said Thursday.

Cannes: $53 million stolen in Europe's biggest jewelry heist

A staggering 40 million euro ($53 million) worth of diamonds and other jewels was stolen on Sunday from the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, in one of Europe's biggest jewelry heists in recent years, police said.