Global Headlines: Strikes, Sanctions, and Shocking Crimes

The Louvre museum's strike over pay continues amid infrastructure issues and a major heist. Italy struggles to legally use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Delhi enforces pollution control measures. Britain intensifies action against antisemitic protests. Trump orders a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers. Filmmaker Rob Reiner's son charged with his parents' murder.

France's renowned Louvre museum remained partially shut on Wednesday as staff debated extending their strike regarding insufficient pay and working conditions. Coinciding with recent infrastructure failures and October's jewel heist, the situation spotlights significant security concerns at the historic site.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni admitted to parliament the difficulties in using Russian assets to aid Ukraine, prior to a pivotal EU summit. Meloni stressed the importance of legal precision to avoid future liabilities when holding Moscow financially accountable for its Ukraine aggression.

In New Delhi, authorities launched strict anti-pollution measures by regulating non-compliant vehicles and office attendance. With the air quality index reaching severe levels and visibility affecting transportation, the Indian capital grapples with heightened environmental distress.

(With inputs from agencies.)